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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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  1. Ep 300

    May 17, 1955 · The Big Squealer

    In The Big Squealer, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy found in a downtown alley. As they delve into the case, they encounter a reluctant witness who fears the repercussions of revealing the assailant's identity. The…

    25:27
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police
  2. Ep 301

    May 24, 1955 · The Big Siege

    In Dragnet: The Big Siege, a bank robber named Thomas Bud Carey is on the run after a violent heist that leaves a guard critically injured. Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith work tirelessly to track him down, gathering information and setting up roadblocks in the hopes of pre…

    25:42
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 302

    May 31, 1955 · The Big Sisters

    In Dragnet: The Big Sisters, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate a burglary reported by Miss Martha Dunbetter, an elderly woman who insists that a man stole $300 from her apartment. As they question her, they learn about her daily routine and the circu…

    29:19
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 303

    Jun 7, 1955 · The Big Limp

    In Dragnet: The Big Limp, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate a jewelry store burglary where the only clue is a man with a cut foot. As they delve deeper into the case, they discover a connection to a juvenile delinquent whose brother is involved in a…

    24:50
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 304

    Jun 14, 1955 · The Big Fall Guy

    In The Big Fall Guy, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate a robbery at a small delicatessen in Los Angeles. The store owner, Mr. Claypool, describes how a thief handed him a sealed envelope with instructions to hand over cash, threatening violence if he…

    29:23
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  6. Ep 305

    Jun 21, 1955 · The Big Grab

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, a six-year-old girl named Grace Marchand is abducted from the streets of Los Angeles, prompting an urgent police investigation. Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to the case, racing against time to locate the child before the…

    25:14
  7. Ep 306

    Jun 28, 1955 · The Big Convertible

    In Dragnet's episode The Big Convertible, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the trail of a forger who has been cashing bad payroll checks throughout Los Angeles. With 25 known victims and a description but no solid identification, the pressure is on for the forgery det…

    25:06
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  8. Ep 307

    Jul 5, 1955 · The Big Rush

    In Dragnet: The Big Rush, detectives Friday and Smith are on the trail of two men who have been robbing taverns in Los Angeles, leaving a wake of fear and violence. As they gather evidence and interview victims, the detectives learn that these criminals are not only bold but dang…

    24:39
  9. Ep 308

    Jul 12, 1955 · The Big Genius

    In this episode of Dragnet, a juvenile detail is called to investigate a series of thefts involving a teenage boy who has been living in a cave. The boy, Peter Siler, has been stealing food and books, raising questions about his circumstances and aspirations. As detectives Friday…

    25:00
    • Tense
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police
  10. Ep 309

    Jul 19, 1955 · The Big Bobo

    In The Big Bobo, a police sergeant finds himself under investigation by the Internal Affairs Division after a woman claims he took $3,500 from her to secure her husband's release from prison. The case unfolds as detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith delve into the woman's story,…

    29:07
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  11. Ep 310

    Jul 26, 1955 · The Big Housemaid

    In the Dragnet episode titled The Big Housemaid, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith investigate a peculiar case involving a burglar disguised as a housemaid. This woman, Edna Foster Landy, has been stealing money and jewelry from the homes she cleans, but she insists her actio…

    25:10
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 311

    Aug 2, 1955 · The Big Sheet

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to a burglary in progress at a drugstore in Los Angeles. Upon arrival, they find a broken window and a witness who describes the thief, Leroy Finch, who has fled the scene after injuring himself. As the…

    24:59
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 312

    Aug 9, 1955 · The Big Missus

    In this episode of Dragnet, a concerned woman reaches out to the police, fearing her ex-convict husband is about to commit a robbery. Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith respond to her call, leading them to uncover the potential dangers of her husband's actions. As they delve d…

    29:14
  14. Ep 313

    Aug 16, 1955 · The Big Beer

    In The Big Beer, detectives Friday and Smith are called to the scene of a murder at the Bentley Appliance Company, where a night watchman has been found stabbed to death. With no apparent motive and few leads, they delve into the victim's life, discovering a connection to a woman…

    26:26
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  15. Ep 314

    Aug 23, 1955 · The Big Blonde

    In The Big Blonde, a man approaches the bunko fugitive detail, claiming he has been swindled out of a significant sum of money. Detective Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith take on the case, which leads them to a blonde and her two accomplices who have pulled off a clever con…

    24:50
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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.