Season 4 • Episode 48
LatestFormer NBC News fixture Chris Hansen leads a team of correspondents on this series that explores the world of crime, mystery and drama through real-life criminal cases. Hansen brings to the show a modified version of a long-running segment he did at NBC. In "Hansen vs. Predator," he helps bring down predators who use social media to target children. Dirty politicians, financial scammers and celebrities are also targeted by Hansen's investigations. Hansen anchors the show from the streets of New York City, while most of the correspondents are based at the Los Angeles newsroom.
Production
Hansen's 'why don't you take a seat' nostalgia bait.
Creator
Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hansen's 'To Catch a Predator' NBC segments spawned internet meme culture around 2006, making 'why don't you have a seat' a permanent part of millennial vocabulary.
The show's shift from broadcast to cable/streaming reflects how true crime migrated from public interest journalism to binge-able entertainment product.
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