TV Odds: Will Oprah, 60 Minutes Make a Very Special Pair?

The 50th season of 60 Minutes kicks off this Sunday (September 24th) and the world-renowned news magazine has recruited the most special of special contributors — Oprah Winfrey!

Oprah debuts at 60 Minutes with a mission to “tackle political polarization.” It should be similar to her work on O Magazine, where she brought in ten women — half Trump supporters, half Clinton supporters — for a cordial discussion on all things politics.

This is a huge get for CBS and 60 Minutes, and it’s a huge opportunity for Oprah. Very few details have been released so far. We don’t know how active she’ll be at the show, what other topics she’ll tackle, or how long she’ll stick around. Here are a few props to consider in the meantime.

OPRAH ON 60 MINUTES: THE ODDS

Odds Oprah’s 60 Minutes debut is the season’s most-watched episode: 1/5

Not only is 60 Minutes recruiting one of the biggest names in television history, the season premiere this Sunday (Sep. 24) also marks the start of the news magazine’s 50th season. CBS is going all out for the season opener. Along with Oprah’s debut, Senator John McCain will stop by to open up about his recent health issues and his thoughts on the political landscape.

60 Minutes is accustomed to pulling in huge crowds, averaging almost 13 million viewers per week last season. The upcoming episode should take it one step further.

Odds Oprah interviews Hillary Clinton on 60 Minutes: 1/1

Hillary Clinton is making the rounds at the moment, promoting her new book and offering her thoughts on What Happened. She’s appeared on numerous podcasts and shows like The View and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. A spot on 60 Minutes with Oprah Winfrey would be a win for both Clinton and CBS. The ratings would be huge.

Odds Donald Trump attacks Oprah via Twitter: 3/1

For her debut, Oprah plans to “tackle political polarization.” Depending on where the show goes, that could definitely ruffle some feathers. We know that Trump is easily wounded, especially by criticism over the airwaves, and we’ve seen him retaliate via Twitter countless times (see his SNL rebuttal, for one.)

Oprah openly endorsed Hillary Clinton in 2016 and she doesn’t shy away from voicing her opinion. She’s usually pretty diplomatic when doing so, but still, if she says something that vexes Trump, he’s likely to lash out with an angry tweet.

Odds Oprah interviews __________ on 60 Minutes

Barack Obama: 3/1

Ivanka Trump: 5/1

Mark Zuckerberg: 5/1

Colin Kaepernick: 7/1

Kamala Harris: 8/1

Bernie Sanders: 12/1

Donald Trump: 19/1