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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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1953

  1. Ep 225

    Dec 8, 1953 · The Big Pick

    In The Big Pick, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are tasked with solving a string of pickpocket crimes plaguing Los Angeles. When a distraught man named Lewis Bonning reports that all his money has been stolen, the detectives learn that he had just withdrawn $5,200 from the…

    28:34
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 226

    Dec 15, 1953 · The Big Brink

    In Dragnet: The Big Brink, Detective Joe Friday and his partner, Frank Smith, are on the case of a brazen armored truck robbery. With over $100,000 stolen and no leads on the suspects, the pressure mounts as they await a crucial tip from an anonymous informant who claims to have…

    29:26
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 227

    Dec 22, 1953 · The Big Little Jesus

    In The Big Little Jesus, a Christmas Eve theft at a Los Angeles mission sets the stage for a touching investigation. Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to recover a stolen statue of the Child Jesus, an important piece of religious art. With no leads, they delve into…

    29:19
    • Melancholy
    • Romance
    • Supernatural
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
  4. Ep 228

    Dec 29, 1953 · The Big Steal

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to burglary detail as a wave of thefts sweeps through Los Angeles, specifically targeting women who have just purchased luxurious fur coats. The stakes are high as the detectives must act quickly to id…

    29:02
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller

1954

  1. Ep 229

    Jan 5, 1954 · The Big Listen

    In The Big Listen, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate a tip from an informant at a Turkish bath. A drunken man named Vernon Carmichael reveals that he is involved with a gang planning a major heist, mentioning a mysterious figure named Bud who is cent…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 230

    Jan 12, 1954 · The Big Switch

    In Dragnet: The Big Switch, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate the case of Mona Fenton, a young woman discovered in a hotel room with the gas turned on. Initially thought to be a suicide attempt, the circumstances surrounding her situation raise suspi…

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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.
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29:02
  • Tense
  • Murder
  • Psychological
  • Crime
  • Noir
  • Mystery
  • Drama
  • Ep 231

    Jan 19, 1954 · The Big Bill

    In Dragnet's episode titled The Big Bill, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to a perplexing case involving the disappearance of Bertha Gillespie, a beloved local tea room operator. As they delve into her life, they learn about her upcoming Scrabble match, a signi…

    25:36
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  • Ep 232

    Jan 26, 1954 · The Big Bid

    In The Big Bid, a clothing store in Hollywood suffers a significant burglary, prompting a detailed investigation by detectives Friday and Smith. With over $12,000 worth of merchandise missing, the detectives explore various leads, including the store's assistant manager, Al Baker…

    29:12
  • Ep 233

    Feb 2, 1954 · The Big Filth

    In this episode of Dragnet, Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner are assigned to a juvenile detail after four children are found abandoned in a filthy house. Their mother, Rowena, an apparent alcoholic, has not been seen for days, prompting fears for the children's well-being. As…

    29:17
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police
  • Ep 234

    Feb 9, 1954 · The Big Broad

    In The Big Broad, Sergeant Friday and his partner are on the hunt for a pair of notorious liquor store robbers who have been terrorizing local merchants. The duo, consisting of a man and a striking redhead, has been executing their heists with alarming efficiency, leaving the pol…

    29:27
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 235

    Feb 16, 1954 · The Big Sucker

    In The Big Sucker, a con-man operates in Los Angeles, using real diamonds to lure in victims before selling them worthless cut glass. Detective Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith are assigned to the Bunko Fugitive Detail, where they must unravel the con artist's scheme and pr…

    29:27
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 236

    Feb 23, 1954 · The Big Pipe

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate the shocking murder of Mrs. Ada Fitzgerald, discovered in her office, beaten to death with a lead pipe. As they delve into the case, they encounter a range of suspects and witnesses, inclu…

    29:54
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 237

    Mar 2, 1954 · The Big TV

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to a missing persons case involving Harriet Shipley and her nine-month-old baby. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover troubling signs of Harriet's mental health struggles, includin…

    29:02
  • Ep 238

    Mar 9, 1954 · The Big Cup

    In The Big Cup, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate the shocking murder of Ethel Lawrence, found brutally beaten in her home. As they sift through the evidence, the initial suspicion falls on her husband, Bernard, but the case becomes more complex when…

    29:17
  • Ep 239

    Mar 16, 1954 · The Big Rod

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Friday and Smith are assigned to a hit-and-run case involving a pregnant woman who has been struck by a reckless driver. The stakes are high as they work against time to gather witness statements and evidence to track down the young man resp…

    29:52
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller