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CNN Special Report Season 42 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Sunday, January 10, 2021

Ended: Sunday, December 19, 2021

When does CNN Special Report Season 42 come out?

CNN Special Report Season 42 premiered Sunday, January 10, 2021 on CNN and ended Sunday, December 19, 2021. The season has 26 episodes.

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CNN Special Report Season 42 release schedule

CNN Special Report Season 42 episode release dates
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1. The Trump Insurrection: 24 Hours That Shook America

A special look exploring the origins and execution of the coup attempt Donald Trump inspired to prevent his successor from taking office.

Sunday · 5 years ago

2. The Faces of the Trump Insurrection

Anderson Cooper with a look back at the rioters at the capitol on January 6th, who they were, what spurred them on, and what consequences do they face?

Saturday · 5 years ago

3. Kamala Harris: Making History

A look at the trailblazing and boundary shattering life of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris as she becomes the first woman of color to become Vice President.

Sunday · 5 years ago

4. Living History with Anderson Cooper, Doris Kearns Goodwin & Ken Burns

Anderson Cooper discusses the Biden Inauguration and the Trump legacy with historians Doris Kearns Goodwin and Ken Burns.

Saturday · 5 years ago

5. CNN Special Report: The King Of Talk: Remembering Larry King

Saturday · 5 years ago

6. CNN Special Report: Inside the QAnon Conspiracy

A deep look inside the insane conspiracy-driven QAnon-movement which was central in the insurrection on the Captitol Hill in Washing D.C., USA, January 6th 2021.

Saturday · 5 years ago

7. The Divided States of America: What is Tearing Us Apart?

How the divide between Republicans and Democrats in America has become a national crisis - the role of extreme right-wing media, racial hatred, and the feelings of betrayal from millions of Americans who feel they've been left behind.

Sunday · 5 years ago

8. The Cult of QAnon

Anderson Cooper with an updated look into the origins and beliefs of the conspiracy group that is called QAnon. An interview with a QAnon believer, and the backstory of what QAnon is and how it rose so quickly.

Friday · 5 years ago

9. The Human Cost of Covid

Dalton, Ga., is like many other American towns affected by COVID-19, as nearly one in seven have been infected by the virus.

Saturday · 5 years ago

10. The Price We Paid: The Economic Cost of Covid

By the end of April 2020, over 23 million Americans had lost their jobs; Ed Lavandera investigates the nation's unemployment insurance program when Americans need it the most.

Saturday · 5 years ago

11. Covid War: The Pandemic Doctors Speak Out

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Deborah Birx, Dr. Stephen Hahn and Dr. Robert Redfield discuss what went right and what went wrong with the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sunday · 5 years ago

12. The Truth About Vaccines

Saturday · 5 years ago

13. A Radical Rebellion: The Transformation of the GOP

Sunday · 5 years ago

14. Royal Revolution: Harry & Meghan

Saturday · 5 years ago

15. Assault on Democracy: The Roots of Trump's Insurrection

Sunday · 5 years ago

16. Eating Planet Earth: The Future of Your Food

Friday · 5 years ago

17. The 9/11 Classroom: Front Row to History

Victor Blackwell documents the dramatic events of 9/11 through the eyes of the second grade students, their teacher, and the former White House aids who were in the classroom with President Bush, when he got word about the attack.

Sunday · 5 years ago

18. America's Longest War: What Went Wrong in Afghanistan

Twenty years after the initial invasion, CNN's Jake Tapper talks to top commanders who led U.S. troops into Afghanistan. The generals, no longer in uniform, speak candidly about the withdrawal, what went wrong, and whether it was worth it.

Sunday · 5 years ago

19. The Origins of Covid-19: Searching for the Source

Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at the leading theories on COVID's origins and talks to scientists who have spent lifetimes studying viruses to uncover what people know about the origins of the disease that launched a global pandemic.

Sunday · 5 years ago

20. Toxic: Britney Spears' Battle for Freedom

Alisyn Camerota and Chloe Melas explore pop icon Britney Spears' battle to end her legal conservatorship through critical conversations around tabloid culture, mental health, and the treatment of women in the public eye.

Sunday · 5 years ago

21. What Happened to Gabby?

CNN provides a closer look on the nationwide quest for answers in the Gabby Petito homicide case and her fiancé, Brian Laundrie; Randi Kaye investigates.

Friday · 5 years ago

22. Stop the Vote: The Big Lie's Assault on Democracy

Wednesday · 5 years ago

23. Trumping Democracy: An American Coup

Friday · 5 years ago

24. China's Iron Fist: Xi Jinping and the Stakes for America

Sunday · 4 years ago

25. White Power On Trial: Return To Charlottesville

Sunday · 4 years ago

26. WEED 6: Marijuana and Autism Finale

Sunday · 4 years ago

CNN Special Report Season 42 guest stars

  • Abby Phillip

    Self - Reporter

  • Anderson Cooper

    Anderson Cooper

    Self - Anchor

  • Wolf Blitzer

    Wolf Blitzer

    Self - Anchor

  • Donie O'Sullivan

    Donie O'Sullivan

    Self - Correspondent

  • Chloe Melas

    Chloe Melas

    Self - Host

  • Ronan Farrow

    Ronan Farrow

    Self

  • Lori Majewski

    Lori Majewski

    Self

  • Rosie O'Donnell

    Rosie O'Donnell

    Self

  • Elle Reeve

    Elle Reeve

    Self - Host

  • Richard Spencer

    Richard Spencer

    Self

  • Matthew Heimbach

    Self

  • Jeff Schoep

    Self

  • Matt Parrott

    Self

  • Ian Bremmer

    Ian Bremmer

    Self

  • Elizabeth Economy

    Self

  • Thomas L. Friedman

    Thomas L. Friedman

    Self

CNN Special Report Season 42 FAQ

When does CNN Special Report Season 42 come out?

CNN Special Report Season 42 premiered Sunday, January 10, 2021 on CNN.

How many episodes are in CNN Special Report Season 42?

CNN Special Report Season 42 has 26 episodes.

Are new episodes of CNN Special Report Season 42 released weekly?

Episodes are released on a mixed schedule; check the dates below.

When is the CNN Special Report Season 42 finale?

The CNN Special Report Season 42 finale (Episode 26) aired Sunday, December 19, 2021.

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