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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 — 49 episodes · page 2 of 4

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  1. Ep 99

    May 3, 1951 · The Big Casing

    In Dragnet: The Big Casing, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero respond to a shooting call at the Kelsey Apartment Hotel, where they find Marie Robertson dead from a gunshot wound. Her husband, Andrew, claims it was a suicide following a domestic argument, but the evidence sugge…

    29:27
  2. Ep 100

    May 10, 1951 · The Big Drills

    In The Big Drills, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are on the case of a gang of safe men who have been burglarizing grocery stores across Los Angeles for 18 weeks. Their operations are swift and elusive, leaving the detectives with little to go on. As they sift through evide…

    26:34
  3. Ep 101

    May 17, 1951 · The Big Blast

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called to the scene of a horrific crime: a young mother, Josephine Stevens, has been shot to death in her bed while her seven-year-old son lies asleep beside her. The detectives must navigate the emotio…

    29:31
  4. Ep 102

    May 24, 1951 · The Big Mailman

    In Dragnet: The Big Mailman, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a forgery detail when they learn about a mail thief operating in Los Angeles. As they collaborate with a United States Postal Inspector, they uncover a pattern of stolen mail and begin to piece toge…

    29:36
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 103

    May 31, 1951 · The Big Bindle

    In The Big Bindle, Sergeant Friday and his partner, Ben Romero, investigate a narcotics ring suspected of distributing high-grade heroin from one of Los Angeles' most fashionable hotels. As they delve deeper into the case, they encounter Monty Wilkins, a user who reluctantly prov…

    29:34
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 104

    Jun 7, 1951 · The Big Imposter

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, a ten-year-old boy named Jimmy Sherman disappears, leaving his grandfather in despair. The police are assigned to the case, and as they search for Jimmy, they uncover a boy who claims to be him after being found near Dayton, Ohio. However, the…

    29:29
  7. Ep 105

    Jun 14, 1951 · The Big Building

    In The Big Building episode of Dragnet, the police are called to investigate the disappearance of Louise Marston, a wealthy society woman. Her husband, Dr. Robert Marston, reports her missing after two months, claiming she left for New York following an argument. As detectives de…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  8. Ep 106

    Jun 21, 1951 · The Big Run

    In The Big Run, Detective Sergeant Joe Friday is called to investigate a tragic hit-and-run incident that leaves two elderly women in critical condition. As he and his partner, Ben Romero, arrive at the scene, they gather evidence and witness accounts to track down the driver who…

    29:31
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 107

    Jun 28, 1951 · The Big Cliff

    In The Big Cliff, an elderly man named Mr. Turner finds his wife, Gertrude, dead on the floor of their bedroom. The initial investigation reveals no apparent cause of death, prompting detectives to dig deeper into the couple's life. As they question Mr. Turner, they uncover that…

    29:30
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Mystery
    • Drama
    • Thriller
  10. Ep 108

    Jul 5, 1951 · The Big Love

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, Detective Joe Friday and his partner delve into the case of a missing mother and her young daughter. Mrs. Gorman's sudden disappearance raises alarms, especially when her husband, Mr. Gorman, reveals he suspects her boyfriend, Ralph Kane, of f…

    29:25
    • Ominous
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Revenge
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  11. Ep 109

    Jul 12, 1951 · The Big Set-Up

    In The Big Set-Up, detectives Friday and Romero are assigned to a burglary detail in Los Angeles, where a gang of thieves has been systematically robbing affluent homes. Over three months, they have stolen an astonishing $100,000 in furs and jewelry, leaving the police with littl…

    29:37
  12. Ep 110

    Jul 19, 1951 · The Big Sophomore

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Friday and Romero are assigned to investigate a string of petty thefts occurring in a local grocery store frequented by high school students. As they delve into the case, they encounter Harry Dunbar, a teenager who admits to the thefts but s…

    29:19
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 111

    Jul 26, 1951 · The Big Late Script

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero delve into the mysterious disappearance of Tony Richmond, a well-known businessman. After Richmond vanishes from his home, his wife receives a chilling phone call demanding a $20,000 ransom for his safe ret…

    29:33
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 113

    Aug 9, 1951 · The Big Screen

    In this episode of Dragnet, the police tackle a rising issue in Los Angeles: crooked television repairmen. Partnered with the Los Angeles Daily News, Detectives Friday and Romero delve into complaints from citizens who have been overcharged and billed for unnecessary repairs. The…

    29:43
  15. Ep 114

    Aug 16, 1951 · The Big Winchester

    In The Big Winchester, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate the death of an elderly man, Martin Latimer, who is discovered with a bullet wound in his chest. While the scene initially suggests suicide, the evidence begins to point toward murder, prompting the detective…

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