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Police · 1949–1957

Dragnet

308 episodes · NBC

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About this show

Dragnet is a police radio series (1949–1957) on NBC. Hosted by George Fenneman.

Episodes

On Goldie — 22 episodes · page 2 of 2

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  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
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FAQ

Can I stream Dragnet free on Goldie?
Yes. Dragnet episodes are free to stream on goldie.fm. Create a free account for unlimited listening; anonymous visitors get a daily sample stream.
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.