Episode guide
Takedown with Chris Hansen: Season 17
10 episodes · premiered Jan 9, 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.
- Episode 1: Deandre Says It Will Get Messy Jan 9, 2026 · 27m Chris speaks with Deandre during a sting operation in Livingston Parish, Louisiana
- Episode 2: Tyler's Kind of Breaking the Law Jan 16, 2026 · 26m As part of a sting operation in Harford County, Maryland, Chris comes face-to-face with Tyler.
- Episode 3: Dr. Oyster Shucker Jan 23, 2026 · 26m In Livingston Parish, Louisiana, Chris and Mansoor met face to face during a sting operation.
- Episode 4: Brien is Really Tryin' Jan 30, 2026 · 31m Chris interviews Brien during a sting operation in Marion County, Florida.
- Episode 5: Goodness Gracious Feb 6, 2026 · 32m Chris speaks with Jerry Lee & Jeramy during a sting operation in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
- Episode 6: Northern Exposure Feb 13, 2026 · 17m Chris interviews Nicholas during a sting operation in Dickinson County, Michigan.
- Episode 7: Justin's Dirty Talk Feb 20, 2026 · 25m Chris interviews Justin during a sting operation in Marion County, Florida.
- Episode 8: Devon's Demons Feb 27, 2026 · 21m Chris speaks with Devon during a sting operation in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
- Episode 9: Polk County Anthony and Louie Mar 6, 2026 · 31m Chris Hansen confronts Anthony and Louie in a sting operation in Polk County, Florida.
- Episode 10: Oh Shoot Hunter! Mar 13, 2026 · 21m Chris speaks with Hunter during a sting operation in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.