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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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1949

  1. Ep 17

    Sep 24, 1949 · Brick-Bat Slayer

    In the Dragnet episode titled 'Brick-Bat Slayer', a homicidal maniac terrorizes Los Angeles, leaving behind a trail of victims and a distinctive murder weapon—a brick-bat. Detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called back to duty to investigate a double murder that fits the ki…

    29:13
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 18

    Oct 1, 1949 · Truck Hi-jackers - Tom Laval

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Friday and Romero are tasked with unraveling a sophisticated truck hijacking operation that has left valuable merchandise missing. Their primary suspect, Thomas Laval, initially denies involvement but is soon cornered by evidence li…

    29:15
  3. Ep 26

    Nov 24, 1949 · Mrs. Rinard, Albert Barry - Mother-In-Law Murder

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, the murder of a 62-year-old woman sends shockwaves through her family. With the victim's daughter-in-law, Norma Berry, as the prime suspect, detectives Friday and Romero delve into the strained relationship between the two women. As they inves…

    29:17
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 27

    Dec 1, 1949 · Spring Street Gang - Juveniles

    In the Dragnet episode titled 'Spring Street Gang - Juveniles', detectives are faced with a growing wave of juvenile crime in Los Angeles. A young gang member named Jack Monroe is found badly injured after a robbery gone wrong, and he refuses to cooperate with the police. As dete…

    29:16
  5. Ep 28

    Dec 8, 1949 · George Quan - The Jade Thumb Rings

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called to investigate a violent robbery involving George Kwan, a Chinese jeweler who has been severely beaten and robbed of his precious jade. The case takes a surprising turn when a six-year-old boy na…

    29:14
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Mystery
    • Drama
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 30

    Dec 22, 1949 · 22 Rifle for Christmas

    In Dragnet's episode '22 Rifle for Christmas', the search for nine-year-old Stanley Johnstone intensifies when he is reported missing from his home. As detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate, they discover blood stains in the backyard and an empty shell casing, raising…

    29:22
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  7. Ep 31

    Dec 29, 1949 · The Roseland Roof Murders

    In The Roseland Roof Murders, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a robbery detail as a gang of armed robbers terrorizes the city. After a series of successful heists, the gang escalates their violence by killing a dance hall manager during a robbery. With the st…

    30:44
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama

1950

  1. Ep 32

    Jan 5, 1950 · Max Tyler - Escaped Convict

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, Sergeant Joe Friday finds himself in a moral quandary when his old friend Max Tyler becomes a suspect in a violent jewelry store robbery. Tyler, who has a troubled past and a history of poor choices, has shot Officer Ben Romero during the heis…

    29:18
  2. Ep 33

    Jan 12, 1950 · The Big Man Part 1 (Narcotics)

    In The Big Man Part 1 (Narcotics), Sergeant Joe Friday prepares for an undercover operation targeting a vicious narcotics dealer named Ralph Costello. With the support of his partner Ben Romero and the Narcotics Bureau, Friday must navigate the dangerous world of drug trafficking…

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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.
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  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
  • Ep 34

    Jan 19, 1950 · The Big Man Part 2 (Narcotics)

    In The Big Man Part 2 (Narcotics), detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are on a mission to dismantle a major narcotics operation led by Arthur Z. Belmont. After months of investigation and the arrest of lower-level dealers, the stakes are higher than ever as they prepare to conf…

    58:55
  • Ep 35

    Feb 2, 1950 · Claude Jimmerson, Child Killer

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a chilling case involving the disappearance of two little girls, Thelma Griswold and Barbara Sperry. As they delve into the investigation, they discover the girls' pet collie has been brutal…

    29:21
  • Ep 36

    Feb 9, 1950 · The Big Girl

    In the Dragnet episode titled The Big Girl, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are on the hunt for a dangerous female criminal. Sixteen victims have been attacked, all describing a tall, beautiful blonde who robs and violently assaults them. As the detectives gather evidence an…

    29:20
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 37

    Feb 23, 1950 · The Big Grifter

    In The Big Grifter, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to track down Charles Wallace, a seasoned confidence man who has returned to Los Angeles. With a criminal record spanning 35 years, Wallace has swindled two used-car dealers for $2,000 each using clever tricks…

    29:21
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Blackmail
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  • Ep 38

    Mar 2, 1950 · The Big Kill

    In The Big Kill, Detective Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero are called to investigate the brutal murder of Officer Fillmore, who is shot dead on his own porch. With no apparent motive and little evidence, the detectives learn that the suspect is Jack Carver, a recently relea…

    29:23
  • Ep 39

    Mar 9, 1950 · The Big Thank You

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are tasked with locating Annie Johnson, a woman recently paroled after serving time for murder. After losing contact with her, they discover that her parole officer has received suspiciously forged signatur…

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