Dragnet

Ep 215

In this gripping episode of Dragnet, Detective Joe Friday and his partner, Frank Smith, are called to a scene where a man named Jan Patachek has barricaded himself in his apartment, threatening to take his own life rather than face jail time for forgery. As they arrive, the stake…

Ep 216

In The Big Little Mother, detectives Friday and Smith are on the case of a persistent forger who has been operating in Los Angeles for six years. Known as 'The Little Mother', she forges charge slips primarily for children's clothing, exploiting the busy atmosphere of department…

Ep 217

In The Big Plea, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the hunt for James Bolan, a parole violator suspected of multiple robberies. As they gather information, they encounter Stanley McGowan, who claims to have distanced himself from Bolan. The detectives must navigate a w…

Ep 218

In this episode of Dragnet, detectives are assigned to a case involving a gang of car strippers who have been operating in their city. With no leads on the gang's identity, the investigation takes a turn when an ex-con provides crucial information about a suspect named Manny Phil…

Ep 219

In this episode of Dragnet, Sergeant Friday and his partner, Frank Smith, tackle a dangerous extortion ring that masquerades as law enforcement to exploit wealthy citizens. The gang's deceitful tactics involve conning victims into paying exorbitant fees for trivial services, leav…

Ep 220

In The Big Rain, detectives Friday and Smith respond to a call about a woman who has been severely beaten and left in the gutter during a heavy rainstorm. The victim, Grace Dillon, is rushed to the hospital, but her condition is critical. As the detectives gather evidence and que…

Ep 221

In The Big Kid, tensions flare between two teenage gangs, 'The Orchids' and 'The Pink Rats,' as rumors of an impending gang war circulate. Assigned to the juvenile detail, detectives Friday and Smith must navigate the complexities of youth crime to prevent violence from erupting.…

Ep 222

In Dragnet: The Big Flight, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the case of a violent supermarket robbery that leaves one clerk severely injured. With a good description of the thieves, they work tirelessly to track down the suspects, but one of them, Harold Nelson Bisho…

Ep 223

In The Big Present, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the case of the elusive 'Milk-Bottle Bandit,' who has committed numerous petty thefts across Los Angeles. The bandit leaves behind empty milk bottles at each crime scene, leading the detectives to suspect that a juv…

Ep 224

In this episode of Dragnet, a furniture truck hijacking leads to the kidnapping of the driver, Mr. Gilmore. Detectives Friday and Smith are tasked with solving the case amidst a string of similar crimes in the city. As they gather information from the victim, they learn about the…

Ep 225

In The Big Pick, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are tasked with solving a string of pickpocket crimes plaguing Los Angeles. When a distraught man named Lewis Bonning reports that all his money has been stolen, the detectives learn that he had just withdrawn $5,200 from the…

Ep 226

In Dragnet: The Big Brink, Detective Joe Friday and his partner, Frank Smith, are on the case of a brazen armored truck robbery. With over $100,000 stolen and no leads on the suspects, the pressure mounts as they await a crucial tip from an anonymous informant who claims to have…

Ep 227

In The Big Little Jesus, a Christmas Eve theft at a Los Angeles mission sets the stage for a touching investigation. Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to recover a stolen statue of the Child Jesus, an important piece of religious art. With no leads, they delve into…

Ep 228

In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are assigned to burglary detail as a wave of thefts sweeps through Los Angeles, specifically targeting women who have just purchased luxurious fur coats. The stakes are high as the detectives must act quickly to id…