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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 118

    Sep 13, 1951 · The Big Waiter

    In The Big Waiter, detectives Friday and Romero are called to the scene of a gruesome murder where Joseph Wilford, a 64-year-old shopkeeper, is found brutally beaten in the back room of his store. As they piece together the evidence, they discover that the victim had a complicate…

    26:11
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  2. Ep 119

    Sep 20, 1951 · The Big Sour

    In The Big Sour, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called to investigate a horrific robbery where 71-year-old Wendell McClung is brutally tortured by two armed thieves. The elderly couple had their home invaded, and the assailants are not only after their valuables but als…

    25:21
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. Ep 120

    Sep 27, 1951 · The Big September Man

    In The Big September Man, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a homicide case involving the murder of Adele Pryor, a secretary found dead in her office. With little evidence and no suspects, they focus on a drunken man found nearby who claims to have known the vi…

    26:28
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  4. Ep 121

    Oct 4, 1951 · The Big Want Ad

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Friday and Romero are assigned to a case involving a gang of criminals who are impersonating legitimate auto dealers. As they delve into the investigation, they learn that innocent victims, like Mrs. Palmer, have been swindled out of their v…

    27:42
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  5. Ep 122

    Oct 11, 1951 · The Big Shoplift

    In the Dragnet episode titled The Big Shoplift, detectives Friday and Romero are assigned to investigate a wave of shoplifting incidents that have struck a local shopping district. As they delve into the case, they discover that the thefts are not random but may be linked to a sa…

    29:29
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  6. Ep 123

    Oct 18, 1951 · The Big Story Man

    In the Dragnet episode 'The Big Story Man', detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a burglary detail involving a string of church break-ins. They apprehend three suspects, including Charles Bryson, who claims to have been trying to prevent his sister's fiancé from c…

    25:56
  7. Ep 124

    Oct 25, 1951 · The Big Market

    In this episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a robbery detail as a pair of bandits terrorize local supermarkets. Over the course of 21 days, the duo successfully robs 11 markets, using a well-established method of operation that includes stolen…

    26:26
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  8. Ep 125

    Nov 1, 1951 · The Big Lease

    In The Big Lease, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a case involving the disappearance of Chester Dillon, a wealthy retired businessman. With no leads on his whereabouts, they explore two main theories: foul play or suicide. Their investigation reveals that Dil…

    29:33
  9. Ep 126

    Nov 8, 1951 · The Big Hit and Run Killer

    In this episode of Dragnet, a tragic hit-and-run accident leaves an elderly woman dead and her grandson critically injured. The detectives assigned to the case, led by Sergeant Spridey, face the challenge of identifying the driver of a bakery truck that fled the scene. Witnesses…

    29:46
    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Drama
  10. Ep 127

    Nov 15, 1951 · The Big Bungalow

    In The Big Bungalow, Sgt. Friday receives a tip from an informant about a burglar named Jeff Allen, who is reportedly behind a string of second-story jobs in Los Angeles. The informant, Red Smalley, shares that Allen is a seasoned criminal with a history of successful heists. As…

    29:35
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  11. Ep 128

    Nov 22, 1951 · The Big Hands

    In this gripping episode of Dragnet, Sergeant Friday and his partner are assigned to a homicide case involving the brutal murder of an unidentified woman. Found in a cheap hotel room, the victim's cause of death is strangulation, and the detectives face the daunting challenge of…

    29:19
  12. Ep 129

    Nov 29, 1951 · The Big Affair

    In The Big Affair episode of Dragnet, a jewelry store is targeted by an armed robber who violently assaults both the clerk and a witness, a French woman named Cécile. As detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate, they rely on Cécile's fragmented memories to identify the su…

    30:05
    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
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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.
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.