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122 episodes in dragnet

  1. Dragnet

    The Big Listen

    Tuesday, January 5, 1954 · 29:31 · Ep 229

    In The Big Listen, detectives Friday and Smith investigate a drunken man's claims about a gang of counterfeiters in Los Angeles. They must piece together clues to prevent a crime before it's too late.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
  2. Dragnet

    The Big Steal

    Tuesday, December 29, 1953 · 29:02 · Ep 228

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a series of burglaries targeting women with new fur coats. They must uncover the identity of a clever gang of thieves before more victims are left devastated.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Noir
  3. Dragnet

    The Big Brink

    Tuesday, December 15, 1953 · 29:26 · Ep 226

    Detective Joe Friday and his partner track down a gang that has hijacked an armored truck, stealing over $100,000. They race against time to identify the robbers and prevent further violence.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  4. Dragnet

    The Big Odd

    Tuesday, December 1, 1953 · 29:38 · Ep 224

    A furniture truck is hijacked and the driver is kidnapped, leaving detectives to unravel the mystery behind the gang's identity and their motives.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  5. Dragnet

    The Big Paint

    Tuesday, October 20, 1953 · 29:41 · Ep 218

    Detectives investigate a gang of car thieves after receiving a tip from an ex-con. The case hinges on a unique can of ultra-violet fluorescent paint that could lead them to the culprits.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
  6. Dragnet

    The Big Plea

    Tuesday, October 13, 1953 · 29:41 · Ep 217

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a series of robberies linked to parole violator James Bolan. They seek to uncover Bolan's whereabouts and connections before he strikes again.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  7. Dragnet

    The Big Cab

    Tuesday, September 15, 1953 · 29:28 · Ep 213

    Detectives investigate a violent robbery at a grocery store where the owner, Raymond Bailey, has been severely injured. They aim to track down the assailant who escaped after the crime.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  8. Dragnet

    The Big Lift

    Tuesday, September 8, 1953 · 29:34 · Ep 212

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a string of burglaries in Los Angeles, where a thief has stolen valuables from seventeen homes. With no leads, they must catch the elusive criminal before he strikes again.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  9. Dragnet

    The Big Gun Part 2

    Sunday, May 31, 1953 · 29:02 · Ep 206

    Detectives Friday and Smith continue their investigation into a car theft ring, aiming to uncover the elusive head of the organized crime operation. With one suspect in custody, they press for information that could lead them to the mastermind behind the thefts.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  10. Dragnet

    The Big Joke

    Sunday, May 10, 1953 · 29:25 · Ep 203

    A bartender receives a shocking offer to kill a man for $5,000, believing it to be a joke at first. As he grapples with the reality of the situation, detectives work to prevent the murder before it's too late.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  11. Dragnet

    The Big Chet

    Sunday, April 5, 1953 · 28:55 · Ep 198

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a series of jewelry store robberies committed by a pair of armed thieves. With the help of an ex-convict, they aim to track down the criminals before they strike again.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  12. Dragnet

    The Big Dream

    Sunday, March 29, 1953 · 29:41 · Ep 197

    An elderly man robs a liquor store, expressing regret over his actions. Detectives Friday and Smith are tasked with tracking him down before he can disappear.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Noir
  13. Dragnet

    The Big Informant

    Sunday, March 22, 1953 · 29:43 · Ep 196

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a string of safe burglaries in Los Angeles, focusing on a suspect named Otto Bronson. They seek to uncover the whereabouts of his accomplice, Shorty, to crack the case.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  14. Dragnet

    The Big Impossible

    Sunday, March 15, 1953 · 29:32 · Ep 195

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a series of supermarket robberies linked to Bernie Hanson, who claims to have an unbreakable alibi as he is hospitalized. The stakes rise as they must uncover the truth behind the robberies before the criminals strike again.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
  15. Dragnet

    The Big Smoke

    Sunday, February 22, 1953 · 29:34 · Ep 192

    Detectives investigate the brutal murder of a 72-year-old man and the assault of his invalid wife, seeking justice for the victims. With no leads, they must uncover the truth behind this heinous crime.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  16. Dragnet

    The Big Tooth

    Sunday, February 15, 1953 · 29:32 · Ep 191

    A young woman reports her mother missing, leading detectives to suspect foul play involving the woman's husband. As they investigate, they uncover a history of domestic abuse and dark secrets.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  17. Dragnet

    The Big Press

    Sunday, February 8, 1953 · 29:32 · Ep 190

    Sgt. Friday and his partner investigate a pair of check forgers operating in Los Angeles. They go undercover to track down the criminals responsible for a significant financial loss.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
  18. Dragnet

    The Big Small

    Sunday, January 11, 1953 · 29:28 · Ep 186

    A cunning little old lady check forger is evading capture, and detectives must unravel her deceptive facade. As they dig deeper, they discover her motivations and the lengths she'll go to escape the law.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Noir
  19. Dragnet

    The Big Mask Part 2

    Sunday, January 4, 1953 · 28:22 · Ep 185

    Detectives Friday and Smith pursue the elusive Black Masked Bandit, who has been robbing local markets. As they investigate a bakery hold-up, they uncover unexpected twists in the case.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Noir
  20. Dragnet

    The Big Eavesdrop

    Sunday, December 14, 1952 · 28:59 · Ep 182

    Sergeant Friday and Frank Smith overhear a man confessing to murder while waiting for a narcotics deal. They devise a plan to use an impersonator to extract a confession from the killer.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  21. Dragnet

    The Big Mole

    Sunday, December 7, 1952 · 29:29 · Ep 181

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a series of burglaries in Los Angeles, focusing on a dry goods store where the safe has been emptied without leaving a trace. The case reveals a clever thief with an unusual hiding spot.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  22. Dragnet

    The Big Shirt

    Sunday, November 30, 1952 · 29:25 · Ep 180

    Detectives investigate the brutal murder of Mark Williams, co-owner of a pawn shop, where a laundry mark on a shirt becomes a crucial clue in the case.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  23. Dragnet

    The Big Guilt

    Sunday, November 23, 1952 · 29:25 · Ep 179

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the strangulation murder of florist Arthur McKinley, whose body is found in an alley. With no leads and the victim's belongings missing, the detectives must uncover the truth behind the crime.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  24. Dragnet

    The Big Dive

    Sunday, November 9, 1952 · 29:27 · Ep 177

    Detectives investigate the murder of a woman found in a closet, leading them to a freighter in San Francisco. The search for her identity and the killer intensifies as they uncover clues.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  25. Dragnet

    The Big Light

    Sunday, November 2, 1952 · 29:42 · Ep 176

    A movie director is killed when a heavy lamp falls on him at a Hollywood studio. Detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident and uncover deeper motives.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  26. Dragnet

    The Big Number

    Sunday, October 26, 1952 · 29:39 · Ep 175

    Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith investigate a bank robbery committed by a professional criminal who escapes with the loot. They must track him down using the first three digits of his license plate number.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  27. Dragnet

    The Big Pill

    Sunday, October 19, 1952 · 29:35 · Ep 174

    Detectives investigate the poisoning of two Marines in a cheap hotel, suspecting foul play. The case leads them to a troubled individual with a vendetta against the military.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  28. Dragnet

    The Big Brain

    Sunday, September 28, 1952 · 25:17 · Ep 171

    Detectives investigate a series of armed robberies where victims are locked in car trunks. They must act quickly to catch the criminals before they strike again.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  29. Dragnet

    The Big Bull

    Sunday, September 14, 1952 · 29:36 · Ep 169

    Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith pursue Leroy Bentley, a vicious gang hit-man, who threatens Frank's family. They must apprehend him before he can harm anyone else.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  30. Dragnet

    The Big Tear

    Thursday, September 11, 1952 · 27:40 · Ep 168

    Detective Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith investigate a series of burglaries in Los Angeles, where a thief has stolen around $80,000 in valuables without leaving a clear description of himself. The stakes rise as they race against time to catch the elusive burglar before he strikes again.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Noir
  31. Dragnet

    The Big Ray

    Thursday, September 4, 1952 · 29:34 · Ep 167

    Detectives investigate the sudden death of Alfred Prater, initially thought to be a heart attack. As they dig deeper, they uncover troubling evidence suggesting foul play involving his wife.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Noir
  32. Dragnet

    The Big Paper

    Thursday, August 21, 1952 · 29:38 · Ep 165

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a forgery case involving stolen checks from a grocery store, only to discover that the forger is supposedly dead. As they dig deeper, they must unravel the mystery of how the checks are being passed.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
    • Mystery
  33. Dragnet

    The Big Signet

    Thursday, July 31, 1952 · 29:26 · Ep 162

    Detectives investigate a violent restaurant robbery where the owner is severely beaten and a diamond signet ring is stolen. They must track down the remaining suspect before he can escape justice.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  34. Dragnet

    The Big Whiff

    Thursday, June 5, 1952 · 29:22 · Ep 156

    A woman is found dead in a vacant lot, and the investigation leads to a man named Leo, who has connections to the victim. Detectives must unravel the mystery surrounding her death and the evidence of chloroform poisoning.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Crime
    • Psychological
  35. Dragnet

    The Big Shakedown

    Thursday, May 22, 1952 · 29:21 · Ep 154

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate an extortion racket involving a man impersonating a police officer. The stakes rise as they uncover the suspect's connection to local gamblers.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  36. Dragnet

    The Big Mail

    Thursday, May 15, 1952 · 29:19 · Ep 153

    A mail truck is robbed in Los Angeles, leading detectives to investigate the theft of twenty-eight sacks of registered mail. A crucial clue emerges from a $20 bill that helps unravel the case.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  37. Dragnet

    The Big Safe

    Thursday, May 1, 1952 · 29:27 · Ep 151

    Detectives suspect Ralph McKinley in a series of safe burglaries after a drawing leads them to investigate his activities. The stakes rise as they work to uncover the truth behind the crimes.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  38. Dragnet

    The Big Rose

    Thursday, March 27, 1952 · 29:32 · Ep 146

    Rose Baker disappears, leaving her four children and sister behind. Detectives investigate potential foul play as they uncover a web of deceit and family conflict.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  39. Dragnet

    The Big Plant

    Thursday, February 28, 1952 · 29:24 · Ep 142

    A housewife mysteriously disappears, leading detectives to investigate her husband, who becomes a prime suspect. As the case unfolds, the husband's stepson also goes missing, raising the stakes.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  40. Dragnet

    The Big Phone Call

    Thursday, February 14, 1952 · 29:34 · Ep 140

    Detectives Friday and Jacobs investigate a robbery where a jewelry salesman is attacked and $20,000 in gems is stolen. They uncover the involvement of George Garvey, a close friend of the victim, in orchestrating the crime.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Noir
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