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09-30-2012
Episode number: 1
Overview: An interview with Elizabeth Banks; a report on smart phones. Also: Bob Schieffer discusses the importance of presidential debates.
10-07-2012
Episode number: 2
Overview: 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.
10-14-2012
Episode number: 3
Overview: Sharon Osbourne; author Patricia Cornwell; Bob, Chris and Abby Elliott. Also: a look back at the Cuban Missile Crisis.
10-21-2012
Episode number: 4
Overview: Paul Williams; divorce attorney Raoul Felder. Also: a report on the rise of plagiarism; an explanation of how the Electoral College works.
10-28-2012
Episode number: 5
Overview: Bill Clinton; Norah Jones; Christopher Walken. Also: a report on superstitions; a look behind the scenes of Mad magazine.
11-04-2012
Episode number: 6
Overview: 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.
11-11-2012
Episode number: 7
Overview: Sally Field; Zac Brown; photographer Stephen Wilkes. Also: a report on climate change and what causes it.
11-18-2012
Episode number: 8
Overview: 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.
11-25-2012
Episode number: 9
Overview: 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.
12-02-2012
Episode number: 10
Overview: 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.
12-09-2012
Episode number: 11
12-16-2012
Episode number: 12
12-23-2012
Episode number: 13
12-30-2012
Episode number: 14
01-06-2013
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01-13-2013
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01-20-2013
Episode number: 17
01-27-2013
Episode number: 18
02-03-2013
Episode number: 19
02-10-2013
Episode number: 20
02-17-2013
Episode number: 21
02-24-2013
Episode number: 22