60 Minutes Reports on “Lourdes”, “The Improbable Tale of Ted Lasso” & “Birds of War” on August 2 2026
CBS presents an encore edition of 60 Minutes on Sunday, August 2, featuring three stories that explore faith, television history, and wildlife conservation. Although these segments have aired previously, they have been updated for this postseason broadcast.
From the world-famous pilgrimage site at Lourdes in France to the remarkable rise of Ted Lasso and a journey through Colombia’s remote mountains, this week’s episode showcases the wide-ranging reporting that has made 60 Minutes one of television’s longest-running news magazines.
Lourdes: Bill Whitaker Explores the Medical Mysteries of Lourdes
Correspondent Bill Whitaker travels to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in southern France, one of the world’s most visited religious pilgrimage destinations. Millions of people have travelled to Lourdes over the years seeking healing after reports of miraculous cures linked to the site.
The report takes viewers inside the Lourdes Office of Medical Observations, where physicians and researchers carefully examine claims of unexplained recoveries. Every year, numerous cases are submitted for review, but only a small number receive serious scientific investigation.
Whitaker looks at the rigorous process behind these evaluations, which often continue for years or even decades. Medical experts attempt to determine whether each recovery can be explained through current medical knowledge or whether it remains without a scientific explanation.
The Catholic Church has officially recognised 72 medical miracles associated with Lourdes, making the shrine one of the most closely examined sites of reported miraculous healing anywhere in the world.
The Improbable Tale of Ted Lasso: Norah O’Donnell Goes Behind the Scenes of Ted Lasso
Norah O’Donnell heads to London for an inside look at the creation of Ted Lasso, the Apple TV+ comedy that became an international television phenomenon.
What began as a promotional character created for NBC Sports to advertise Premier League coverage eventually evolved into one of streaming television’s biggest success stories. The series went on to receive more Emmy nominations than any other new comedy during its debut awards season.
O’Donnell speaks with star and co-creator Jason Sudeikis, co-creator Brendan Hunt, and members of the writing team and cast responsible for bringing AFC Richmond and its memorable collection of characters to life.
The segment examines how an unlikely concept developed into a critically acclaimed series celebrated for its optimism, humour and emotional storytelling while earning a devoted global fan base.
Birds of War: Anderson Cooper Visits Colombia’s Hidden Bird Paradise
Correspondent Anderson Cooper ventures deep into the mountains of western Colombia in search of some of the world’s rarest bird species.
Many of these birds exist nowhere else on Earth, thriving in forests that remained largely untouched during decades of armed conflict. Ironically, the violence that kept people away also helped preserve vital habitats for countless native species.
Cooper explores how conservationists, local communities and birdwatchers are now working together to protect these ecosystems as Colombia continues to recover from years of conflict.
The report also looks at the growing belief that ecotourism centred on birdwatching can provide new economic opportunities while helping communities rebuild trust and heal old divisions. It offers a unique perspective on how nature can become part of a country’s path toward reconciliation.
When to Watch
The updated encore edition of 60 Minutes airs Sunday, August 2, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. The episode will also be available to stream on Paramount+.
