/ Uplift Full Episodes From CBSNews.com Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:39:47 -0400 5 /video/041126-the-uplift-michael-jordan/ Gayle King sits down with Michael Jordan to talk about the basketball super star's newest sports venture: NASCAR. Plus, more heartwarming news. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/11/c34db07d-79ee-4d62-b611-2340b4496436/thumbnail/60x60/1426afdddcd37ec7a40606094a8dbdd6/gettyimages-2267488656.jpg 43b28416-9d0f-4136-b0bb-ed352359b548 /video/040426-the-uplift/ Meet the woman who rescued a piece of the Oscars in a dumpster. Plus, we take a trip to Hollwyood to learn about the history of America's iconic film industry. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/04/01/667be91b-e77c-4723-9886-53dfa6f4f0bc/thumbnail/60x60/fa99867ff845d05704c962bff189a66e/ep12thumb.jpg 3aee9643-0f40-4a9c-bf16-4a5904a9db86 /video/032826-the-uplift/ A young boy, who showed to the hospital for a procedure alone, gets a happy ending when his doctor adopts him – and helps his siblings too. Plus, more heartwarming news. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/26/eb2dce64-2889-4988-89a3-f31696a802db/thumbnail/60x60/5a337d3c6f38d40cd00d76e33c5d82bf/s5ep11thumb.jpg c23d4b7c-c683-43cc-8186-f6dac8f9ba91 /video/022826-the-uplift/ A 6-year-old Girl Scout overcomes the odds to set a record for more boxes of cookies sold. Plus, more heartwarming news. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:15:11 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/02/28/c7c63fb9-40db-49e7-84cd-871dd5fdb11a/thumbnail/60x60/a4a5c4372132f702afe2306e69da267d/ep8thumb-4406074-640x360.jpg 87ac1e55-6bf5-485a-83d0-3adda48cf30b /video/022126-the-uplift/ Did you know Kermit the Frog recently made the move from Hollywood to Atlanta? Find out how the famous amphibian made the leap. Plus more heartwarming news. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:19:32 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/02/21/22805c8f-daa4-4c63-93b0-b51b8e2a2f3a/thumbnail/60x60/d8a83d5339e77ab04f523dfb84866c32/kermit-4389041-640x360.jpg b3d46865-efca-4d47-975b-64e15b93959b /video/031426-the-uplift-surfing-lessons/ A Hawaii man gathers his group of friends to teach surfing lessons to strangers – and there is a powerful reason why they don't charge a cent. Plus, more heartwarming news. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/10/4e906c35-5d37-4522-8855-dde85dbcb345/thumbnail/60x60/dbc618418c6b1f726dbe7fcded6ae130/s5ep10-thumb.jpg 183b11fa-c192-4408-a606-ed3dbb037438 /video/030726-the-uplift-1/ The town of St. George, South Carolina, known for its friendly people, shines during a winter blast – not because of their storm preparedness, but because of their kindness. Plus, more heartwarming news. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:57:36 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/07/d60296bf-44f1-4e24-b721-3739e828555c/thumbnail/60x60/6106d77f32748cab0f237b4236e2e6c6/thumbs5ep9-4421556-640x360.jpg 67701ccf-2e28-44d7-b21f-439c7f07fc7b /video/021426-the-uplift/ Two New Yorkers bring their business to Florida to introduce the sunshine state to Big Apple food staples. Plus, a powerful story from David Begnaud about a mother-son duo who are using their life experience to help others. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:51:48 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/02/14/c2a93dcf-40e6-49d4-b525-58c1db63ba32/thumbnail/60x60/e64aa5c7e8e82b57a9be16ac701a8f99/s5ep6thumb-4357559-640x360.jpg 18c9268a-8a9a-4f80-aed4-e92b3b83081c /video/013126-the-uplift/ A professor in Texas cleverly incorporates the popular Paramount+ show "Landman" into his lesson plan. A stranger becomes a friend after he heroically saves an elderly couple. Plus, more heartwarming news. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:00:03 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/31/42b65062-5922-4a52-8fc8-5c8c67b584fe/thumbnail/60x60/d1312b19f42b87d271e91cc0f505e1c9/landman-4341819-640x360.jpg dda50483-77fc-499c-a83b-79db4d9359f4 /video/011726-the-uplift/ Shaquille O'Neal steps in to a young 7-foot-3 police recruit from Texas. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at the reality competition show "The Traitors," and more heartwarming news. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:50 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/23/400c02dc-e318-440d-8f05-4a89bf22526c/thumbnail/60x60/0f675776a008da29793d95c88ed97803/s5ep2-shaq-theuplift-full-episode-4328723-640x360.jpg 15aed530-90bc-480b-b154-cd627feb2f2e /video/010326-the-uplift/ A boy who faced life-changing challenges gets by with help from his friends. A group of retired teachers gets together to continue the passion of helping kids. Plus, more good news. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:23:54 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/03/f4f088bc-0167-4495-beb3-cbd0aff7142a/thumbnail/60x60/0ae015e5eb9527ee860a314ccce090a5/thumbs4ep45-4278728-640x360.jpg ca7e2c58-3a1e-4978-b0a3-e1efac61ef1b /video/the-uplift-america-the-beautiful/ To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States this year, we are sharing what makes the country great from A to Z. This week, sixth graders share why they find America beautiful. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:23:54 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/24/959e1124-1235-4e6f-a624-7a855629a78a/thumbnail/60x60/88d5d3cc1e6a6d583f10918f6d4f611f/thumbs5ep3-4325191-640x360.jpg ab432a91-912d-4df6-8dc4-b0049412b3af /video/011026-the-uplift/ David Begnaud takes us to a Louisiana prison where fatherhood is the focus. He meets inmates who got the chance to take part in a daddy-daughter dance and reconnect with their kids. Plus, more heartwarming news. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:23:54 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/01/10/876bf668-2d2e-42e5-af1e-34a006929568/thumbnail/60x60/ed2db3cf8628d3068d070bcc49f284d5/thumbs5ep1-4294333-640x360.jpg 39bbfd91-0899-42a2-9450-5a644ee72cb7 /video/110825-the-uplift/ David Begnaud has a double header — two stories about how baseball can help build community. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:59:05 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/11/08/ee069d65-8a32-49d1-8e79-5d65addf9eaf/thumbnail/60x60/39e19a368e9bdc73485d554b0c1f2f3d/1108-uplift-4162734-640x360.jpg a942879f-6329-4d9d-b4af-014c347c627a /video/122025-the-uplift/ Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.  Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:27:23 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/12/17/b253bf7d-2c7a-4765-9200-9ed53156a6af/thumbnail/60x60/0b806ad1d116bcfe498a8df399c9d9ac/s4ep44thumb-jpeg-4253394-640x360.jpg b724a2eb-3d7b-47e7-bd2c-b354b3ceb102 /video/the-uplift-stunning-sunsets-and-a-teen-and-his-turkeys/ A man who found solace in sunsets while caring for his ill wife finds a way to bring that peace to others. A teen collects turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving to give to veterans. A mom reunites with the man who saved her life after she was diagnosed with a tumor. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:34:19 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/11/25/9881d4cc-372e-4acf-8ea6-6d03d3ca1148/thumbnail/60x60/5737150b2bc902afa466b07259fcb7e2/1123-theupliftep42-full-1491950-640x360.jpg 57233d5c-cba0-4d00-b11b-78be00621680 /video/the-uplift-look-for-the-helpers/ Amid the Southern California wildfires, we have seen many stories of sorrow and loss – but also of survival and love. In the darkness, there are moments of light. This episode of "The Uplift" is dedicated to those helping victims of the fires – from daring rescues to finding personal ways to offer support. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:41:48 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/01/25/63608258-8846-4be0-8a74-f1a55957b51c/thumbnail/60x60/05a77dd57c9ebedb738c2a1eec54ea23/012525-uplift-full-3484796-640x360.jpg 82af4d4a-bb1d-401f-a5bc-57f52813fc4a /video/the-uplift-a-lions-pride/ A young high school football player proves his worth by being a small but mighty force on his team. David Begnaud shares how that little lion became the pride of his school. A teacher gets what she calls a message from God, delivered by a former student who offered to be her surrogate. Plus, more heartwarming news. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:41:47 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/22/1bdc60f7-5ccb-4812-a12c-655613c1c4ad/thumbnail/60x60/95e16ea208e1e9dc6a2143af42ed93d5/0222-uplift-full-3552233-640x360.jpg be70b1d2-ec93-49b8-92f9-240ed8d8cfe6 /video/the-uplift-the-eagles-have-landed/ Two beloved bald eagles named Jackie and Shadow received global attention as they awaited the hatching of their eaglets in Big Bear, California. David Begnaud introduces us to a girl who raised funds to obtain a prosthetic limb called the Hero Arm – and in the process, she became a hero to others. Plus, more heartwarming news. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:41:47 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/08/6dd51025-7e08-470a-bcc6-61efe19691b3/thumbnail/60x60/5546fe3e8e4fd986254eb0bb586b891d/0308-uplift-full1-3585485-640x360.jpg b859592c-3ba7-4a87-87c7-213f9959218d /video/the-uplift-second-chances-1/ David Begnaud introduces us to a former inmate who got a second chance and used it to help other formerly incarcerated women. Plus, the story of James Harrison, who saved more than 2.4 million babies by donating blood. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:41:47 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/15/6f09b38d-2347-44c3-b7cd-82cefa40aed9/thumbnail/60x60/d61988194fe01aba84d2b01c25121474/0315-uplift-full-3602808-640x360.jpg 5446419e-dfdc-4406-b471-6f379c3b95b6 /video/the-uplift-a-dynamic-duo/ A man with cerebral palsy and his racing partner attempt to complete six Abbott World Marathon Majors, with one left: Tokyo. David Begnaud has an update on Trooper the dog, who was rescued after being abandoned ahead of Hurricane Milton. Plus, a behind the scenes look at the Girl Scouts' cookie operation. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:41:46 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/01/705f13ce-7ac3-441d-ab19-1497636869fe/thumbnail/60x60/330515c9e616ef7644aa115f91ff1cc2/0301-uplift-full-3568012-640x360.jpg eacfb6f4-38b8-411b-9ae8-e94827bd5dd2 /video/the-uplift-stories-that-pop/ A man gets on one knee to pop the question and a photographer snaps the milestone moment. The only problem is she doesn't know the couple and goes to great lengths to find the newly engaged pair. A Texas artist shows off his unique medium: Popcorn. Plus, three heartwarming stories from David Begnaud. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:41:46 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/29/fb867101-aa25-4d54-9ac2-44409c6bbb95/thumbnail/60x60/27643957bee71a05da3f9e0d6107a4a1/0329-uplift-full-3634676-640x360.jpg 18a30229-6946-42e0-a8d1-26e02e3bb5e1 /video/the-uplift-a-diamond-in-the-rough/ A couple returns to their Altadena house after the Los Angeles fires to find a meaningful gem. A man with cerebral palsy and his wife share their love story – and the full life they have led together. Plus, David Begnaud has three good news stories. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:41:45 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/08/ff9e7f4f-37c7-4cc9-89ac-b6b2c4e44b98/thumbnail/60x60/70c0886147333046e36ce9a9545d8803/0205-uplift-full-3517981-640x360.jpg 83b96171-7c39-41fe-9b10-e5c8297081d5 /video/the-uplift-take-me-out-to-the-ball-game/ Go behind the scenes of America's famous pastimes. Our reporter tries his hand at selling concessions at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas – home of the Texas Rangers – to see how the ballpark operates. Plus, David Begnaud visits a surprise city with just 48 hours to find a story. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:41:45 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/19/0ead1913-60de-41fe-82b0-1398deb35c7a/thumbnail/60x60/7ba19414609a3b54f0ffbd22859eb998/0419-uplift-fullbaseball-3687961-640x360.jpg 82e93b37-8279-4d02-80ff-f74b24a90286 /video/the-uplift-jimmy-butler/ NBA star Jimmy Butler has a new side hustle: being a barista. How his side gig selling cups of joe to fellow NBA players turned into a business. Plus, a woman shares how her grandfather's cat inspired her to start a nonprofit that helps animals and pet owners in need. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:41:45 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/26/2c6e05bc-d47b-4ef2-a78b-3f2a1a88ffe4/thumbnail/60x60/57f0ed87d8b937d08d73d412fe529391/0426-theuplift-full-3705083-640x360.jpg 35c82a78-3ea6-4e04-beb5-7ae65a2c0c5a /video/the-uplift-doctor-hero/ A Baltimore doctor who doesn't charge his patients realizes it's those patients who have made him a rich man with their generosity towards him. A man who was a refugee from Central Africa builds a new life in the United States as a police officer, author and father. Plus, more good news. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:41:44 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/22/a4891028-452d-4052-9a26-304a685aee7a/thumbnail/60x60/e015c0cf43b0d9eb4e715e094b091068/0320-uplift-full-3621608-640x360.jpg cd89df8d-39e4-47c0-b48c-8271123fe226 /video/the-uplift-high-school-heroes/ A group of Iowa teens became heroes in the middle of a school day when they saw a stranger in need of help and sprang into action. Then, Stephen and Elizabeth Wampler share their 30-year love story, and how Stephen overcame obstacles while living with cerebral palsy. Plus, more heartwarming news. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:41:43 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/15/6236920c-f581-491a-acb3-ac09d46e8f1d/thumbnail/60x60/3501b2fc58d17ba31fbeeb795d797e78/0215-uplift-full-3537076-640x360.jpg b6ec4d30-91a2-44a8-8018-147c1b8a87be /video/the-uplift-coco-gauff/ Tennis superstar Coco Guaff returns to her home court in Delray Beach, Florida, to visit the people who knew her before she was famous – and teach up-and-coming tennis players. Plus, David Begnaud shares the story of two families who met at a grief camp and how it changed their lives. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:41:42 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/05/9dda2b77-e7d1-4fad-84b2-36af48684923/thumbnail/60x60/6e36910ffb0389dba4c9ea9252a6e884/040325-upliftcoco-full-3654269-640x360.jpg d109634d-32a7-4bd9-93c8-ce499d39bdae /video/the-uplift-field-of-dreams/ An Iowa farmer turns his field into a tennis stadium that rivals Wimbledon and attracts players from around the country, including a grand slam winner. Plus, more heartwarming stories. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:41:36 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/03/1647b6d4-48c6-4ecc-a104-3b268fe73698/thumbnail/60x60/82991843419cc158f3e3e996c69422f4/0504-uplift-full-3723027-640x360.jpg 01c4682f-10e0-4e2b-94bb-689fd97d6bcc /video/the-uplift-the-wow-kid/ An orchestra's performance receives a surprising reaction from a young boy in the audience – and the single word he uttered made a major impact. Plus, how a Google spreadsheet is helping victims of the California wildfires. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:41:34 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/01/409c572b-8914-49f7-8756-82d49436f857/thumbnail/60x60/1e104c8b47aeba5fc5123826a106b55f/0201-uplift-ful-3507850-640x360.jpg a55e2745-36e3-4114-b8d5-51f3e703e697