The original Dateline NBC series “To Catch a Predator” ended in 2007, but many of those featured have since completed their sentences, while Chris Hansen has continued similar projects.
Status of the original show
“To Catch a Predator” was a recurring segment on NBC’s Dateline that ran from 2004 to 2007, ending after legal and ethical controversies, including a high‑profile lawsuit that was later settled. NBC did not revive the segment, so there is no new network “To Catch a Predator” season or official “Where Are They Now?” follow‑up series on Dateline today.
What happened to the predators
Many of the men caught on the show served jail or prison time, followed by probation or registration as sex offenders, and a number have since been released and are living in various communities under those restrictions. A smaller group remain incarcerated, and reports indicate that roughly several have died since their cases were first publicized.
Where to find updates now
Chris Hansen has returned to similar sting‑style work with successor projects such as “Hansen vs. Predator” and “Takedown with Chris Hansen,” which feature new investigations rather than tracking every past subject. For individual “where are they now” information, most current updates come from independent true‑crime coverage (articles, videos, and fan sites) that look up specific names in court, prison, and offender‑registry records rather than from an official centralized NBC source.