20/20 - Specials

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Are We Scaring Ourselves to Death?

1 - Are We Scaring Ourselves to Death?

Is America Number 1?

2 - Is America Number 1?

Air Date: September 19, 1999

Is America Number 1? And if so, number 1 in what? Government? Economy? Culture? What makes a country prosperous? Democracy? The U.S. and India both have democracy, but only one is prosperous. Natural resources? Hong Kong and the U.S. are both prosperous, but only one is rich in natural resources. John Stossel argues that what makes a country prosperous is rule of law and economic freedom.

You Can't Say That!

3 - You Can't Say That!

Love, Lust, and Marriage

4 - Love, Lust, and Marriage

The Mystery of Happiness

5 - The Mystery of Happiness

The Trouble With Lawyers

6 - The Trouble With Lawyers

Junk Science: What You Know That May Not Be So

7 - Junk Science: What You Know That May Not Be So

Freeloaders

8 - Freeloaders

Greed

9 - Greed

Sex, Drugs and Consenting Adults

10 - Sex, Drugs and Consenting Adults

John Stossel Goes to Washington

11 - John Stossel Goes to Washington

Tampering with Nature

12 - Tampering with Nature

Sick in America

13 - Sick in America

John Stossel's Politically Incorrect Guide to Politics

14 - John Stossel's Politically Incorrect Guide to Politics

Air Date: October 17, 2008

Why Don't Kids Have a Voice?

15 - Why Don't Kids Have a Voice?

Stupid in America

16 - Stupid in America

Scared Stiff: Worried in America

17 - Scared Stiff: Worried in America

The Age of Consent

18 - The Age of Consent

Air Date: March 14, 2008

Bailouts and Bull

19 - Bailouts and Bull

Enough!

20 - Enough!

The Blame Game: Are We a Country of Victims?

21 - The Blame Game: Are We a Country of Victims?

You Can't Even Talk About It

22 - You Can't Even Talk About It

Air Date: May 8, 2009

Should a business be able to pay pregnant women less? Why should taxpayers foot the bill for search and rescue operations for people who take foolish risks? If Miss California can enhance her body with implants, why can't an athlete enhance his body with steroids? Isn't it about time for America to give less money to the elderly? John Stossel takes a look at taboo subjects we can't talk about in America.

Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity

23 - Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity

Air Date: January 23, 2004

Can going out in the cold give you a cold? Is life getting worse? Can money buy happiness? You may be among the many who would answer yes to these questions. You'd be wrong. There are a lot of popularly held beliefs out there that simply aren't true. Yet the media tend to report on many of them as though they were hard facts.

Myths, Lies, and Nasty Behavior

24 - Myths, Lies, and Nasty Behavior

Air Date: October 17, 2006

Mad About Oscar with Katie Couric

25 - Mad About Oscar with Katie Couric

Air Date: February 20, 2013

The Unabomber

26 - The Unabomber

Air Date: May 4, 1998

About the case of Ted Kaczynski

Alex Trebek, Remembered

27 - Alex Trebek, Remembered

Air Date: November 8, 2020

The life and legacy of "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek, including Robin Roberts' interview with Trebek when he first revealed his cancer diagnosis, a behind-the-scenes look at "Jeopardy" and footage of Trebek's early start on television.

Something's Coming - West Side Story

28 - Something's Coming - West Side Story

Air Date: December 5, 2020

A step inside the new "West Side Story", from director Steven Spielberg, featuring interviews with the cast and crew, and discussions with Puerto Ricans on the role this story has had on their lives.

Secret Life of Diddy - A Special Edition of 20/20"

29 - Secret Life of Diddy - A Special Edition of 20/20"

Air Date: October 9, 2024

The allegations of violence and sexual assault could send Diddy to prison for the rest of his life with wide-reaching repercussions. New reporting and new details are unveiled in the special as the allegations of his alleged criminal enterprise, involving "freak offs," drugs and sex trafficking, continue to come to light.

Price of Fame: The Liam Payne Story

30 - Price of Fame: The Liam Payne Story

Air Date: November 3, 2024

Operation Babylift: The 50-Year Journey

31 - Operation Babylift: The 50-Year Journey

Air Date: May 8, 2025

The special focused on the personal stories of Vietnamese orphans who were airlifted to the US as part of Operation Babylift and their reunions with those involved in the mission 50 years later

The American Pope Leo XIV

32 - The American Pope Leo XIV

Air Date: May 9, 2025

The Verdict

33 - The Verdict

Air Date: June 18, 2025

KAREN READ: THE VERDICT' FEATURES ALL-NEW DETAILS AND EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS REGARDING THE CASE AGAINST THE WOMAN AT THE CENTER OF ONE OF THE MOST-TALKED-ABOUT TRIALS, MOMENTS AFTER A VERDICT IS REACHED IN HER SECOND TRIAL ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman Reports on the Fierce Debate Surrounding the Tragic Death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe When He Is Found Outside During an Epic Boston Blizzard

Robert Redford: The Life & Legacy of an American Icon -- Special Edition of 20/20

34 - Robert Redford: The Life & Legacy of an American Icon -- Special Edition of 20/20

Air Date: September 18, 2025

A spotlight on Robert Redford's life and career reveals details about the actor and Oscar-winning filmmaker's legacy and most beloved films.

The Happiest Story on Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland

35 - The Happiest Story on Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland

Air Date: September 21, 2025

Commemorate seven decades of the magic, joy and innovation of one of the most beloved theme parks in the world when the special event "The Happiest Story on Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland – Special Edition of 20/20," "The Happiest Story on Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland" pulls back the curtain to reveal the magic behind Walt Disney's dream, with enchanting stories sure to surprise and delight even the most devoted fans.

The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship

36 - The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship

Air Date: November 11, 2025

A behind-the-scenes look at the beloved sitcom's enduring impact on TV and culture, including interviews with superfans Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kelly Ripa, Laverne Cox and former guest star Mario Lopez