Dragnet

Ep 40

In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are on high alert as they receive word of a gang of four young robbers heading to Los Angeles. These hoodlums, armed and reckless, have already committed serious crimes, including shootings and robberies in San Fran…

Ep 41

In The Big Gangster Part 1, detectives Friday and Romero are thrust into a tense situation when an assassination attempt is made on notorious gangster Gus Valentine. Despite his criminal background, the detectives are tasked with protecting him, as his death could ignite a violen…

Ep 42

In The Big Gangster Part 2, the tension escalates as detectives Friday and Romero delve deeper into the murder of Gus Valentine. With the potential for a gang war looming, they must piece together the evidence and testimonies from witnesses, including a traumatized woman and a mu…

Ep 43

In the Dragnet episode titled The Big Book, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to the juvenile bureau, where they face a troubling surge of obscene literature in local high schools. As they engage with concerned parents and educators, they learn about the challenge…

Ep 44

In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a robbery detail involving a gang known as the Hitch-Hike Bandits. This gang has been violently assaulting and robbing army officers in Los Angeles, leaving a trail of fear and bloodshed in…

Ep 45

In The Big Trial, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are faced with a challenging hit-and-run case when Sheila Gordon, the victim, does not show up for the trial against the man who injured her. After three months of relentless investigation, they discover that Sheila has been…

Ep 46

In Dragnet: The Big Job, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are on the hunt for Alfred Garvey, a dangerous fugitive hiding in Los Angeles. As they gather information about Garvey's whereabouts, they learn he is armed and poses a significant threat. The tension escalates when an…

Ep 47

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…

Ep 48

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…

Ep 49

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…

Ep 50

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…

Ep 51

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…

Ep 52

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…

Ep 53

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…

Ep 54

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…