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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 244

    Apr 20, 1954 · The Big Net

    In The Big Net, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to a robbery detail after a string of violent purse snatchings leaves fourteen women victimized. With conflicting descriptions complicating the investigation, the detectives face mounting pressure as one victim is…

    29:20
  2. Ep 245

    Apr 27, 1954 · The Big Lift

    In Dragnet: The Big Lift, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to the shoplifting detail, where they confront a well-organized gang stealing suits from department stores. With the pressure mounting to catch the thieves, they interview a store employee who provides c…

    29:10
  3. Ep 246

    May 4, 1954 · The Big Stop

    In The Big Stop, a traffic officer is brutally shot at an intersection, leaving the police department in shock and the city on edge. Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to the case, tasked with finding the killer before he can claim another victim. As they sift thr…

    29:25
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 247

    May 11, 1954 · The Big Look

    In Dragnet: The Big Look, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith respond to a call about a woman, Mrs. Kieran, who has been severely beaten. As they delve into the case, they discover that another woman has also been attacked, raising the stakes in their investigation. The detecti…

    28:54
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 248

    May 18, 1954 · The Big Help

    In The Big Help, detectives Friday and Smith are assigned to a forgery detail in Los Angeles, where a group of check passers has already hit over fifty businesses. With no leads on the suspects, they rely on the testimony of Beatrice Dowling, an ex-check forger, who provides cruc…

    25:18
  6. Ep 249

    May 25, 1954 · The Big Watch

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the hunt for Herbert Langley, a suspect in a market robbery that netted $7,000. After weeks of searching, they receive a tip from a bartender about a man named Nick, who matches the description of the robber…

    26:21
  7. Ep 250

    Jun 1, 1954 · The Big Cowboy

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, Detective Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith respond to a call about unknown trouble at an apartment complex. Upon arrival, they discover that Dudley Gray has taken his wife and child hostage, convinced he is a cowboy defending a fort. As…

    24:54
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  8. Ep 251

    Jun 8, 1954 · The Big Student

    In The Big Student, detectives Friday and Smith are on the trail of Louis Rote, a notorious bank robber who has recently escaped from prison. After two months of investigation, they receive a potential lead that could help them track him down. As they delve deeper into Rote's pas…

    25:58
  9. Ep 252

    Jun 15, 1954 · The Big Cat

    In this episode of Dragnet, a frantic man named Clarence Hevel approaches the police to report that a black panther, along with other animals, has gone missing from his carnival. The detectives, led by Sergeant Friday, must quickly determine if the animals were stolen or simply l…

    26:14
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
    • Drama
  10. Ep 253

    Jun 22, 1954 · The Big Customer

    In The Big Customer, detectives Fidey and Smith are called to a liquor store where a robbery has turned deadly. A special officer is shot while trying to intervene, and the store owner is brutally knifed. With little evidence and the assailants on the loose, the detectives must p…

    25:57
  11. Ep 254

    Jun 29, 1954 · The Big Chick

    In Dragnet: The Big Chick, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to a narcotics case when the body of Walter Gilmer is found floating in a lake. As they delve into the investigation, they discover that Gilmer's death is tied to a dangerous drug operation flooding the…

    26:08
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 255

    Jul 6, 1954 · The Big Search

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives are called to investigate the disappearance of 13-year-old Bunny Moran. Her parents are frantic, fearing that their daughter has been kidnapped after returning home from a night out. As the detectives gather information, they learn…

    25:55
  13. Ep 256

    Jul 13, 1954 · The Big Rescue

    In Dragnet: The Big Rescue, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the trail of two dangerous robbers who have been wreaking havoc across the city. Armed with a .45 and a machine gun, the duo has successfully held up several establishments, including the notorious 814 Club.…

    26:08
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 257

    Jul 20, 1954 · The Big Heel

    In The Big Heel, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to a juvenile detail investigating a string of house burglaries in a wealthy neighborhood. The thief, a young boy, leaves behind unique tennis shoe prints that hint at his identity, but the detectives struggle to…

    25:59
  15. Ep 258

    Jul 27, 1954 · The Big Match

    In The Big Match, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate a robbery at Charles Cain's auction house. The crime scene reveals that Cain has been assaulted, and as the detectives gather evidence, they discover a partially burned book of matches that becomes…

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