Seasons & episodes

S35 · E109-30-2012 2012-09-30

An interview with Elizabeth Banks; a report on smart phones. Also: Bob Schieffer discusses the importance of presidential debates.

S35 · E210-07-2012 2012-10-07

Pete Townshend. Also: a visit to Winslow Homer's restored studio in Maine; a report on lobbyists in Washington, D.C.; a reunion of players from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

S35 · E310-14-2012 2012-10-14

Sharon Osbourne; author Patricia Cornwell; Bob, Chris and Abby Elliott. Also: a look back at the Cuban Missile Crisis.

S35 · E410-21-2012 2012-10-21

Paul Williams; divorce attorney Raoul Felder. Also: a report on the rise of plagiarism; an explanation of how the Electoral College works.

S35 · E510-28-2012 2012-10-28

Bill Clinton; Norah Jones; Christopher Walken. Also: a report on superstitions; a look behind the scenes of Mad magazine.

S35 · E611-04-2012 2012-11-04

Jack Black; Rep. Steven LaTourette (R-Ohio). Also: an examination of political polls and their accuracy; a report on the efforts of the Metropolitan Opera to bring opera to the masses via movie theaters.

S35 · E711-11-2012 2012-11-11

Sally Field; Zac Brown; photographer Stephen Wilkes. Also: a report on climate change and what causes it.

S35 · E811-18-2012 2012-11-18

A food-theme episode includes a trip to New Orleans with John Goodman to sample the city's many dining options. Also: the history of gin; food expiration dates; gourmet pet food; the geometry of pasta; a 72-ounce steak.

S35 · E911-25-2012 2012-11-25

Kid Rock; Richard Gere; professional pencil sharpener David Rees. Also: a report on whether department stores are retail relics of the past or the foundation of future shopping.

S35 · E1012-02-2012 2012-12-02

Alan Cumming; Ben Affleck. Also: a report on genetic testing that allows people to learn years in advance whether they will develop cancer or other serious illnesses; an examination of Thomas Jefferson's so-called secret life.

S35 · E1112-09-2012 2012-12-09