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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 255

    Jul 6, 1954 · The Big Search

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives are called to investigate the disappearance of 13-year-old Bunny Moran. Her parents are frantic, fearing that their daughter has been kidnapped after returning home from a night out. As the detectives gather information, they learn…

    25:55
  2. Ep 256

    Jul 13, 1954 · The Big Rescue

    In Dragnet: The Big Rescue, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the trail of two dangerous robbers who have been wreaking havoc across the city. Armed with a .45 and a machine gun, the duo has successfully held up several establishments, including the notorious 814 Club.…

    26:08
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 257

    Jul 20, 1954 · The Big Heel

    In The Big Heel, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to a juvenile detail investigating a string of house burglaries in a wealthy neighborhood. The thief, a young boy, leaves behind unique tennis shoe prints that hint at his identity, but the detectives struggle to…

    25:59
  4. Ep 258

    Jul 27, 1954 · The Big Match

    In The Big Match, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate a robbery at Charles Cain's auction house. The crime scene reveals that Cain has been assaulted, and as the detectives gather evidence, they discover a partially burned book of matches that becomes…

    26:06
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 259

    Aug 3, 1954 · The Big Stand

    In The Big Stand, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate the shooting of Matthew Denton, who has been shot on a busy street corner. As they delve into the case, they face the challenge of uncovering the motive behind the attack and identifying the assaila…

    29:08
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  6. Ep 260

    Aug 10, 1954 · The Big Wish

    In the Dragnet episode titled The Big Wish, a desperate teenager named John Coulter approaches the police for help with his heroin addiction. He reveals that he feels trapped in his addiction and believes that being incarcerated is the only way to stop using drugs. Detectives Fri…

    26:10
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  7. Ep 261

    Aug 17, 1954 · The Big Cad

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate a robbery involving a significant theft of morphine from a wholesale drug company. As they delve deeper into the case, they discover that a man named Norman Curie, who is found unconscious…

    26:21
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 262

    Aug 24, 1954 · The Big Shock

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to a burglary detail, investigating a string of break-ins in the neighborhood. As they delve into the case, they encounter Jed Nagel, a man with a questionable history who insists he is not involved in…

    26:00
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  9. Ep 263

    Aug 31, 1954 · The Big Office

    In The Big Office, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith navigate a busy night at the Los Angeles police business office. As they field calls and manage reports, they encounter a range of crimes, including a stolen car case that highlights the frustrations of both the police and…

    25:44
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police
  10. Ep 264

    Sep 7, 1954 · The Big Trunk

    In The Big Trunk, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to a homicide case involving the mysterious disappearance of Josephine Allen, an attractive divorcee. As they gather information, they learn about her tumultuous relationships, particularly with her ex-husband J…

    25:31
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  11. Ep 265

    Sep 14, 1954 · The Big Cut

    In the Dragnet episode titled The Big Cut, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate a burglary at a jewelry store where $5,000 worth of watches have been stolen. The crime scene reveals a gaping hole in the wall connecting to a barbershop next door, and the…

    29:24
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 266

    Sep 21, 1954 · The Big Try (different from September 29, 1953)

    In this episode of Dragnet, a young man named Emil Salter walks into the police station to confess to a crime he believes he committed. He claims to have stolen a truck and run over a man on the highway, but as detectives delve deeper into his story, they face the challenge of de…

    26:13
  13. Ep 267

    Sep 28, 1954 · The Big Bible

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives are called to the scene of an attempted suicide that turns fatal when Carl Hamlin is found dead in his study. As they delve into the case, they discover troubling details about Hamlin's life and the circumstances of his death, leading them t…

    29:11
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  14. Ep 268

    Oct 5, 1954 · The Big Handsome Bandit

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, Detective Sergeant Joe Friday and Officer Frank Smith respond to a robbery call at the Royal Bar and Grill. Upon arrival, they discover that a couple has been shot during the heist, and one of the suspects is critically injured. As they piece…

    26:01
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  15. Ep 269

    Oct 12, 1954 · The Big Tarbaby

    In The Big Tarbaby, Ethel Cabot's sudden disappearance sends her husband, George, into a panic as he fears she has been kidnapped. Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to the case and quickly learn that Ethel was last seen leaving her home to meet George at his bar.…

    29:39
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • 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.