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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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  1. Ep 85

    Jan 25, 1951 · The Big Tomato

    In The Big Tomato, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero delve into the case of Kenneth Morrow, a 17-year-old boy killed in a car accident while under the influence of marijuana. As they uncover the circumstances surrounding his death, they realize that a larger narcotics operatio…

    30:22
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 86

    Feb 1, 1951 · The Big Children

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives are called to investigate a disturbing situation involving two young children begging for food in a posh neighborhood. The children, reportedly from a wealthy family, have been seen wandering the streets for days, prompting concern…

    29:10
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 87

    Feb 8, 1951 · The Big Cast

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a homicide case involving the mysterious disappearance of twelve men, including one named Paul Davis. As they track down the leading suspect, Henry Ross, they discover a man with a violent temper and…

    29:19
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 88

    Feb 15, 1951 · The Big Crime

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Fred and Ben are assigned to a juvenile bureau case involving the alarming disappearance of four-year-old twins. The worried mother reports that her daughters went missing during a picnic, and as the hours tick by, the detectives sc…

    29:19
  5. Ep 89

    Feb 22, 1951 · The Big Couple

    In The Big Couple episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate a husband and wife duo, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Herbert, who have been conning churches and their leaders. With a criminal record spanning 17 years, the Herberts pose as sincere individuals wanting to…

    29:33
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  6. Ep 90

    Mar 1, 1951 · The Big Partner

    In The Big Partner, detectives Joe Friday and Benny Mayer are on the trail of a dangerous jewelry store robber, Vernon Niccoli, who is armed and reckless. After a chaotic car crash, they capture Niccoli, but the investigation reveals his history as a two-time loser in the crimina…

    26:48
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Police
  7. Ep 91

    Mar 8, 1951 · The Big New Years

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, the stakes are high as Detective Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero are called to investigate a shooting on New Year's Eve. The city is alive with celebration, but the festive atmosphere quickly turns ominous when they discover that veteran…

    26:35
  8. Ep 92

    Mar 15, 1951 · The Big Ben

    In this episode of Dragnet, Detective Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero are assigned to a robbery detail after a man is brutally attacked and robbed on a deserted street. The victim, Harvey Kimbrough, recounts how he stopped to help someone in distress only to be thr…

    26:12
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  9. Ep 95

    Apr 5, 1951 · The Big Friend

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, a frantic call from Leonard Gray reveals that his wife, Hazel, has been murdered. As detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate, they find Gray's account of the events surrounding her death to be inconsistent and troubling. With the adde…

    29:18
  10. Ep 96

    Apr 12, 1951 · The Big Threat

    In The Big Threat, detectives Friday and Romero investigate a robbery case involving Louis Butler, a middle-aged businessman who has been brutally beaten and robbed. Despite the severity of the crime, Butler is reluctant to cooperate with the police, fearing for the safety of his…

    29:35
  11. Ep 97

    Apr 19, 1951 · The Big Speech

    In this episode of Dragnet, Sergeant Friday and his partner delve into a troubling case involving a young narcotics addict who has escalated from petty theft to armed robbery. After a doctor is brutally beaten and robbed, the investigation reveals the alarming impact of drug addi…

    29:39
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  12. Ep 98

    Apr 26, 1951 · The Big Saint

    In The Big Saint, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to investigate a troubling rise in auto thefts in Los Angeles. The case leads them to Herman Lester's salvage yard, where a pattern emerges involving stolen General Motors vehicles. With the recovery rate of stol…

    29:35
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. Ep 99

    May 3, 1951 · The Big Casing

    In Dragnet: The Big Casing, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero respond to a shooting call at the Kelsey Apartment Hotel, where they find Marie Robertson dead from a gunshot wound. Her husband, Andrew, claims it was a suicide following a domestic argument, but the evidence sugge…

    29:27
  14. Ep 100

    May 10, 1951 · The Big Drills

    In The Big Drills, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are on the case of a gang of safe men who have been burglarizing grocery stores across Los Angeles for 18 weeks. Their operations are swift and elusive, leaving the detectives with little to go on. As they sift through evide…

    26:34
  15. Ep 101

    May 17, 1951 · The Big Blast

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called to the scene of a horrific crime: a young mother, Josephine Stevens, has been shot to death in her bed while her seven-year-old son lies asleep beside her. The detectives must navigate the emotio…

    29:31
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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.
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