Takedown with Chris Hansen

Season 17

2026 · 10 episodes · 4h 17m in all

Over the past two decades, Chris Hansen's investigations have led to hundreds of would-be sex criminals being stopped in their tracks. Amazingly, after 500 arrests and hundreds of millions of video views, men continue to try to meet children online. So, his mission continues.

Episodes

1. 

   1. Deandre Says It Will Get Messy

   9 Jan 2026 · 27 min

   Chris speaks with Deandre during a sting operation in Livingston Parish, Louisiana

2. 

   2. Tyler's Kind of Breaking the Law

   16 Jan 2026 · 26 min

   As part of a sting operation in Harford County, Maryland, Chris comes face-to-face with Tyler.

3. 

   3. Dr. Oyster Shucker

   23 Jan 2026 · 26 min

   In Livingston Parish, Louisiana, Chris and Mansoor met face to face during a sting operation.

4. 

   4. Brien is Really Tryin'

   30 Jan 2026 · 31 min

   Chris interviews Brien during a sting operation in Marion County, Florida.

5. 

   5. Goodness Gracious

   6 Feb 2026 · 32 min

   Chris speaks with Jerry Lee & Jeramy during a sting operation in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.

6. 

   6. Northern Exposure

   13 Feb 2026 · 17 min

   Chris interviews Nicholas during a sting operation in Dickinson County, Michigan.

7. 

   7. Justin's Dirty Talk

   20 Feb 2026 · 25 min

   Chris interviews Justin during a sting operation in Marion County, Florida.

8. 

   8. Devon's Demons

   27 Feb 2026 · 21 min

   Chris speaks with Devon during a sting operation in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.

9. 

   9. Polk County Anthony and Louie

   6 Mar 2026 · 31 min

   Chris Hansen confronts Anthony and Louie in a sting operation in Polk County, Florida.

10. 

    10. Oh Shoot Hunter!

    13 Mar 2026 · 21 min

    Chris speaks with Hunter during a sting operation in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.