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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 62

    Aug 17, 1950 · The Big Youngster

    In Dragnet episode 'The Big Youngster', a young boy's shocking confession of murder sets off a tense investigation. Detectives Friday and Romero are called to look into a case of vandalism at a newly opened lawyer's office, where the damage is extensive and costly. As they delve…

    29:20
  2. Ep 63

    Aug 24, 1950 · The Big Chance

    In Dragnet: The Big Chance, detectives Friday and Romero are called to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a highway patrolman named Eugene Brewer. The patrol car is found running with no sign of struggle, raising questions about what could have happened to him. As they p…

    29:21
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mystery
    • Drama
    • Police
  3. Ep 64

    Aug 31, 1950 · The Big Check

    In The Big Check, detectives Friday and Romero are on the trail of Harry Johanson, a skilled check forger who preys on small businesses. With his method of operation well-known but his identity elusive, the detectives work tirelessly to track him down and put an end to his fraudu…

    29:19
    • Ominous
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 65

    Sep 7, 1950 · The Big Poison

    In Dragnet: The Big Poison, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to investigate the sudden disappearance of Mr. and Mrs. Apperson, an elderly couple from a fashionable neighborhood. Their neighbor, Clarence Stokely, raises concerns when he notices their absence and r…

    29:21
  5. Ep 66

    Sep 14, 1950 · The Big Make

    In The Big Make, Sgt. Friday and his partner Ben Romero respond to a violent robbery at Stendahl's Bakery Shop, where the owner and his daughter have been shot. As they gather evidence and witness accounts, they learn that the assailant was a crazed man who shot the victims witho…

    29:22
  6. Ep 67

    Sep 21, 1950 · The Big Pair

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a burglary detail in Los Angeles, where a string of homes have been stripped of their furnishings. Their investigation begins when a 12-year-old girl named Ruth Ann Snyder arrives at the station to r…

    29:18
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  7. Ep 68

    Sep 28, 1950 · The Big Death

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, a desperate man named Charles Stone approaches an acquaintance with a shocking proposition: he wants his wife killed and is willing to pay a thousand dollars for the job. When the acquaintance refuses, he turns to the police, leading them to u…

    29:14
  8. Ep 69

    Oct 5, 1950 · The Big 38

    In The Big 38, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are thrust into a tense investigation following the murder of a grocery store clerk during a robbery. The victim, Bert Matthews, is shot by an armed robber who escapes, leaving behind a shaken witness. As the detectives delve de…

    29:14
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 70

    Oct 12, 1950 · The Big Quack

    In The Big Quack, detectives are faced with a troubling case involving a fraudulent doctor who preys on vulnerable individuals. After Marla Hutchins commits suicide following a robbery by the conman, the urgency to apprehend him escalates. The detectives, led by Sergeant Friday a…

    29:10
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  10. Ep 71

    Oct 19, 1950 · The Big Grandma

    In The Big Grandma episode of Dragnet, detectives are assigned to a forgery case involving an elderly woman who has been cashing bad checks for nine years. Known for her sweet demeanor and clever disguises, she has successfully evaded capture while racking up over $20,000 in loss…

    29:21
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  11. Ep 72

    Oct 26, 1950 · The Big Meet

    In Dragnet's episode titled The Big Meet, Sgt. Friday and his partner Ben Romero are on a mission to dismantle a narcotics operation in Los Angeles. They focus on Howard Scully, a meticulous wholesaler of heroin, who is looking to make a significant deal. As they set up a sting o…

    29:21
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  12. Ep 73

    Nov 2, 1950 · The Big Church

    In The Big Church, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called to investigate a series of threatening letters received by a young woman named Dorothy Wilson. The letters, filled with ominous warnings and signed by a self-proclaimed fanatic, suggest that Dorothy's life is in j…

    29:18
  13. Ep 74

    Nov 9, 1950 · The Big Mother

    In the Dragnet episode titled The Big Mother, detectives are called to Mercy Hospital to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a three-day-old baby from the nursery. With no leads and the clock ticking, Sergeant Fryden and his partner Sergeant Romero delve into the circumst…

    29:18
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  14. Ep 75

    Nov 16, 1950 · The Big Parrot

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Friday and Romero delve into a case where a fire in a rooming house masks a double murder. The investigation reveals a complex web of deceit and desperation as they seek to uncover the truth behind the tragic events. With a graphic confessio…

    29:17
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  15. Ep 76

    Nov 23, 1950 · The Big Betty

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a bunko gang that preys on the recently bereaved. The gang sells worthless items, claiming they are last gifts from deceased loved ones, leaving victims like Miss Bergstrom devastated and cheated. As the…

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