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Synopsis
In the gripping episode The Big Rain from Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the night watch in Los Angeles when they receive a call about a woman found beaten in the street. The rain pours down heavily, complicating the scene as they rush to the location. Upon arrival, they find the victim, Grace Dillon, in critical condition with severe injuries, including a possible skull fracture. The urgency of the situation is palpable as the detectives realize that her survival is uncertain, and they must act quickly to uncover the circumstances surrounding her attack.
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