Season 2

1988–1989

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48 Hours looks at the options available to the growing number of baby boomers who are unable to have children on their own. It examines how advancements in science have helped with the problem of infertility. It takes a close look at surrogate motherhood, test-tube babies, fertility drugs and adoption.

E6. In Aids Alley

Oct 13, 1988 · 42m

48 Hours investigates the growing problem of AIDS in the United States. It looks at the collusion and AIDS and drug culture in New York City and looks at controversial efforts to distribute needles and condoms to city dwellers. It examines the growing problem of AIDS in heterosexuals and how medical professionals are training themselves to be more cautious about the disease. It also looks at AIDS awareness in homeless people and AIDS quilt memorializing victims of the disease.

E7. Abortion Battle

Oct 20, 1988 · 42m

48 Hours spends two days investigating in-depth the controversial issue of abortion. It talk to a single mother who decides to have an abortion. It examines an abortion clinic in Atlanta that is under siege by Pro-Life advocates. It also talks to a woman with an abnormal fetus who is considering abortion and follows a teenage rape survivor who is confronted with pregnancy and the choice of abortion.

E8. Who's Watching the Kids?

Oct 27, 1988 · 42m

48 Hours investigates issues surrounding day care a growing concern for millions of parents across the United States. It looks at examples of successes and failures in the day care systems and also looks at the dangers inadequate regulation, abuse and neglect.

E9. Gun Fight

Nov 3, 1988 · 42m

48 Hours investigates the debate over gun control by examining the controversy over an referendum in Maryland that has caused serious friction between pro-gun and anti-gun lobbyists. It examines why some people are seriously concerned over gun sales and gun safety while others are worried about their gun rights being taken away.

E10. Drunk or Sober?

Nov 10, 1988 · 42m

48 Hours spends two days investigating alcoholism in the United States. It looks at the causes of alcohol dependence and examines new efforts to treat addiction. It also talks to alcoholics and their families and members of support groups including Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD).

E11. Nightmare Next Door

Nov 17, 1988 · 42m

48 Hours examines the safety and health risks stemming from nuclear weapons plants throughout the United States. It talks to employees, government investigators, civilians about the real health dangers posed by nuclear plants to the employees and those that live near them.

E12. In the Rhino War

Dec 1, 1988 · 42m

Government officials and naturalists in Africa fight the extinction of the black rhinoceros.

E13. Assignment: Gorbachev

Dec 8, 1988 · 42m

Dan Rather discusses Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev's visit to the United States.

E14. Inside the Vatican

Dec 15, 1988 · 42m

Taken inside the Vatican, where we explore some of the treasures, secrets and surprises of the Vatican Library.

E15. America for Sale

Dec 29, 1988 · 42m

Summary is unavailable.

E16. Behind the Badge

Jan 5, 1989 · 42m

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E17. In High School

Jan 12, 1989 · 42m

48 hours in the lives of several teenagers at Grove City High School and South High School in Columbus, Ohio.

E18. Critical Condition

Labs, pounds, animal control, hunt saboteurs, farms. An introduction for the uninitiated public, which attempts the usual "balance" between viewpoints.

E20. Victim of Divorce

Feb 9, 1989 · 42m

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E21. On Homeless Street

E25. Armed and Deadly