Takedown with Chris Hansen Episode Ratings Heatmap
2022 · 20 Seasons · 200 Episodes · Overall Score: 6.5/10 (2 rated)
Season 3 holds the highest collective average score across the series.
Season 3 Details →Complete Episode Rating Matrix
Interactive score chart by season and episode number. Darker green indicates higher ratings; amber and red denote lower reception.
| Episode | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | Season 5 | Season 6 | Season 7 | Season 8 | Season 9 | Season 10 | Season 11 | Season 12 | Season 13 | Season 14 | Season 15 | Season 16 | Season 17 | Season 18 | Season 19 | Season 20 |
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| Ep 7 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 6.0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 8 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 9 | – | – | 7.0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ep 10 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Season Avg | – | – | 7.0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 6.0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Ratings Analysis & Trajectory
Across 20 seasons and 200 episodes, Takedown with Chris Hansen has earned an overall series rating of 6.5 out of 10. The series reached its critical peak early, showing a slight contraction in audience satisfaction in later chapters.
The single highest-rated hour of television in the series is Season 3, Episode 9 ("Call Me Dr. Daddy"), rated at an extraordinary 7.0/10 with 1 ratings. Conversely, the lowest-rated installment is Season 15, Episode 7 ("Devin's Loaded Lies"), landing at 6.0/10.
Top 10 Highest Rated Episodes of Takedown with Chris Hansen
| Rank | Episode | Title | Score | Votes | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Season 3, Ep 9 | Call Me Dr. Daddy | 7.0 | 1 | Apr 6, 2023 |
| #2 | Season 15, Ep 7 | Devin's Loaded Lies | 6.0 | 1 | Oct 2, 2025 |