E1 - 09-30-2012
!Sep 30, 2012
An interview with Elizabeth Banks; a report on smart phones. Also: Bob Schieffer discusses the importance of presidential debates.
E2 - 10-07-2012
!Oct 7, 2012
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.
E3 - 10-14-2012
!Oct 14, 2012
Sharon Osbourne; author Patricia Cornwell; Bob, Chris and Abby Elliott. Also: a look back at the Cuban Missile Crisis.
E4 - 10-21-2012
!Oct 21, 2012
Paul Williams; divorce attorney Raoul Felder. Also: a report on the rise of plagiarism; an explanation of how the Electoral College works.
E5 - 10-28-2012
!Oct 28, 2012
Bill Clinton; Norah Jones; Christopher Walken. Also: a report on superstitions; a look behind the scenes of Mad magazine.
E6 - 11-04-2012
!Nov 4, 2012
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.
E7 - 11-11-2012
!Nov 11, 2012
Sally Field; Zac Brown; photographer Stephen Wilkes. Also: a report on climate change and what causes it.
E8 - 11-18-2012
!Nov 18, 2012
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.
E9 - 11-25-2012
!Nov 25, 2012
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.
E10 - 12-02-2012
!Dec 2, 2012
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.
