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60 Minutes opened its fifty-ninth season on Sunday.

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The Pour Over: Politically Neutral, Christ-First NewsSep 16, 2026
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The claim is supported: AP (Sept. 14, 2026) reports that 60 Minutes opened its 59th season on CBS on Sunday night, and CBS News confirms the season 59 premiere aired Sunday, September 13, 2026. The 'Sunday' in the post refers to that Sept. 13 broadcast, and the claim's wording matches the passage's own content.

What was said

… Military experts warn stockpile replenishment could take years. Meanwhile, in orbit, Space Force officials confirmed Monday that the U.S. Has weapons above Earth for quote offensive and defensive purposes. 60 Minutes opened its fifty-ninth season Sunday, featuring the rescue story of two US. Airmen shot down over Iran in April. Sitting for the interview alone, Bravo detailed how he and Alpha hid from local forces before their complex rescues. …
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What we found

Supports. AP reports that '60 Minutes' opened its 59th season on CBS-TV on Sunday night, with no direct mention of the off-season turmoil.[1]

Supports. CBS News states the 59th season premiere of 60 Minutes aired Sunday, September 13, 2026, on the CBS Television Network.[2]

Supports. Other coverage, including Syracuse.com and the Great Falls Tribune, also describes the season 59 premiere as airing Sunday, Sept. 13.[3][4]

Sources

4 sources: 1 fact-checker, 1 tier 2, 2 not rated

  1. 1'60 Minutes' opens 59th season on CBS after off- ...apnews.com · fact-checker · cited for: supports
  2. 2It's time: 60 Minutes returns for season 59 on September 13cbsnews.com · tier 2 · cited for: supports
  3. 3How to watch the new ‘60 Minutes’ premiere for free: Cast changes, controversy, what to expectsyracuse.com · not rated · cited for: supports
  4. 4'60 Minutes' has steep ratings decline in season premiere after changes at CBSgreatfallstribune.com · not rated · cited for: supports

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