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Police · 1949–1957

Dragnet

308 episodes · NBC

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

Episodes

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1950

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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

1951

  1. Ep 82

    Jan 4, 1951 · The Big Holdup

    In The Big Holdup, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are on the trail of the Rattlesnake Bandit, a dangerous criminal who has been robbing and violently assaulting his victims without provocation. As the bandit strikes again, leaving a young couple severely injured, the urgenc…

    30:20
  2. Ep 83

    Jan 11, 1951 · The Big Jump

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero face a life-or-death situation as they confront Walter Harrison, a man perched on a ledge, threatening to jump. With just under half an hour to intervene, the detectives must quickly assess the situation an…

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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.
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Dragnet originally aired 1949–1957 on NBC. Stream free episodes on Goldie.
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  • Survival
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
  • Ep 84

    Jan 18, 1951 · The Big Dance

    In The Big Dance, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are on the trail of the notorious Kid Bandits, a duo of young robbers wreaking havoc in Los Angeles. With a pattern of violence and no clear leads, the detectives must race against time to stop the pair before they can inflic…

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