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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

On Goldie — 50 episodes · page 4 of 4

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  1. Ep 77

    Nov 30, 1950 · The Big Car

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are on the case of a well-dressed bandit who has robbed fifteen food markets over four months. When a man named Frank Potter walks into the station to confess, the detectives quickly realize that his story doesn't a…

    29:19
  2. Ep 78

    Dec 7, 1950 · The Big Picture

    In The Big Picture, Sergeant Friday and his partner delve into a disturbing case involving a pornography ring that exploits young girls in Hollywood. When a concerned neighbor from Minnesota brings a photograph of a missing girl to the juvenile bureau, the detectives are drawn in…

    29:18
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 79

    Dec 14, 1950 · The Big Break

    In this tense episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are on the trail of notorious robber George Hoffman, who has been eluding the police for months. With a history of armed robbery and a reputation for violence, Hoffman is considered dangerous and well-armed, m…

    29:23
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 80

    Dec 21, 1950 · 22 Rifle for Christmas

    In the Dragnet episode "22 Rifle for Christmas," detectives are called to investigate the case of a missing nine-year-old boy named Stanley Johnstone. With evidence suggesting foul play, including blood stains and an empty shell casing found in the backyard, the detectives must a…

    29:27
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 81

    Dec 28, 1950 · The Big Family

    In The Big Family episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a missing person's case involving John Keith Jarrett, a prominent businessman who has vanished without a trace. The investigation takes a dark turn when they discover his abandoned car at P…

    25:43
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
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FAQ

Can I stream Dragnet free on Goldie?
Yes. Dragnet episodes are free to stream on goldie.fm. Create a free account for unlimited listening; anonymous visitors get a daily sample stream.
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.