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An American news exposé series featuring hidden camera investigations by Dateline NBC, devoted to impersonating underage minors and detaining adult men who contacted them over the Internet for sexual liaisons. The men are lured to

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 1 - Bethpage, Long Island, New York
    7.7/10(132 votes)

    #1 - Bethpage, Long Island, New York

    S1:E1

    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 a date for sex with a minor. One of the men in the investigation was a New York City firefighter, who was later fired.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 8 - Fortson, Georgia (1)
    7.8/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Fortson, Georgia (1)

    S1:E8

    20 men over four and a half days were exposed by the show, arrested, prosecuted, and ultimately sentenced.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 9 - Fortson, Georgia (2)
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Fortson, Georgia (2)

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 4 - Greenville, Ohio (1)
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    #4 - Greenville, Ohio (1)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 6 - Fort Meyers, Florida (1)
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    #5 - Fort Meyers, Florida (1)

    S1:E6

    Chris Hansen's investigation into alleged Internet predators continues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 10 - Petaluma, California (1)
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Petaluma, California (1)

    S1:E10

    29 men were netted in three days in a town outside of San Francisco famous for the murder of Polly Klass by a child predator and former residence of JonBenet Ramsey murder suspect John Mark Karr.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 5 - Greenville, Ohio (2)
    8.3/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Greenville, Ohio (2)

    S1:E5

    Is this a crime that only happens in and around big cities? Or does it happen everywhere? Seventeen men are arrested over a three day period as Dateline goes to the Heartland.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 2 - Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia
    8.5/10(26 votes)

    #8 - Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 3 - Mira Loma, Riverside County, California
    8.5/10(25 votes)

    #9 - Mira Loma, Riverside County, California

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 7 - Fort Meyers, Florida (2)
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    #10 - Fort Meyers, Florida (2)

    S1:E7

    Part two of Chris Hansen's investigation into internet predators in Florida.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 11 - Petaluma, California (2)
    8.7/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Petaluma, California (2)

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 12 - Long Beach, California (1)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Long Beach, California (1)

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 13 - Long Beach, California (2)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Long Beach, California (2)

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 14 - Murphy, Texas (1)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Murphy, Texas (1)

    S1:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 15 - Murphy, Texas (2)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Murphy, Texas (2)

    S1:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 17 - Flagler Beach, Florida (2)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Flagler Beach, Florida (2)

    S1:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 19 - Ocean County, New Jersey (2)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Ocean County, New Jersey (2)

    S1:E19

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 20 - Bowling Green, Kentucky
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Bowling Green, Kentucky

    S1:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 16 - Flagler Beach, Florida (1)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Flagler Beach, Florida (1)

    S1:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. To Catch a Predator Season 1 Episode 18 - Ocean County, New Jersey (1)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Ocean County, New Jersey (1)

    S1:E18

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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Bethpage, Long Island, New York" is the worst rated episode of "To Catch a Predator". It scored 7.7/10 based on 132 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/11/2004. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Fortson, Georgia (1)".