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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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1954

  1. Ep 270

    Oct 19, 1954 · The Big Mannikin

    In The Big Mannikin, detectives Friday and Smith are assigned to a missing person's case when Jason Helmer fails to return home. His wife expresses concern, noting that he was last seen with Fredrick Madison, a man with whom he had a troubled history due to his past drinking prob…

    26:45
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 271

    Oct 26, 1954 · The Big Key

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to a robbery detail involving a string of drugstore heists. Over the past five weeks, an unidentified robber has successfully held up twelve drugstores, making off with cash and narcotics without leavi…

    26:21
  3. Ep 272

    Nov 2, 1954 · The Big Locker

    In Dragnet: The Big Locker, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate a pawn shop where a man named James Fedder tries to sell an expensive emerald ring. As they dig deeper, they discover that the ring is likely stolen, and Fedder's story begins to unravel u…

    29:32
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 273

    Nov 9, 1954 · The Big Coins

    In The Big Coins, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate a suspicious fire at a home that has been burglarized. As they sift through the charred remains, they uncover evidence suggesting that the fire was deliberately set to cover up the crime. The stakes…

    25:02
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 274

    Nov 16, 1954 · The Big Dog

    In this episode of Dragnet, an old man is driven to desperation after the poisoning of his cherished dog, Queenie. Armed with a shotgun, he threatens anyone who approaches, convinced that the culprit will return to face him. Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith arrive on the sce…

    24:47
    • Tense
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 275

    Nov 23, 1954 · The Big Switch

    In The Big Switch, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to the scene of a homicide where George Pilsen lies dead in his bed. His wife, Mrs. Pilsen, is distraught and claims she found him after returning from shopping. As the investigation unfolds, the detectives learn…

    25:53
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Revenge
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  7. Ep 276

    Nov 30, 1954 · The Big Gone

    In The Big Gone, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith respond to a robbery at a flower shop in Los Angeles, where two men are shot during the incident. However, the shocking twist is that the bodies of the assailants vanish without a trace, leaving the detectives puzzled. As the…

    26:06
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 277

    Dec 7, 1954 · The Big Dig

    In The Big Dig, a woman approaches the LAPD to report her sister, Margaret Shayne, missing, and accuses her brother-in-law of murder. Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith delve into the case, discovering bloodstains in the garage and a web of family tensions that complicate thei…

    25:53
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 278

    Dec 14, 1954 · The Big Lens

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to a robbery detail after a woman named Mrs. Alston is admitted to the hospital following a harrowing kidnapping and robbery. As they interview her, she recounts the terrifying moments when tw…

    26:27
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  10. Ep 279

    Dec 21, 1954 · The Big Little Jesus

    In the Dragnet episode titled The Big Little Jesus, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate the theft of a statue of the Child Jesus from an old mission church in Los Angeles. With Christmas approaching, the stakes are high as they work to recover the stat…

    27:20
    • Cozy
    • Crime
    • Supernatural
    • Revenge
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  11. Ep 280

    Dec 28, 1954 · The Big Underground

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith delve into a string of burglaries and car thefts that have left a local businessman, John Binyon, feeling vulnerable. The investigation begins when Binyon reports his office has been robbed, with valuable items mis…

    25:39
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama

1955

  1. Ep 281

    Jan 4, 1955 · The Big Mug

    In The Big Mug, Sgt. Friday and his partner are on the trail of a notorious strong arm robber who has escalated his attacks, now targeting victims in broad daylight. After a woman is brutally assaulted, they gather crucial information from witnesses and utilize a new gadget calle…

    26:06
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police
  2. Ep 282

    Jan 11, 1955 · The Big Complex

    In The Big Complex, Detectives Friday and Smith are assigned to a juvenile detail investigating repeated vandalism at a junior high school. Over the past six weeks, the cafeteria has been particularly targeted, with extensive damage and stolen supplies. As they gather information…

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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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  • Ep 283

    Jan 18, 1955 · The Big Token

    In The Big Token, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the case of a brutal liquor store robbery that results in the death of a man named Claude. As they navigate the chaos of the crime scene, they gather information from witnesses, including a woman named Anita, who was…

    25:32
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  • Ep 284

    Jan 25, 1955 · The Big Bounce

    In the Dragnet episode "The Big Bounce," detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to the forgery detail, where they uncover a con artist posing as an actor. The case begins when an elderly landlady, Mrs. Neskitt, unknowingly accepts a bad check from the fraudster, who e…

    24:56