The untold truth of To Catch a Predator

The untold truth of To Catch a Predator

Led by host Chris Hansen, To Catch a Predator took viewers on a series of queasily compelling journeys as they tracked down and nabbed sexual offenders — on camera. It sparked ratings magic for years, and attracted plenty of controversy of its own along the way. Sure, it made for compelling television, but were Hansen and his crew really the good guys here? Did To Catch a Predator perform a public service, or was it just another ratings-hungry reality series? However you feel about NBC's hit Dateline segment, we've dug up a collection of behind-the-scenes details that might change your opinion. From forgotten stories surrounding the production to all the ups and downs experienced by Hansen and his signature series in more recent years, this is the untold truth of To Catch a Predator.

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