to catch a predator

To Catch a Predator was a 2004 American reality show that aired on NBC. Hosted by Chris Hansen, the show has suspected sexual predators arrived at a location as part of sting operation to meet with minors, unaware the minors they have been communicating were actually adults, where Chris reveals himself and interviews the suspects before being arrested by local police.

The show has a mixed reception since some argue the ethical and legal concerns raised over the nature of the sting operations it depicted, in particular potential violations of entrapment laws. The show was cancelled in 2007 due to suicide of a suspected pedophile named Bill Conradt that was filmed by the show, who were later sued by the suspect's family.