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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 240

    Mar 23, 1954 · The Big Mustache

    In The Big Mustache, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate a supermarket robbery where the thief wore a disguise. As they delve into the case, they face the challenge of identifying the suspect based on limited information. The urgency increases when the…

    29:37
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  2. Ep 241

    Mar 30, 1954 · The Big Confession

    In The Big Confession, Paul Marcus walks into the homicide department, seeking to unburden himself of a heavy secret. He confesses to Sergeant Friday that he has killed a young woman named Lorraine Farrell, but insists that his issue is deeply personal and complicated. As he reco…

    29:48
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mistaken identity
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 242

    Apr 6, 1954 · The Big Saw

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives are called to solve a bank robbery involving two masked gunmen. The witnesses provide limited descriptions, making the investigation challenging. As they piece together clues, they must race against time to catch the criminals before they ca…

    29:17
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 243

    Apr 13, 1954 · The Big Note

    In The Big Note, a young woman reaches out to the police, concerned about her friend Katherine Pilgrim's addiction to heroin. Assigned to the juvenile detail, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith must determine the truth behind the report and the circumstances surrounding Kather…

    29:18
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 244

    Apr 20, 1954 · The Big Net

    In The Big Net, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to a robbery detail after a string of violent purse snatchings leaves fourteen women victimized. With conflicting descriptions complicating the investigation, the detectives face mounting pressure as one victim is…

    29:20
  6. Ep 245

    Apr 27, 1954 · The Big Lift

    In Dragnet: The Big Lift, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to the shoplifting detail, where they confront a well-organized gang stealing suits from department stores. With the pressure mounting to catch the thieves, they interview a store employee who provides c…

    29:10
  7. Ep 246

    May 4, 1954 · The Big Stop

    In The Big Stop, a traffic officer is brutally shot at an intersection, leaving the police department in shock and the city on edge. Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to the case, tasked with finding the killer before he can claim another victim. As they sift thr…

    29:25
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 247

    May 11, 1954 · The Big Look

    In Dragnet: The Big Look, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith respond to a call about a woman, Mrs. Kieran, who has been severely beaten. As they delve into the case, they discover that another woman has also been attacked, raising the stakes in their investigation. The detecti…

    28:54
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 248

    May 18, 1954 · The Big Help

    In The Big Help, detectives Friday and Smith are assigned to a forgery detail in Los Angeles, where a group of check passers has already hit over fifty businesses. With no leads on the suspects, they rely on the testimony of Beatrice Dowling, an ex-check forger, who provides cruc…

    25:18
  10. Ep 249

    May 25, 1954 · The Big Watch

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the hunt for Herbert Langley, a suspect in a market robbery that netted $7,000. After weeks of searching, they receive a tip from a bartender about a man named Nick, who matches the description of the robber…

    26:21
  11. Ep 250

    Jun 1, 1954 · The Big Cowboy

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, Detective Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith respond to a call about unknown trouble at an apartment complex. Upon arrival, they discover that Dudley Gray has taken his wife and child hostage, convinced he is a cowboy defending a fort. As…

    24:54
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 251

    Jun 8, 1954 · The Big Student

    In The Big Student, detectives Friday and Smith are on the trail of Louis Rote, a notorious bank robber who has recently escaped from prison. After two months of investigation, they receive a potential lead that could help them track him down. As they delve deeper into Rote's pas…

    25:58
  13. Ep 252

    Jun 15, 1954 · The Big Cat

    In this episode of Dragnet, a frantic man named Clarence Hevel approaches the police to report that a black panther, along with other animals, has gone missing from his carnival. The detectives, led by Sergeant Friday, must quickly determine if the animals were stolen or simply l…

    26:14
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  14. Ep 253

    Jun 22, 1954 · The Big Customer

    In The Big Customer, detectives Fidey and Smith are called to a liquor store where a robbery has turned deadly. A special officer is shot while trying to intervene, and the store owner is brutally knifed. With little evidence and the assailants on the loose, the detectives must p…

    25:57
  15. Ep 254

    Jun 29, 1954 · The Big Chick

    In Dragnet: The Big Chick, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to a narcotics case when the body of Walter Gilmer is found floating in a lake. As they delve into the investigation, they discover that Gilmer's death is tied to a dangerous drug operation flooding the…

    26:08
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • 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.