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In the gripping episode The Big Impossible from Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are thrust into a challenging investigation involving a string of supermarket robberies. The robberies are executed with precision and speed, leaving the police baffled. Their primary suspect, Bernie Hanson, is currently hospitalized, which raises questions about his ability to orchestrate the crimes. The detectives must navigate this complicated situation, as they know that time is of the essence to prevent further thefts.
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