CNN Special Report - Season 8 / Year 2017

Season 8 / Year 2017
Episodes

Ivanka Trump: First Daughter
Spotlight on Ivanka Trump, her role as one of her father's most successful surrogates on the campaign trail, and the issues she's most passionate about as her father moves into the White House; Gloria Borger hosts.

Presidential Address to Congress
President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress followed by commentary and summation by CNN News staff.

CNN Town Hall: John McCain and Lindsey Graham
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) take questions from a live studio audience at The George Washington University; Dana Bash moderates.

Melania Trump: The Making of a First Lady
Friends and longtime Trump watchers give insight into Melania Trump's upbringing in Slovenia, her relationship with Donald Trump, and how she may shape the office of the First Lady.

The Most Powerful Man in the World
Fareed Zakaria searches to find the true nature of the relationship between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, and the implications of their relationship for the world.

ISIS: Behind the Mask
Clarissa Ward examines the story of 28-year-old Younnes Delefortrie, a former Catholic altar boy from a middle-class Belgian family, who converted to Islam and joined ISIS in Syria.

Return to Mosul
Nearly two months after spending 28 hours under siege in ISIS-held Mosul, CNN senior international correspondent Arwa Damon and photojournalist Brice Laine return to the embattled city to find out what happened after they escaped.

Downward Spiral: Aaron Hernandez
CNN investigates the dramatic events surrounding the case against famed NFL football player Aaron Hernandez. He committed suicide by hanging on April 19, 2017. Story was first broadcast on September 30, 2014. First update broadcast on June 13, 2015.

Missing: Madeleine McCann
Ten years after her mysterious disappearance from a family vacation, the world still wonders what happened to Madeleine McCann; Randi Kaye returns to the scene of the crime for the latest on the search.

White House in Crisis
Jim Sciutto and Pamela Brown with a special report on the recent developments from Washington; live in D.C.

The Case Against Cosby
CNN looks at the charges against Bill Cosby as his criminal trial begins.

The Case Against Cosby, Part 2
CNN looks at the charges against Bill Cosby as his criminal trial begins.

Separated: Saving the Twins
Doctors at Montefiore Medical Center separated conjoined twins Jadon and Anias McDonald in 2016; CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta follows the twins through separation and recovery.

The Russian Connection: Inside the Attack on Democracy
Politicians and cyber experts reporting; Jim Sciutto and his team tell the story of Russia's hacking of the 2016 presidential election; from the very beginning to today.

Pulse of Orlando: Terror at the Nightclub
Anderson Cooper returns to the Pulse night club to help tell the stories of the people of Orlando; the battle to establish the legacy of the attack from agony to triumph.

White House in Crisis, Part 2
An investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 presidential election and possible ties to President Donald Trump's campaign has bogged down the administration's agenda and created turmoil in the White House; Jim Sciutto and Pam Brown host live.

The First Son: The Life of Donald Trump Jr.
CNN's Randi Kaye with a look at President Donald Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., in the wake of recent controversies.

After OJ: The Fuhrman Tapes Revealed
CNN correspondent Kyra Phillips plays never-before-heard excerpts from the tapes that rocked the O.J. Simpson trial and sits down for a rare interview with the woman who recorded them.

Fatal Attraction or Fatal Mistake: The Carolyn Warmus Story
Carolyn Warmus has maintained her innocence since the day she was charged with the murder of her married lover's wife. Kyra Phillips investigates.

Why Trump Won
Fareed Zakaria examines how Trump's own life story helped him forge a powerful connection with Americans who felt they'd been left behind.

Diana: Chasing a Fairytale (aka Chasing Diana)
Twenty years after Princess Diana died in a tragic car crash, CNN's senior international correspondent Clarissa Ward examines the events and circumstances surrounding her 1997 death. This report explores the lesser-known moments of the princess' journey and shares intimate details from interviews with some of her closest friends and those near to her on the night of her death, some of whom have never spoken publicly on the subject before.

Secret State: Inside North Korea
North Korea has shown the world its missiles and military might; the rest of the country remains veiled in secrecy; exclusive and unprecedented access; Will Ripley returns to North Korea for a record twelfth trip.

Twitter and Trump
Donald Trump first used twitter to promote himself and his projects; candidate Trump used twitter to rally his supporters; President Trump still tweets, but it may be possible that twitter will become his Achilles' heel.

The Russia Investigation
Jake Tapper hosts live coverage on the day's developments in the Special Counsel investigation, led by former FBI Director Robert Mueller. The first criminal charges are filed in the investigation into Russian influence in the 2016 Election. New evidence shows the Special Council zeroing in on possible collusion.

Late Night in the Age of Trump
The demand for Donald Trump humor transforms late-night talk shows and the hosts who front them; CNN analyzes the impact of President Trump on current comedy; the blurred lines between late night and news. Hosted by Brian Stelter.

The Mystery of Michael Flynn
Retired Lt. General Michael Flynn, a decorated military intelligence hero and leader in the War on Terror, finds himself caught up in the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. Hosted by Jim Sciutto, Chief National Security Correspondent for CNN.

Justice for Jessica
Correspondent Randi Kaye explores the mysterious burning death of 19-year-old Jessica Chambers on Dec. 7, 2014, and a small town's hunt for her killer. Two months before her 20th birthday, her car is set on fire and she's left for dead on the side of the road in Courtland, Mississippi.

All the Best, All the Worst 2017
All the best moments and all the worst moments from the year 2017. Tom Foreman hosts.
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Sheriff Country
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After the First 48
After the First 48 revisits some of the most powerful cases originally featured on the First 48 and features exclusive interviews with detectives, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and families of victims. After the First 48 takes viewers through the dramatic and emotional inside story; from the investigation, to the murder trial itself, the verdict and beyond.

Guy's Grocery Games
In each episode of Guy's Grocery Games, four talented chefs compete in a number of challenges as they navigate their way through the aisles of a grocery store, adhering to "real-world" obstacles. Whether it is shopping on a budget, substituting out-of-stock ingredients or grabbing groceries at closing time, each chef has to shop, prepare, and plate three different dishes using whatever they can pull off the shelves. Ultimately, the food does the talking, as one-by-one the losing chefs "check out," by a rotating panel of judges that includes Melissa d'Arabian, Richard Blais, G. Garvin, Troy Johnson, Catherine McCord, Aarti Sequeira, among others. The last chef standing goes on a shopping spree of a lifetime worth up to $20,000!

Destination X
Destination X sees a group of contestants go on the road trip of a lifetime but they have no idea of their location. In order to win, they must figure out their mystery locations. Once they're on the blacked-out Destination X bus, the journey turns into a real-life game board, with challenges designed to offer clues as to their location, along with a few misdirects to keep them guessing.
At the end of each episode, the contestant who places an X on a map furthest from the actual location packs their bags. The first participant to reach Destination X will be crowned the winner.