1. 09-30-2012

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. 30 September 2012

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

2. 10-07-2012

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. 7 October 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.

3. 10-14-2012

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. 14 October 2012

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

4. 10-21-2012

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. 21 October 2012

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

5. 10-28-2012

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. 28 October 2012

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

6. 11-04-2012

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. 4 November 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.

7. 11-11-2012

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. 11 November 2012

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

8. 11-18-2012

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. 18 November 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.

9. 11-25-2012

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. 25 November 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.

10. 12-02-2012

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. 2 December 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.