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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.

Cast & guest stars›

Voices you hear across this show

Jack Webb

286 episodes

Ben Alexander

142 episodes

Barton Yarborough

109 episodes

Vic Perrin

26 episodes

Virginia Gregg

23 episodes

Herb Ellis

21 episodes

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Walter Schumann

51 episodes

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Victor Rodman

11 episodes

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Whitfield Connor

11 episodes

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Stacy Harris

9 episodes

Hosts & announcers›

Who brought the night on the air

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George Fenneman

83 episodes

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Hal Gibney

41 episodes

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15 episodes

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1 episode

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The Big Want

1 episode

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1 episode

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Where this series was heard

NBC

308 episodes

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NBC net

288 episodes

Episodes

On Goldie — 49 episodes · page 1 of 4

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  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…

    29:46
    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Survival
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
    • Thriller
  3. 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…

    29:28
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
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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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