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Police · 1949–1957

Dragnet

308 episodes · NBC

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

Episodes

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1952

  1. Ep 180

    Nov 30, 1952 · The Big Shirt

    In The Big Shirt, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to a pawn shop where the owner, Mark Williams, has been found murdered. The scene is chaotic, with signs of a struggle evident throughout the shop. As they delve deeper into the investigation, a laundry mark on a…

    29:25
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 181

    Dec 7, 1952 · The Big Mole

    In Dragnet's episode titled The Big Mole, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith tackle a string of baffling burglaries plaguing their city. Their latest case leads them to Nichols Dry Goods, where the owner, Gladys Nichols, discovers her safe has been emptied overnight without tr…

    29:29
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 182

    Dec 14, 1952 · The Big Eavesdrop

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, Sergeant Friday and his partner Frank Smith are on narcotics detail when they overhear a distraught man named Sam Allison admitting to a murder. The tension escalates as the detectives realize they have stumbled upon a crucial piece of evidenc…

    28:59
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  4. Ep 183

    Dec 21, 1952 · 22 Rifle for Christmas

    In the Dragnet episode titled '22 Rifle for Christmas,' a nine-year-old boy named Stanley Johnstone goes missing, prompting a homicide investigation. Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to the scene, where they discover blood stains and an empty shell casing, indicat…

    26:48
  5. Ep 184

    Dec 28, 1952 · The Big Mask Part 1

    In Dragnet: The Big Mask Part 1, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to a robbery detail after a masked bandit targets supermarkets, locking managers in freezers during his heists. With six successful robberies under the suspect's belt, the detectives must work aga…

    29:54
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Drama
    • Thriller

1953

  1. Ep 185

    Jan 4, 1953 · The Big Mask Part 2

    In The Big Mask Part 2, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the trail of the notorious Black Masked Bandit, who has been terrorizing market managers for months. After a hold-up at a bakery, they interview the victim, Mr. Jenkins, who recounts a bizarre encounter with the…

    28:22
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 186

    The Big Small

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FAQ

Can I stream Dragnet free on Goldie?
Yes. Dragnet episodes are free to stream on goldie.fm. Create a free account for unlimited listening; anonymous visitors get a daily sample stream.
How many Dragnet episodes are on Goldie?
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.
When did Dragnet originally air?
Dragnet originally aired 1949–1957 on NBC. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
Does Goldie include transcripts for Dragnet?
Where timed text exists, Goldie shows a searchable transcript alongside the player so you can find dialogue, plot points, and sponsor mentions.
Jan 11, 1953 ·

In The Big Small, a seasoned detective sergeant and his partner are tasked with catching a clever check forger who has been targeting local merchants. The forger, a seemingly sweet old lady named Peggy Janice Small, has a knack for manipulation and deception, using her charm to g…

29:28
  • Tense
  • Crime
  • Psychological
  • Murder
  • Noir
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
  • Ep 187

    Jan 18, 1953 · The Big String

    In the Dragnet episode titled The Big String, a college professor named Henry Wagner returns home to find his wife missing, leaving behind a ransom note. The police are called in to investigate the kidnapping, and they must navigate the professor's uncertainty about involving law…

    29:24
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 188

    Jan 25, 1953 · The Big Lay-Out

    In The Big Lay-Out, the stakes rise when Gary Field, a seemingly model student and the son of a police officer, falls into the grips of heroin addiction. His father, Ed, is devastated and reaches out to his friend, Detective Joe Friday, for help. As Joe and his partner Frank Smit…

    29:43
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 189

    Feb 1, 1953 · The Big Strip

    In The Big Strip, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the trail of a gang of car strippers wreaking havoc in Los Angeles. The investigation takes a dark turn when a 16-year-old boy, Charles Roxford, is killed in a car crash while trying to escape arrest. As the detective…

    29:43
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 190

    Feb 8, 1953 · The Big Press

    In Dragnet: The Big Press, Sgt. Friday and his partner are assigned to the forgery detail, where they face the challenge of apprehending two men who have been passing bad checks throughout Los Angeles. With a total of $70,000 at stake, the duo dives into the investigation, examin…

    29:32
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 191

    Feb 15, 1953 · The Big Tooth

    In The Big Tooth, a woman named Mrs. Randall approaches detectives Friday and Smith, reporting her mother, Bertha Schroeder, missing. The investigation quickly turns to her husband, Henry Schroeder, who has a history of abusive behavior towards her mother. As the detectives delve…

    29:32
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  • Ep 192

    Feb 22, 1953 · The Big Smoke

    In The Big Smoke, the detectives of the LAPD's homicide detail are called to a gruesome scene where an elderly man has been murdered and his invalid wife severely beaten. As they navigate the aftermath of this brutal crime, they face the challenge of gathering evidence and testim…

    29:34
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  • Ep 193

    Mar 1, 1953 · The Big Want

    In The Big Want, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the trail of George Richmond, a fugitive linked to a string of violent crimes against law enforcement. As they investigate, they learn that Richmond is not just a petty criminal but a dangerous individual who has alrea…

    29:24
  • Ep 194

    Mar 8, 1953 · The Big Laugh

    In The Big Laugh, a confidence man preys on vulnerable women, promising love and marriage, only to disappear with their money. Detective Sergeant Friday and his partner, Frank Smith, are assigned to the bunko detail, where they investigate the case of a woman who has been swindle…

    29:32
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller