Yes, you can watch 60 Minutes on Paramount Plus
60 Minutes is available on Paramount Plus as part of your subscription. The show streams on the service because CBS, which produces and airs 60 Minutes on television, is owned by Paramount. New episodes typically appear on Paramount Plus the day after they air on CBS, and the service also carries a library of past episodes going back several years.
You do not need a separate cable subscription or CBS-specific add-on to watch. If you have a Paramount Plus account—whether the ad-supported or ad-free tier—you can search for and stream 60 Minutes episodes directly through the app or website.
Key Takeaways
- 60 Minutes episodes are included with any Paramount Plus subscription tier at no extra cost.
- New episodes typically post the day after they air on CBS, usually in the early morning hours.
- You can search for specific episodes by date, topic, or reporter name within the Paramount Plus app.
- Past episodes are available to stream on demand, though the full archive depth varies by region.
- Live CBS broadcasts, including 60 Minutes when it airs, require the higher Paramount Plus tier with live TV access.
Finding 60 Minutes in the Paramount Plus app
Open Paramount Plus on your phone, tablet, computer, or streaming device and use the search function at the top of the screen. Type "60 Minutes" and the show will appear in the results. Tap or click on it to see all available episodes, organized by air date with the newest first.
You can also browse by category. On most devices, Paramount Plus groups shows under "CBS" or "News & Documentary" sections, where 60 Minutes will be listed alongside other CBS news programming. The layout varies slightly depending on whether you are using the mobile app, web browser, or a connected TV app, but the search function works the same way on all of them.
When new episodes post and how to find them
60 Minutes airs on CBS on Sunday nights at 7 p.m. Eastern time. New episodes typically appear on Paramount Plus between midnight and 6 a.m. Eastern the following Monday morning, though the exact timing can shift by a few hours depending on Paramount's upload schedule.
If you want to know when a new episode is coming, check the CBS or 60 Minutes official website for the upcoming Sunday's story lineup. You can also set a reminder in the Paramount Plus app itself—most streaming devices let you mark a show as a favorite, which sends you a notification when new episodes are added.
Watching live 60 Minutes broadcasts
If you want to watch 60 Minutes live as it airs on Sunday evening rather than waiting for the on-demand version, you will need Paramount Plus with Showtime, the higher-tier subscription that includes live CBS feeds. The base Paramount Plus plan does not include live television.
With the live TV tier, you can tune in to your local CBS station through Paramount Plus at 7 p.m. Eastern on Sunday nights and watch 60 Minutes in real time. This tier costs more than the standard subscription, so weigh whether live viewing matters to you—most viewers find the next-morning on-demand episode sufficient.
What episodes are available to stream
Paramount Plus maintains a rolling library of 60 Minutes episodes. You can typically stream episodes from the current season and several previous seasons on demand. The exact depth of the archive—how far back you can go—varies by region and changes periodically as Paramount rotates content.
If you are looking for a specific episode from several years ago, search by the reporter's name (like "Lesley Stahl" or "Bill Whitaker") or by a keyword from the story topic. The search function will show you which episodes in the archive match. If an episode you remember is not showing up, it may have been rotated out of the current library, though Paramount occasionally brings older episodes back.
Troubleshooting if you cannot find 60 Minutes
If you search for 60 Minutes and nothing appears, first confirm that your Paramount Plus subscription is active and that you are logged in. Log out completely, close the app, and log back in—this refreshes your account status and often fixes temporary glitches.
If the show still does not appear, your account may be in a region where 60 Minutes is not currently available through Paramount Plus, though this is rare in the United States and Canada. You can also try accessing Paramount Plus through a web browser instead of the mobile app, as the web version sometimes loads content differently. If neither works, contact Paramount Plus support through the app's help menu—they can confirm whether 60 Minutes is available in your region and troubleshoot any account-level issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch 60 Minutes without a Paramount Plus subscription?
No, you need an active Paramount Plus account. CBS does not offer free streaming of 60 Minutes episodes on its own website or app. Some clips and short segments may be available free on CBS.com or YouTube, but full episodes require a Paramount Plus subscription.
Do I need cable to watch 60 Minutes on Paramount Plus?
No. Paramount Plus is a standalone streaming service. You do not need a cable or satellite TV subscription. A Paramount Plus account is all you need to stream on-demand episodes.
Can I read 60 Minutes episodes to watch offline?
Yes, Paramount Plus allows downloads on mobile devices (phones and tablets) for offline viewing. Open an episode, look for the read icon, and save it to your device. You can then watch it without an internet connection, though the episode will expire after a set period if your subscription lapses.
Why is a new 60 Minutes episode not showing up yet?
New episodes post the morning after they air on CBS, but the exact time varies. If it has been more than 12 hours since Sunday night's broadcast and the episode is not there, try logging out and back in, or check the CBS website to confirm the episode aired. Occasionally Paramount delays posting by a few hours.
Can I watch 60 Minutes on multiple devices at the same time?
That depends on your Paramount Plus plan. The standard subscription allows streaming on one device at a time. The higher tiers allow simultaneous streams on multiple devices. Check your subscription details in the account settings to see how many streams you are allowed.