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Police · 1949–1957

Dragnet

308 episodes · NBC

Play “The Big Canaries”
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About this show

Dragnet is a police radio series (1949–1957) on NBC. Hosted by George Fenneman.

Episodes

On Goldie — 49 episodes · page 4 of 4

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  1. Ep 130

    Dec 6, 1951 · The Big Canaries

    In Dragnet: The Big Canaries, detectives Friday and Romero are assigned to a homicide case involving the murder of 40-year-old Florence Eleanor Dixon. The investigation takes a dark turn when they learn that her 16-year-old daughter, Roberta, may hold the key to understanding the…

    30:05
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 131

    Dec 13, 1951 · The Big Overtime

    In The Big Overtime, the daughter of banker Martin Sullivan, Judith, is kidnapped, and her family receives a ransom note demanding $30,000 for her safe return. Detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to the case, and they quickly mobilize to track down the abductor befo…

    29:52
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 132

    Dec 20, 1951 · 22 Rifle for Christmas

    In the Dragnet episode "22 Rifle for Christmas," detectives are called to investigate the disappearance of nine-year-old Stanley Johnstone. With foul play suspected, they discover blood stains in the backyard and an empty cartridge, leading them to a heartbreaking conclusion. The…

    25:30
  4. Ep 133

    Dec 27, 1951 · The Big Sorrow

    In The Big Sorrow, Detective Joe Friday faces a dual challenge: the pursuit of two armed convicts who have escaped from prison and the devastating news of his partner Ben Romero's death. The episode is dedicated to the memory of Barton Yarborough, who portrayed Romero, adding a p…

    29:47
    • Melancholy
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
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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.