New 60 Minutes September 13 Episode To Feature An Iran War Rescue Mission, Presidential Pardons & More
According to CBS, they are officially scheduled to finally air the very first, new premiere episode of 60 Minutes’ new season 59 tonight, September 13, 2026, and it will feature segments about a rescue mission that took place during the recent Iran war, presidential pardons and more.
According to CBS’ official press release information for this episode, it will feature a total of three brand new segments. The first segment is titled, “SHOT DOWN OVER IRAN.” It will take a look at a U.S. fighter jet that was shot down during the Iran war, and about how the Air Force and American special forces crews teamed up to go pull off a very dangerous rescue mission to save the two pilots of that shotdown plane.
The 60 Minutes team will talk with one of the men who was rescued. He will explain very interesting details about what he went through while waiting to be rescued. Correspondent Norah O’Donnell handled the reporting duties for this segment. Keith Sharman produced it.
The second new segment is titled, “THE PARDON ECONOMY.” It will take a look back at presidential pardons that have taken place throughout the centuries and the controversies that it has caused, especially in regards to all the ones that president Trump has issued.
The 60 minutes crew will investigate how a new pardon economy has actually emerged in recent years with lawyers and lobbyists. Lesley Stahl took over the reporting duties for this segment. Shachar Bar-On and Michael Kaplan produced it.
The 3rd and final new segment for this episode is titled, “BATTERING RAM.” It will take a look at the preseason practice sessions that the Los Angeles Rams undergo. There will be interviews with the team’s head coach, general manager and the MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford. Correspondent Jon Wertheim handled the reporting duties for this segment. Aaron Weisz and Ian Flickinger handled the production of it.
Again, CBS’ press release has confirmed that they are scheduled to air this new, premiere episode 1 of 60 Minutes’ new season 59 tonight, September 13, 2026 in the 6:30 pm central standard time slot, or after LIVE coverage of an NFL football game. Whichever comes first.
That is a wrap for this latest, “60 Minutes” TV show, preview report, but definitely stay tuned for more.
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