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The Worst Episodes of Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen

Every episode of Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen!

Chris Hansen brings his unrivaled journalistic skills to a series revealing the hidden truth behind America's most shocking murders. His trade-mark interviewing excellence guides the viewer through every twist and turn of an enthralling criminal

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#1 - Nightmare on Imperial Avenue
S1:E18/17/2015
he show takes a look at the case of Anthony Sowell, a Cleveland-based serial killer who was convicted of killing 11 women.
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#2 - Deadly Love
S1:E28/24/2015
The show takes a look at the case of a couple of teen lesbian lovers who killed one's grandparents after they attempted to break up their relationship.
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#3 - A Girl in Need
S1:E38/31/2015
The show takes a look at the murder of a pregnant woman.
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#4 - Dark Obsession
S1:E49/7/2015
The show takes a look into the disappearance of a woman and her three daughters.
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#5 - Senseless in Seattle
S1:E59/14/2015
The stabbing death of a Vietnam veteran causes Seattle detectives to find out about a crime ring led by a Gypsy con woman.
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#6 - Deadly Thrill
S1:E69/21/2015
The discovery of a man's headless body launches an investigation with countless twists and turns, then a teenager confesses accusing his friend of being the mastermind behind the murder.
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The 20 BEST Episodes of Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen

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#7 - The Lady Killers
S1:E79/28/2015
Chris Hansen interviews a convicted killer in order to understand why he and his brother kidnapped an elderly Texas woman, drove around and showed her off as their "prize" before assaulting her and tossing her into a river where she drowned to death.
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#8 - If I Can’t Have Him...
S1:E810/5/2015
When Sheila Davalloo becomes the 'odd woman out' in a love triangle, she kills her rival. The case remains a mystery for months until Sheila tries killing her husband and a dedicated detective finally puts the pieces together of this sordid story.
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#9 - Pushed to the Edge
S1:E910/12/2015
They were once best buddies in a small Wyoming town. But after Bob Duke's wife and young son die in a tragic fall, it changes this friendship forever, exposing Bob as the killer and Roger as the one to finally expose the horrific truth.
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#10 - Mount Vernon Gothic
S1:E1010/19/2015
Detectives called the crime scene "a slaughterhouse." Matthew Hoffman killed two women and a boy in an Ohio home before kidnapping a thirteen-year-old girl and holding her hostage. Once arrested, Hoffman’s bizarre obsession is revealed.
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#11 - Murder on Highway 23
S2:E17/25/2016
In California's Simi Valley, 20-year-old Megan Barroso is heading home from a July 4th party when she disappears. Her car is found stranded on Highway 23 - riddled by bullets from an AK47. Chris unfolds the harrowing tale of a truly evil predator.
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#12 - Wrong Place, Deadly Time
S2:E28/1/2016
Anthony Lee used to be a well-known drag queen in Tampa's nightclubs. But while cooking dinner at his friend Tiffany's house, he's gunned down by an angry intruder as Tiffany hides in the bathroom. The motive will lead Chris to uncover his killer.
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#13 - A Deadly Diamond
S2:E38/8/2016
In Gulf Harbors, Florida, retiree Jean Schwarzkopf is a woman of means who enjoys the company of younger men. When she is found murdered in her own home, there are several suspects. Chris Hansen finds the motive is what gives the killer away.
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#14 - A Kid to Kill For
S2:E48/15/2016
In Planada, CA, young mother Ana Ceja drives off with her 3-month-old son...and never comes back. But then, police find her empty car, a discarded car seat, and a corpse burned beyond recognition out in the orchards. Chris reveals a shocking tale.
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#15 - Shots in the Heartland
S2:E58/22/2016
In Topeka, KS, Mike Sisco and Karen Harkness have invited their parents over to celebrate their upcoming wedding. Instead, the couple is found gunned down in their own bed. Whoever did it left no trace. Chris goes after the motive to the mystery.
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#16 - Murder at Yale
S2:E68/29/2016
Yale University medical researcher Annie Le is about to get married, but she vanishes on her way to her lab. The frantic search for her turns into a nation-wide sensation. Now, for the first time on TV, Chris reveals what really happened to her.
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#17 - Forever Missing
S2:E79/5/2016
In Canyon, TX, teenager Fred Moseley is left home alone over a long weekend – and abruptly disappears. His beloved new car is found abandoned on the outskirts of town… his shotgun missing. Chris Hansen investigates a mystery that lasted ten years.
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#18 - And Justice for All
S2:E89/12/2016
In St. Augustine, FL, Jesse Whitley is a small-time scoundrel who drives off on a stormy night, never to return. His body is found floating in the St. John’s river, and police have a list of suspects. It takes 17 years to bring his killer to justice.
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#19 - Kill or Be Killed
S2:E99/19/2016
Although Josh Bailey suffers from mental disabilities, he’s managed to carve out a decent life for himself. But after he disappears, his parents fear he’s fallen in with the wrong crowd. Chris travels to Chapel Hill, NC to uncover the true story.
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#20 - Deadline: Thanksgiving
S2:E109/26/2016
Jim Madonna doesn’t have much to be grateful for on Thanksgiving. He recently lost his job. But when his son finds him shot to death, killed in his own car, all of Taunton, MA is shocked. Chris reveals a grim holiday tale of murder and betrayal.
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#21 - Deadly Compulsive
S3:E19/5/2017
In Longmont, CO, Tammy Tatum is brutally murdered right near her one-year-old daughter, Sadie. Now 24, Sadie reveals to Chris Hansen the shocking truth... that the killer was someone she knew her entire life.
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#22 - Slip of the Tongue
S3:E29/12/2017
The brutal shooting of Stephen Perret looks like a mob hit. Police have little evidence, but soon discover Stephen made a call just before he was murdered. Chris tracks down the person Stephen called... who reveals the identity of his killer.
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#23 - The Death of a Genius
S3:E39/19/2017
Detectives searching for wealthy scientist Walter Sartory believe he's been kidnapped and is being held hostage for his fortunes. Chris Hansen discovers that investigators were in a race against time to find Walter before it was too late.
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#24 - Murder in Boulder
S3:E49/26/2017
College senior Susannah Chase had everything to live for, but just a few days before Christmas she was brutally attacked only yards from her home. Chris Hansen travels to Boulder, Colo., to discover the shocking truth behind her murder.
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#25 - Episode 5
S3:E510/3/2017
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Nightmare on Imperial Avenue" is the worst rated episode of "Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/17/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Deadly Love".