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Chris Hansen
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THE TIMELINE / DATED RECORD
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13documented events
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THE RECEIPTS
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13FEB 2026 · Dispute
The documentary, Dangerous Games: Investigating Roblox — A Chris Hansen Special, was released on February 27, 2026
The documentary, Dangerous Games: Investigating Roblox — A Chris Hansen Special, was released on February 27, 2026, and is available exclusively on the subscription streaming platform TruBlu.
Open source ↗122022 · Dispute
Hansen returned to television in 2022 with the series Takedown with Chris Hansen on his streaming service TruBlu
Hansen returned to television in 2022 with the series Takedown with Chris Hansen on his streaming service TruBlu, which once more finds him investigating and interviewing online predators.
Open source ↗112020 · Dispute
Hansen has hosted a podcast called Predators I've Caught
Since 2020, Hansen has hosted a podcast called Predators I've Caught in which he revisits the various predator investigations he has conducted from his perspective, in addition to offering any new information regarding the suspects of the investigations and answering submitted questions.
Open source ↗102020 · Milestone
He co-founded the true crime–oriented streaming service TruBlu in 2020, for which he produced
He co-founded the true crime–oriented streaming service TruBlu in 2020, for which he produced and starred in the web series Takedown with Chris Hansen.
Open source ↗09JAN 2020 · Dispute
Jackson also filed a lawsuit against Hansen, which took place on January 24, 2020
Jackson also filed a lawsuit against Hansen, which took place on January 24, 2020.
Open source ↗08OCT 2019 · Milestone
Launches Have a Seat with Chris Hansen on YouTube
Launches Have a Seat with Chris Hansen on YouTube.
Open source ↗07AUG 2016 · Milestone
Hansen was introduced as the new host of the syndicated news program Crime Watch Daily beginning
On August 22, 2016, Hansen was introduced as the new host of the syndicated news program Crime Watch Daily beginning with its second-season premiere on September 12.
Open source ↗062015 · Dispute
Hansen hosted Killer Instinct, a show on Investigation Discovery chronicling homicide cases
In 2015, Hansen hosted Killer Instinct, a show on Investigation Discovery chronicling homicide cases.
Open source ↗05AUG 2013 · Business
NBC decided not to renew its contract with Hansen, ultimately ending his tenure of 20 years
In August 2013, NBC decided not to renew its contract with Hansen, ultimately ending his tenure of 20 years.
Open source ↗042013 · Dispute
After parting ways with NBC in 2013, he began hosting Killer Instinct on Investigation Discovery in 2015
After parting ways with NBC in 2013, he began hosting Killer Instinct on Investigation Discovery in 2015, a short-lived series that documented homicide investigations.
Open source ↗03MAR 2007 · Milestone
Hansen's book, To Catch a Predator: Protecting Your Kids from Online Enemies Already in Your Home
In March 2007, Hansen's book, To Catch a Predator: Protecting Your Kids from Online Enemies Already in Your Home, was released in the American market.
Open source ↗02JAN 2007 · Milestone
Hansen appeared on the BET news series American Gangster
On January 9, 2007, Hansen appeared on the BET news series American Gangster.
Open source ↗012004 · Milestone
To Catch a Predator begins as a Dateline NBC segment
To Catch a Predator begins as a Dateline NBC segment.
Open source ↗Recent uploads
Imported from the channel’s public YouTube feed.
Predator Has a Shocking Secret
This Predator Had a Shocking Secret
Women Are Being Groomed In Nightclubs
Nightclub Predators Are Sharing Their Tactics
Nightclub Grooming Tactics
A Conspiracy At Nightclubs In Toronto?