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Police · 1949–1957

Dragnet

308 episodes · NBC

Play “Production 2 aka Homicide aka The Nickel Plated Gun”
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About this show

Dragnet is a police radio series (1949–1957) on NBC. Hosted by George Fenneman.

Cast & guest stars›

Voices you hear across this show

Jack Webb

286 episodes

Ben Alexander

142 episodes

Barton Yarborough

109 episodes

Vic Perrin

26 episodes

Virginia Gregg

23 episodes

Herb Ellis

21 episodes

C

C. B. Harrow

1 episode

H

Harry Morgan

1 episode

W

Walter Schumann

51 episodes

V

Victor Rodman

11 episodes

Hosts & announcers›

Who brought the night on the air

G

George Fenneman

83 episodes

H

Hal Gibney

41 episodes

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Fatima Cigarettes

15 episodes

G

Grainger Pipe Tobacco

2 episodes

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L & M

1 episode

T

The Big Want

1 episode

V

Velvet Pipe Tobacco

1 episode

Networks›

Where this series was heard

NBC

308 episodes

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NBC net

288 episodes

Episodes

On Goldie — 308 episodes · page 1 of 21

19491950195119521953195419551956All years
  1. Ep 2

    Jun 10, 1949 · Production 2 aka Homicide aka The Nickel Plated Gun

    In the Dragnet episode titled 'Production 2', detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero respond to a shooting incident where two police officers are critically injured outside a notorious cafe. As they delve into the investigation, they gather witness statements and utilize advanced t…

    29:44
  2. Ep 3

    Jun 17, 1949 · Production 3 aka The Werewolf

    In Dragnet's episode titled The Werewolf, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are on the trail of a vicious criminal who has been terrorizing women in Los Angeles. Dubbed the Werewolf by the press, this man has brutally attacked and robbed eighteen women, leaving them beaten and…

    29:28
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 4

    Jun 24, 1949 · Production 4 aka Homicide aka Quick Trigger Gun Men

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are thrust into a high-stakes situation when a gang of quick-trigger gunmen threatens the lives of police officers. After a cop is shot during a stakeout at a bar, Friday and Romero rush to the scene to inv…

    29:54
  4. Ep 5

    Jul 7, 1949 · The Helen Corday Murder

    In The Helen Corday Murder, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a chilling homicide case involving the brutal murder of a young waitress named Helen Corday. As they sift through evidence, they discover a steel pipe used as the murder weapon and a series of clues…

    29:51
  5. Ep 6

    Jul 14, 1949 · Red Light Bandit

    In the Dragnet episode titled Red Light Bandit, a cunning criminal poses as a police officer, terrorizing the city with a series of violent robberies. Detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to the case, racing against time to stop the bandit before he can harm more vic…

    29:37
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 7

    Jul 21, 1949 · Attempted City Hall Bombing

    In the Dragnet episode 'Attempted City Hall Bombing,' detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called back to duty to handle a critical situation. A man named Vernon Carney has entered City Hall with a homemade bomb, threatening to blow up the building unless his brother is relea…

    29:59
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  7. Ep 8

    Jul 28, 1949 · Missing Persons - Juanita Lasky

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to the missing persons detail when they receive a call from Juanita Lasky's worried mother. Juanita has been missing for over a month, and with Christmas approaching, her mother fears for her safety. Th…

    29:56
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Drama
    • Police
  8. Ep 9

    Aug 4, 1949 · Benny Trounsel - Narcotics

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are thrust into a complex case following the brutal murder of Benny Trounsel, a known narcotics user. After Benny is found beaten in an alley, he reveals crucial information about a new drug operation befor…

    29:43
  9. Ep 10

    Aug 11, 1949 · Production 10 aka Homicide aka Maniac Murderer aka Mad Killer At Large

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are thrust into a chilling case involving a homicidal maniac who has brutally murdered and mutilated several young women. The investigation begins on a rainy night in Los Angeles, where the detectives are c…

    29:55
  10. Ep 11

    Aug 18, 1949 · Production 11 aka Sixteen Jewel Thieves

    In Dragnet's episode titled Production 11 aka Sixteen Jewel Thieves, a series of jewel burglaries plagues Los Angeles, with each night bringing a new theft. Detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to the case, racing against time to catch the elusive thief who has stole…

    29:43
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  11. Ep 12

    Aug 25, 1949 · Police Academy - Mario Koski

    In this episode of Dragnet, a new police recruit, Hank Decker, seeks to join the force amidst a wave of violent robberies by a gang known as the blitz bandits. These criminals are not only well-armed but also highly organized, committing multiple heists each night. As Decker navi…

    29:20
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 13

    Sep 1, 1949 · Auto Burglaries - Myra, the Redhead

    In this episode of Dragnet, Detectives Friday and Romero are assigned to the auto theft detail, where a wave of burglaries has left Los Angeles reeling. With more than 250 cars broken into and thousands of dollars in property stolen, they apprehend two young suspects but struggle…

    29:57
  13. Ep 14

    Sep 3, 1949 · Eric Kelby - Body Buried In Nursery

    In the Dragnet episode titled 'Eric Kelby - Body Buried In Nursery', detectives are called to investigate the sudden disappearance of Agnes Kelby. Initially, it appears to be a routine missing persons case, but as they dig deeper, they uncover suspicious behavior from her husband…

    29:52
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 15

    Sep 10, 1949 · Sullivan Kidnapping

    In the Dragnet episode titled 'Sullivan Kidnapping,' a desperate father receives a ransom note after his daughter disappears. The note demands $30,000 for her safe return, signed ominously by 'The Wolf.' As detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate, they uncover the chilli…

    29:27
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  15. Ep 16

    Sep 17, 1949 · James Vickers - Cop Killing - Tunnel Chase

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are thrust into a tense situation when a police officer is shot during a routine traffic stop. With one suspect apprehended, the detectives race against time to find the second man who fled the scene. As th…

    29:13
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
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Goldie has 308 playable Dragnet episodes available to stream, with show art and metadata (and transcripts where available). That count is surviving recordings in the catalog, not every historical broadcast.
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Dragnet originally aired 1949–1957 on NBC. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
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