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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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  1. Ep 210

    Jun 28, 1953 · The Big Ham

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives are called to investigate the death of a young girl, initially reported as a suicide. As they sift through the evidence, they learn her identity as Gloria Z. Paul and discover a troubling note that hints at deeper issues in her life. With th…

    29:23
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 211

    Sep 1, 1953 · The Big Bop

    In the Dragnet episode titled The Big Bop, a lone thief wreaks havoc on check cashing agencies, culminating in a tragic murder during one of his robberies. Detective Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith are tasked with tracking down the elusive criminal before he strikes again.…

    29:28
  3. Ep 212

    Sep 8, 1953 · The Big Lift

    In The Big Lift, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to a burglary detail as a thief wreaks havoc across Los Angeles, hitting seventeen homes in just five weeks. The burglar operates with chilling precision, targeting homes during specific evening hours and leaving…

    29:34
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  4. Ep 213

    Sep 15, 1953 · The Big Cab

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives are called to investigate a brutal robbery at a neighborhood grocery store, where the elderly owner, Raymond Bailey, has been attacked with a shotgun. As the detectives piece together the events leading up to the crime, they must race agains…

    29:28
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 214

    Sep 22, 1953 · The Big Slip

    In The Big Slip, Detective Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith are called to investigate a potential auto theft at a used car lot. Jesse McGowan, the dealer, believes he has unknowingly bought a stolen Mercury along with its fraudulent pink slip. As they delve deeper into the…

    29:30
  6. Ep 215

    Sep 29, 1953 · The Big Try

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, Detective Joe Friday and his partner, Frank Smith, are called to a scene where a man named Jan Patachek has barricaded himself in his apartment, threatening to take his own life rather than face jail time for forgery. As they arrive, the stake…

    29:43
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  7. Ep 216

    Oct 6, 1953 · The Big Little Mother

    In The Big Little Mother, detectives Friday and Smith are on the case of a persistent forger who has been operating in Los Angeles for six years. Known as 'The Little Mother', she forges charge slips primarily for children's clothing, exploiting the busy atmosphere of department…

    29:32
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 217

    Oct 13, 1953 · The Big Plea

    In The Big Plea, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the hunt for James Bolan, a parole violator suspected of multiple robberies. As they gather information, they encounter Stanley McGowan, who claims to have distanced himself from Bolan. The detectives must navigate a w…

    29:41
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  9. Ep 218

    Oct 20, 1953 · The Big Paint

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives are assigned to a case involving a gang of car strippers who have been operating in their city. With no leads on the gang's identity, the investigation takes a turn when an ex-con provides crucial information about a suspect named Manny Phil…

    29:41
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  10. Ep 219

    Oct 27, 1953 · The Big Fraud

    In this episode of Dragnet, Sergeant Friday and his partner, Frank Smith, tackle a dangerous extortion ring that masquerades as law enforcement to exploit wealthy citizens. The gang's deceitful tactics involve conning victims into paying exorbitant fees for trivial services, leav…

    29:23
  11. Ep 220

    Nov 3, 1953 · The Big Rain

    In The Big Rain, detectives Friday and Smith respond to a call about a woman who has been severely beaten and left in the gutter during a heavy rainstorm. The victim, Grace Dillon, is rushed to the hospital, but her condition is critical. As the detectives gather evidence and que…

    29:16
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 221

    Nov 10, 1953 · The Big Kid

    In The Big Kid, tensions flare between two teenage gangs, 'The Orchids' and 'The Pink Rats,' as rumors of an impending gang war circulate. Assigned to the juvenile detail, detectives Friday and Smith must navigate the complexities of youth crime to prevent violence from erupting.…

    29:40
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 222

    Nov 17, 1953 · The Big Flight

    In Dragnet: The Big Flight, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the case of a violent supermarket robbery that leaves one clerk severely injured. With a good description of the thieves, they work tirelessly to track down the suspects, but one of them, Harold Nelson Bisho…

    25:43
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 223

    Nov 24, 1953 · The Big Present

    In The Big Present, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the case of the elusive 'Milk-Bottle Bandit,' who has committed numerous petty thefts across Los Angeles. The bandit leaves behind empty milk bottles at each crime scene, leading the detectives to suspect that a juv…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police
  15. Ep 224

    Dec 1, 1953 · The Big Odd

    In this episode of Dragnet, a furniture truck hijacking leads to the kidnapping of the driver, Mr. Gilmore. Detectives Friday and Smith are tasked with solving the case amidst a string of similar crimes in the city. As they gather information from the victim, they learn about the…

    29:38
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
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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.