Takedown with Chris Hansen — Season 17
10 episodesFirst aired 9 January 2026
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.
E1Takedown - Deandre Says It Will Get Messy
Jan 202627m
Chris speaks with Deandre during a sting operation in Livingston Parish, Louisiana
E2Takedown - Tyler's Kind of Breaking the Law
Jan 202626m
As part of a sting operation in Harford County, Maryland, Chris comes face-to-face with Tyler.
E3Takedown - Dr. Oyster Shucker
Jan 202626m
In Livingston Parish, Louisiana, Chris and Mansoor met face to face during a sting operation.
E4Takedown - Brien is Really Tryin'
Jan 202631m
Chris interviews Brien during a sting operation in Marion County, Florida.
E5Takedown - Goodness Gracious
Feb 202632m
Chris speaks with Jerry Lee & Jeramy during a sting operation in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
E6Takedown - Northern Exposure
Feb 202617m
Chris interviews Nicholas during a sting operation in Dickinson County, Michigan.
E7Takedown - Justin's Dirty Talk
Feb 202625m
Chris interviews Justin during a sting operation in Marion County, Florida.
E8Takedown - Devon's Demons
Feb 202621m
Chris speaks with Devon during a sting operation in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
E9Takedown - Polk County Anthony and Louie
Mar 202631m
Chris Hansen confronts Anthony and Louie in a sting operation in Polk County, Florida.
E10Takedown - Oh Shoot Hunter!
Mar 202621m
Chris speaks with Hunter during a sting operation in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
