The WORST episodes of To Catch a Predator

Every episode of To Catch a Predator ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of To Catch a Predator!

To Catch a Predator was an American news exposé series that featured hidden camera investigations by the television newsmagazine program Dateline NBC. It was devoted to impersonating underage people (generally ages 12–15) and detaining male adults who contacted them over the Internet for sexual liaisons. People were lured to meet with a decoy under the pretense of sexual contact and then confronted.

Last Updated: 10/14/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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6.52
23 votes

#1 - Bethpage, Long Island

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/11/2004

The first in the series aired in November 2004 as a Dateline NBC segment called Dangerous Web. The operation was set up in a home in Long Island, NY, to which 18 men came over two-and-a-half days after making an appointment for sex with a minor. One of the men in the investigation was a New York City firefighter, who was later fired by the FDNY.

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6.64
11 votes

#2 - Greenville, Ohio, Part 1

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/26/2006

Chris Hansen travels to Ohio and Florida to file the first in a new series of hidden-camera reports on alleged online sexual predators as part of the ongoing “To Catch a Predator” series.

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6.76
17 votes

#3 - Suburban Washington, D.C.

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/2005

Chris Hansen's report on the dangers of Internet chat rooms for kids includes a hidden-camera investigation and suggestions on how to protect children from online predators.

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7.30
10 votes

#4 - Ocean County, New Jersey, Part 1

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/18/2007

Chris Hansen investigates alleged Internet predators in a hidden-camera report from Ocean County, N.J.

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7.30
10 votes

#5 - Fort Myers, Florida, Part 2

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/17/2006

Correspondent Chris Hansen's “To Catch a Predator” report on Florida raps up.

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7.33
12 votes

#6 - Bowling Green, Kentucky

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/28/2007

Chris Hansen corners alleged Internet stalkers in Bowling Green, Ky., in the 12th edition of "To Catch a Predator.

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7.33
3 votes

#7 - Long Beach, California, Part 2

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/6/2007

Chris Hansen presents Part 2 of his hidden-camera report on alleged Internet predators in Long Beach, Cal.

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7.36
11 votes

#8 - Long Beach, California, Part 1

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/30/2007

Chris Hansen reports on alleged Internet predators in Long Beach, Cal., in Part 1 of his latest “To Catch a Predator” series.

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7.56
9 votes

#9 - Petaluma, California, Part 1

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/29/2006

Chris Hansen journeys to Petaluma, Cal., to continue his hidden-camera investigation into alleged Internet predators.

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7.57
7 votes

#10 - Petaluma, California, Part 2

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/6/2006

Chris Hansen's hidden-camera investigation into alleged Internet predators continues in Petaluma, Cal.

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7.62
13 votes

#11 - Greenville, Ohio, Part 2

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/3/2006

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7.70
10 votes

#12 - Riverside County, California

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/3/2006

Chris Hansen offers a second update to his investigation into online predators and the hazards of Internet chat rooms for children.

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7.73
11 votes

#13 - Fort Myers, Florida, Part 1

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/10/2006

Chris Hansen's investigation into alleged Internet predators continues.

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7.75
8 votes

#14 - Flagler Beach, Florida, Part 1

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/27/2007

Chris Hansen investigates alleged Internet predators in a hidden-camera report from Flagler Beach, Fla.

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7.78
9 votes

#15 - Fortson, Georgia, Part 1

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/13/2006

Chris Hansen journeys to Harris County, Ga., to investigate alleged Internet predators.

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8.00
2 votes

#16 - Flagler Beach, Florida, Part 2

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/6/2007

The conclusion of Chris Hansen's two-part investigation into alleged Internet predators based in Flagler Beach, Fla.

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8.00
2 votes

#17 - Murphy, Texas, Part 2

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/20/2007

The conclusion of correspondent Chris Hansen's two-part investigation into alleged Internet predators based in Murphy, Texas.

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8.11
9 votes

#18 - Fortson, Georgia, Part 2

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/22/2006

Chris Hansen presents the second part of his hidden-camera report on alleged Internet predators. His investigation is based in Harris County, Ga.

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8.50
4 votes

#19 - Murphy, Texas, Part 1

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/13/2007

Chris Hansen presents a hidden-camera report on alleged Internet predators based in Murphy, Texas.

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8.67
3 votes

#20 - Ocean County, New Jersey, Part 2

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 7/25/2007

The conclusion of Chris Hansen's investigation of alleged Internet predators in Ocean County, N.J.

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