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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

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  1. Ep 47

    May 4, 1950 · The Big Badge

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are on the trail of the notorious Badge Bandit, who has terrorized Los Angeles with a series of brutal robberies and assaults. The bandit poses as a police officer, using his badge to gain the trust of unsu…

    29:18
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 48

    May 11, 1950 · The Big Knife

    In The Big Knife, detectives Friday and Romero are assigned to investigate a series of alarming knifings at a local high school, where twenty-one girls have already been attacked. The principal, Mr. Chase, is desperate for help, as the parents of the victims are reluctant to repo…

    29:18
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 49

    May 18, 1950 · The Big Pug

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a robbery case involving an elderly woman named Myrtle Shaw, who is violently attacked while heading to the bank. The stakes are high as they race against time to apprehend the cruel robbers who have…

    29:20
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  4. Ep 50

    May 25, 1950 · The Big Key

    In The Big Key, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a homicide case on Christmas Day after a woman is discovered murdered in a churchyard. With little evidence to go on, including a key, a pen, and a shoe polish smear, they must quickly identify the victim and he…

    29:47
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 51

    Jun 1, 1950 · The Big Fake

    In The Big Fake, a rookie officer, Russell Clark, finds himself in a precarious situation when a drunken man, Gerald Stacy, accuses him of assault and robbery. As Clark attempts to clear his name, he faces the daunting task of proving his innocence amidst conflicting testimonies…

    29:37
  6. Ep 52

    Jun 8, 1950 · The Big Smart Guy

    In The Big Smart Guy, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called to the scene of a murder at the Bartlett Hotel, where Elizabeth Benham has been shot. Her husband, Theodore Benham, claims a thief attacked them, but inconsistencies in his story raise suspicions. As the detect…

    24:35
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  7. Ep 53

    Jun 15, 1950 · The Big Press

    In this anniversary episode of Dragnet, the focus is on the alarming rise of purse snatchings in Los Angeles, where women are not only robbed but also violently assaulted. Detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to the case, facing the challenge of gathering accurate de…

    29:19
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 54

    Jun 22, 1950 · The Big Mink

    In The Big Mink episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero respond to a call about the murder of furrier Albert Kriber. Upon arriving at the scene, they find Kriber's body in the back of his shop, gripping a fur coat. As they investigate, they learn about a telegram…

    24:02
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 55

    Jun 29, 1950 · The Big Grab

    In The Big Grab, a woman named Mrs. Kessel is abducted from her home by a man impersonating a police officer. As detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate, they learn that the kidnapper has claimed her husband was in an accident, leading her to leave with him without quest…

    29:06
  10. Ep 56

    Jul 6, 1950 · The Big Frame

    In the Dragnet episode titled The Big Frame, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a hit-and-run case after the body of Edward Stokes is discovered in the street. With minimal evidence—just skid marks—the investigation leads them to question the circumstances surro…

    29:17
  11. Ep 57

    Jul 13, 1950 · The Big Bomb

    In the Dragnet episode titled The Big Bomb, the tension escalates as Vernon Carney enters Los Angeles City Hall with a homemade bomb, demanding the release of his brother from jail. With only 24 minutes to diffuse the situation, officers Joe Friday and Ben Romero must navigate th…

    29:20
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 58

    Jul 20, 1950 · The Big Gent Part 1

    In The Big Gent Part 1, Detective Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero delve into a brutal robbery case that leaves one bystander dead and two others injured. The investigation leads them to Frank Chaney, a former gentleman bandit recently paroled after serving eighteen years in…

    29:13
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 59

    Jul 27, 1950 · The Big Gent Part 2

    In The Big Gent Part 2, the hunt for Frank Chaney, the notorious 'Gentleman Bandit', continues with detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero under pressure to capture him. After months of dead ends and false leads, they finally trace Chaney to a Swedish freighter in San Pedro, where…

    29:21
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 60

    Aug 3, 1950 · The Big Dare

    In this episode of Dragnet, a woman is found knifed to death in her home, prompting a homicide investigation led by Detective Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero. The victim's son, Robert, reveals that his mother had a tumultuous relationship with her boyfriend, Roy Palmer, who…

    29:18
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  15. Ep 61

    Aug 10, 1950 · The Big Actor

    In The Big Actor, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called to St. Christopher's Hospital to investigate a significant narcotics theft. The hospital's pharmacy has been robbed of $10,000 worth of drugs, and the intern on duty has been injured during the incident. As they de…

    29:19
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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.