Episodes
1. Wanted: Dead or Alive/The Closer!/O'Reilly
September 26, 2004
"Wanted: Dead or Alive" profiles Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi the Iraqi terrorist behind a number of gruesome attacks on Westerners. "The Closer!" examines a telemarketing scam in Canada that preyed on the elderly. "O'Reilly" interviews the controversial Fox News host. "Andy Rooney" urges stupid Americans not to vote.
2. Echo Boomers/Tales from the Crypt/Bill Parcells
October 3, 2004
"Echo Boomer" discusses the children of the baby boomers and how marketers are trying to define their attitudes and tastes. "Tales from the Crypt" examines an archaeological investigation into the remains of the Medici family. "Bill Parcells" interviews the NFL coach. "Andy Rooney" talks about repairing the reputation of CBS News.
3. The Killing in Sudan/Staying at Home/Queen Latifah
October 10, 2004
"The Killing in Sudan" goes to Sudan to examine the genocide, mass murder, and refugee crisis in the Darfur region. "Staying at Home" interviews women who succeeded in the workplace, but then chose to return home to raise children. "Queen Latifah" profiles the singer and actress. "Andy Rooney" talks about presidential-style debates.
4. A Deal with the Devil/Top 10%/Ray Charles
October 17, 2004
"A Deal with the Devil" looks at how a plea bargain made 20 years ago may let a serial killer out of jail. "Top 10%" examines how some consider unfair a Texas law that automatically gives high school students in the top 10 percent of their class admission to college. "Ray Charles" profiles the life of the legendary musician and rebroadcasts an interview with him. "Andy Rooney" talks about what happens to a car that is traded in.
5. The Murder of Emmett Till/Jon Stewart
October 24, 2004
"The Murder of Emmett Till" examines a 1955 Mississippi case where a 14-year-old black boy was tortured and murdered for whistling at a white woman. "Jon Stewart" profiles the popular comedian and Comedy Central host. "Andy Rooney" talks about how the United States spends more on equipment and not enough on soldiers.
Guest Stars:
Steve Kroft, Mike Wallace, Ed Bradley, Andrew Rooney, Wheeler Parker
12. Who Killed Carolyn Muncey?/A Feisty Farewell/Cinderella Story
December 12, 2004
"Who Killed Carolyn Muncey?" investigates a murder where one man awaits death for a crime that many believe the husband was responsible for. "A Feisty Farewell" interviews Senator Fritz Hollings on the eve of his retirement. "Cinderella Story" interviews Russian opera diva Anna Netrebko. "Andy Rooney" talks about being a major network anchor.
Guest Stars:
Fritz Hollings
21. Rape in the Ranks/Cirque Du Soleil/Chris Rock
February 20, 2005
"Rape in the Ranks" examines how a former lieutenant who was treated like a criminal after she reported that she was raped. "Cirque Du Soleil" looks at the famous circus that is one of the biggest draws in Las Vegas. "Chris Rock" interviews the comedian who will host the Oscars. "Andy Rooney" talks about the overabundance of advertising in America.
Guest Stars:
Andrew Rooney, Chris Rock, Loretta Sanchez
