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.
Recently Updated Shows

Dutton Ranch
The Dutton Ranch, home to Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler, is a testament to the peace they sought, fought for, and nearly died for, as they've come to cherish their 7,000-acre land. With tough times and stiff competition, Beth and Rip do what they must to survive, all while ensuring Carter becomes the man he's supposed to be.
As Beth and Rip fight to build a future together - far from the ghosts of Yellowstone - they collide with brutal new realities and a ruthless rival ranch that will stop at nothing to protect its empire. In South Texas, blood runs deeper, forgiveness is fleeting, and the cost of survival might just be your soul.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is set in the 32nd century, a time period in the far-future of the Star Trek franchise where Starfleet and the United Federation of Planets are recovering from a cataclysmic event, as depicted in Star Trek: Discovery. It introduces viewers to a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers as they navigate blossoming friendships, explosive rivalries, first loves and a new enemy that threatens both the Academy and the Federation itself.

Invincible
Based on the eponymous comic book, Invincible revolves around Mark Grayson, a normal teenager except for the fact that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet. Shortly after his 17th birthday, Mark begins to develop powers of his own and enters into his father's tutelage.

