About this season
60 Minutes, an Australian version of the U.S. television newsmagazine 60 Minutes, airs on Sunday nights on the Nine Network and is presented in much the same way as the American program on which it is based. The New Zealand version of the show has also featured segments of the Australian version. Gerald Stone, the founding executive producer, was given the job by Kerry Packer and was told: "I don't give a f... what it takes. Just do it and get it right." After the first episode was broadcast on 11 February 1979, Packer was less than impressed, telling Stone: "You've blown it, son. You better fix it fast." Over the years, Stone's award winning 60 Minutes revolutionised Australian current affairs reporting and enhanced the careers of Ray Martin, Ian Leslie, George Negus, and later Jana Wendt. Since it was first broadcast, 60 Minutes has won five Silver Logies, one Special Achievement Logie, and received nominations for a further six Logie awards.
Episodes (50)
1. Fire fight, Windsors and Losers
Aired 9 February 2020
Tara Brown finds out what Australia can do to prevent a repeat of this summer's deadly bushfires. Plus, the latest from Buckingham palace on Harry and Meghan's daring escape.
2. Sarah Ristevski: The untold story
Aired 16 February 2020
Borce Ristevski killed his wife of 27 years, Karen, in a crime that shocked many Australians. On 60 MINUTES their only child Sarah breaks her silence.
3. Crown unmasked, The Weinstein trial
Aired 23 February 2020
A 60 MINUTES special investigation: Why Australia's largest casino business continues to gamble with its future?
4. The Principal’s Principle, Know My Name
Aired 1 March 2020
The parents who waged a vicious four-year war against the school principal, refusing to surrender, even though they've lost everything.
5. World of Pain, Dolly’s Secret, Home of Horror
Aired 8 March 2020
Liam Bartlett investigates the world of pain caused by the coronavirus, where it started and how it might be beaten.
6. Coronavirus: World of pain (Update), What would you do?, Dirty Dealing
Aired 15 March 2020
How far would you go to protect your family? Ben Batterham was charged with murder after a home invader he chased down, died.
7. Coronavirus: Brave New World
Aired 22 March 2020
60 MINUTES' special COVID-19 coverage continues. As the entire world confronts defining moments, what can Australians do to lessen the health and economic impacts of Coronavirus?
8. Coronavirus Crisis: Together, Apart
Aired 29 March 2020
60 MINUTES’ special coverage of the Coronavirus crisis continues with a special live edition of the program.
9. Coronavirus: Global crisis
Aired 5 April 2020
Continuing coverage of the Coronavirus crisis in a special, live edition of 60 MINUTES. Why so many Australian passengers are dying on the ships of shame carrying COVID-19.
10. Deep impact, Man of conviction
Aired 12 April 2020
Liz Hayes, Tara Brown, Tom Steinfort, Liam Bartlett and Sarah Abo investigate, analyse and uncover the issues affecting all Australians.
11. Time's up, Made in China, The Vaccine wars
Aired 19 April 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Released from a Colombian jail, Cocaine Cassie tells 60 MINUTES what really happened.
12. Intensive Caring, Who’s W.H.O?, End of Trade, Child’s Play
Aired 26 April 2020
For the first time, inside the most dangerous places in Australia, the COVID-19 ICUs; plus, has the World Health Organisation failed in protecting us from coronavirus.
13. Trading Blows, Sea Sick, On The Right Track, The Cost of Living, Bianca
Aired 3 May 2020
Trading blows! Why China is furious with Australia; The unsung heroes whose detective work flattened the COVID-19 curve; Plus, inspiring news for Tourette's girl, Bianca.
14. The Price of Freedom, Way Out There
Aired 10 May 2020
Liz Hayes, Tara Brown, Tom Steinfort, Liam Bartlett and Sarah Abo investigate, analyse and uncover the issues affecting all Australians.
15. Escape from the Palace, Shot in the dark, She’ll be Wright
Aired 17 May 2020
Royal scandal: The costly and dangerous divorce that might actually be good news for three runaway princesses; Will the world ever discover a vaccine for COVID-19?
16. Shock Waves, Help
Aired 24 May 2020
The loudest voices in the country – how breakfast radio stars Kyle and Jackie O turned 20 years of shock and awe into a $100 million business.
17. Love and other catastrophes
Aired 31 May 2020
From love match to screaming match. On 60 MINUTES the explosive tit-for-tat allegations that doomed the footy star & lingerie model's dreams of 'happily-ever-after' lives.
18. Mad as hell, Jesse Jackson, Poisoned
Aired 7 June 2020
Suspicious minds with extreme ideas. Why so many people are listening to COVID-19 conspiracy theories; Is there a peacemaker able to stop the violence in the U.S?
19. The faceless man
Aired 14 June 2020
A major year-long investigation by 60 MINUTES and The Age newspaper reveals serious misconduct in high office. Nick McKenzie is the reporter.
20. King Hit, Top Secrets
Aired 21 June 2020
Exposed! Australia's most notorious conman Peter Foster, busted red-handed over his most evil act yet.
21. Foreign interference, Madeleine, Dusty's war
Aired 28 June 2020
What really happened to Madeleine McCann? Liz Hayes investigates the prime suspect in the little girl's abduction & the shocking new evidence against him.
22. Right hand woman, Money for nothing
Aired 5 July 2020
Caught! Rich socialite, Ghislaine Maxwell, the suspected wicked accomplice of teenage sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein arrested and now facing justice.
23. Super splurge, R.I.P Hong Kong, Wrongs and rights
Aired 12 July 2020
The lockdown superannuation splurge, fast money now but an enormous cost for our future; Will Beijing's interference in Hong Kong kill the great city?
24. Enemy of the state, Fire and ice
Aired 19 July 2020
Enemy of the state. Bashed and threatened, the Aussie student who has enraged Beijing. So why has he been abandoned by his own university?
25. Mary Trump, What now?, Enemy of the state: Update
Aired 26 July 2020
The ultimate insider: Dr Mary Trump is not only the US President's niece, she's also a clinical psychologist. She knows her Uncle Donald's secrets and wants to share them.
26. Security Breach, ’Til Depp Do Us Part, Order of the Court
Aired 2 August 2020
Five-star stuff up. What really went on in Melbourne's quarantine hotels & how Coronavirus managed to escape back into the community.
27. The Experiment, Buyer Beware
Aired 9 August 2020
Is this the cruellest experiment ever conducted? Identical twins and triplets, separated at birth so a psychiatrist could study what happened as they grew up alone.
28. The Red Zone, Confessions of a Cop
Aired 16 August 2020
60 MINUTES cameras are given unparalleled access inside Melbourne's Red Zone, the dangerous frontline in the ongoing battle to beat COVID-19.
29. Party Games, The Good Doctor, Despicable Him
Aired 23 August 2020
A major investigation by Nick McKenzie will set alarm bells ringing through the corridors of power in Canberra; & Tara Brown's exclusive interview with Dr Anthony Fauci.
30. Deep blues, Living hell, Katy’s smile
Aired 30 August 2020
Liz Hayes, Tara Brown, Tom Steinfort, Liam Bartlett and Sarah Abo investigate the issues affecting Australians.
31. Innocence Ignored
Aired 6 September 2020
Accused of monstrous crimes, a law-abiding family is arrested and locked up. There's only one problem – there's not a shred of credible evidence to support the police case.
32. The Greatest Loss
Aired 13 September 2020
On 60 MINUTES, the medical stuff-ups killing our loved ones. It's the most important, and personal story of Liz Hayes' career but one she never wanted to tell.
33. Lady and the Trumps, The Long Haul, Urban Legend
Aired 20 September 2020
A best friend turned vocal enemy tells all about the U.S. First Lady, Melania Trump; Why surviving COVID-19 is just the beginning of the battle for sufferers.
34. The Bogeyman, Angel Babies
Aired 27 September 2020
For the first time, a brave woman tells of her incredible escape from the Claremont serial killer, as Liam Bartlett investigates why police couldn't catch the monster sooner.
35. No 2nd Prize, The Big Smoke
Aired 4 October 2020
Inside the bitter U.S. Presidential race, with Donald Trump and Joe Biden battling to outdo each other with insults and scandals.
36. Anti-Social Media, Game of Thrones
Aired 11 October 2020
The real reason vicious trolls are allowed to thrive on the internet – they're money-making machines for greedy tech-giants; plus, a royal scandal like no other.
37. Operation Atlantis, The Last Laugh
Aired 18 October 2020
Tax cheats beware: Investigative reporter Nick McKenzie reveals details of the worldwide hunt for millions of dollars stashed away by Australian tax evaders.
38. The White Island Disaster, The Labradorables
Aired 1 November 2020
Australian survivors explain the catastrophic moment the White Island volcano erupted and question why more lives couldn't be saved; and, meet the Labradorables.
39. Biden His Time, The King and Thai, Bananarama
Aired 8 November 2020
The wild life of the outrageously wealthy King of Thailand. He prefers crop tops to crowns so is it any wonder his subjects are disgusted; More turmoil at the White House.
40. The Final Battle, AC/DC
Aired 15 November 2020
41. Terminal Hell, A Few Bad Men, McMaster Class, Game of Thrones
Aired 22 November 2020
An Australian woman tells of her nightmare assault by officials at Qatar's international airport; Special Forces shame – soldiers accused of shocking war crime.
42. 20/20 Hindsight
Aired 29 November 2020
A special edition of 60 MINUTES recognises the sacrifices and applauds the efforts we've all made to combat the Coronavirus pandemic.
43. Law unto Themselves, Sick and Tired
Aired 6 December 2020
Police shame: Cops who turn violent, attacking their families when they go home, while their colleagues look the other way; plus, hospitals without doctors – the deadly embarrassment of our ailing rural health system. Will it ever be fixed?
44. Time's up, Child's play
Aired 13 December 2020
Released from a Colombian jail, Cocaine Cassie tells 60 MINUTES what really happened; Plus, turning 'cute' into cash, meet social media's influential mini-moguls.
45. Love and other catastrophes
Aired 20 December 2020
From love match to screaming match. On 60 MINUTES the explosive tit-for-tat allegations that doomed the footy star & lingerie model's dreams of 'happily-ever-after' lives. For the first time, both sides of this twisted tale have their say.
46. Escape from the Palace, The Last laugh
Aired 27 December 2020
Royal scandal: The costly and dangerous divorce that might actually be good news for three runaway princesses; plus, is Basil Fawlty the greatest comedy creation ever? Or the most offensive?
47. Sarah Ristevski
Aired 3 January 2021
Borce Ristevski killed his wife of 27 years, Karen, in a crime that shocked many Australians. On 60 MINUTES their only child Sarah talks about the loss of her beautiful mother and explains why she still loves her father.
48. The Experiment, She’ll be Wright, Urban legend
Aired 10 January 2021
Cruelty beyond belief: Identical twins and triplets separated at birth so a psychiatrist could study what happened as they grew up alone; how surfer Tyler Wright survived a devastating wipeout on land; & beating lockdown with Keith Urban.
49. Innocence Ignored
Aired 17 January 2021
Accused of monstrous crimes, a law-abiding family is arrested and locked up. There's only one problem – there's not a shred of credible evidence to support the police case. Tara Brown investigates an extraordinary miscarriage of justice.
50. What Would You Do? The Big Smoke, Dolly’s Secret
Aired 24 January 2021
How far would you go to protect your family? Ben Batterham was charged with murder after a home invader he chased down, died; Why the smoke from the catastrophic bushfires was worse than the flames; & the always charming Dolly Parton.