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156 episodes in dragnet

  1. Dragnet

    22 Rifle for Christmas

    Tuesday, December 20, 1955 · 25:10 · Ep 331

    Detectives investigate the disappearance of nine-year-old Stanley Johnstone, suspected to be a victim of foul play. As they search for clues, the case takes a tragic turn involving a gun accident.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
  2. Dragnet

    The Big Fellow

    Tuesday, August 30, 1955 · 24:16 · Ep 315

    Detectives Friday and Smith prepare for the arrival of the dangerous Merton brothers, who are armed robbers and drug users. The stakes rise as they race against time to prevent the brothers from committing more crimes in Los Angeles.

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

    The Big Sheet

    Tuesday, August 2, 1955 · 24:59 · Ep 311

    Detectives Friday and Smith respond to a burglary in progress at a drugstore, where they encounter a wounded thief who has just escaped after committing a violent crime.

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

    The Big Housemaid

    Tuesday, July 26, 1955 · 25:10 · Ep 310

    A woman posing as a housemaid steals valuables from homes in Los Angeles, claiming she is teaching her employers a lesson about trust. Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are tasked with stopping her before she can cause more damage.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
  5. Dragnet

    The Big Bobo

    Tuesday, July 19, 1955 · 29:07 · Ep 309

    A police sergeant faces accusations of accepting bribes to secure a prisoner's release. The investigation reveals a con artist exploiting the situation for personal gain.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Blackmail
    • Psychological
    • Drama
  6. Dragnet

    The Big Limp

    Tuesday, June 7, 1955 · 24:50 · Ep 303

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a jewelry store burglary linked to a man with a cut foot. They uncover a larger robbery plan involving a dangerous criminal.

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

    The Big Sisters

    Tuesday, May 31, 1955 · 29:19 · Ep 302

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a reported burglary by an elderly woman, Miss Dunbetter, who claims a man stole $300 from her apartment. As they delve into the case, they uncover unexpected details about her story.

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

    The Big Siege

    Tuesday, May 24, 1955 · 25:42 · Ep 301

    A dangerous bank robber is cornered in a house, and the police must find a way to apprehend him without further bloodshed. Tensions rise as they prepare for a standoff with the armed suspect.

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

    The Big Revision

    Tuesday, May 10, 1955 · 25:35 · Ep 299

    Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith investigate a burglary case involving over $200,000 in stolen furs and jewelry. They aim to uncover the whereabouts of the loot and the identity of the accomplice.

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

    The Big Momma

    Tuesday, May 3, 1955 · 25:26 · Ep 298

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the sudden disappearance of Henry Orlean, the owner of Multiple Uranium Investments, after his secretary Clara Givens reports he has vanished with company records. The stakes rise as they attempt to track him down before he can evade justice.

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

    The Big Child

    Tuesday, April 26, 1955 · 25:29 · Ep 297

    A two-year-old girl is brought to the hospital in critical condition, and detectives investigate her mysterious poisoning while searching for her missing mother. The case reveals troubling truths about family and responsibility.

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

    The Big Deal

    Tuesday, April 19, 1955 · 24:34 · Ep 296

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a rise in auto thefts linked to an organized gang. They seek to uncover the thieves' methods and connections before more cars disappear.

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

    The Big Death

    Tuesday, March 29, 1955 · 24:17 · Ep 293

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the murder of Arthur McNeil, who is found shot in a rundown hotel. With no apparent motive or leads, they must uncover the truth behind the killing.

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

    The Big Set-Up

    Tuesday, March 1, 1955 · 25:51 · Ep 289

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a surge of drug-related crimes among juveniles in Los Angeles. They go undercover to uncover the source of heroin flooding the streets.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
  15. Dragnet

    The Big Gap

    Tuesday, February 8, 1955 · 25:34 · Ep 286

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a swindle involving a man who believes he has been cheated out of $1500 by a fraudulent emerald ring. As they delve deeper, they uncover a more sinister crime connected to the case.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Blackmail
    • Drama
  16. Dragnet

    The Big Bird

    Tuesday, February 1, 1955 · 25:56 · Ep 285

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a series of burglaries in new housing developments where the thief kills pet birds. As the case unfolds, they race against time to catch the perpetrator before more families are affected.

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

    The Big Little Jesus

    Tuesday, December 21, 1954 · 27:20 · Ep 279

    Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith investigate the theft of a religious statue from a historic church in Los Angeles just before Christmas. They face challenges in tracking down the missing piece of art and restoring hope to the community.

    • Cozy
    • Crime
    • Supernatural
    • Revenge
    • Drama
  18. Dragnet

    The Big Lens

    Tuesday, December 14, 1954 · 26:27 · Ep 278

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the kidnapping and robbery of Mrs. Alston, who provides crucial details about her assailants. The case hinges on a unique clue left behind at the crime scene.

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

    The Big Dig

    Tuesday, December 7, 1954 · 25:53 · Ep 277

    A woman reports her sister Margaret Shayne missing, suspecting her brother-in-law of foul play. Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the case, uncovering bloodstains and a troubling family dynamic.

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

    The Big Gone

    Tuesday, November 30, 1954 · 26:06 · Ep 276

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a flower shop robbery where two men are shot, but the bodies mysteriously disappear. They must unravel the truth behind the crime and find the missing suspects.

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

    The Big Dog

    Tuesday, November 16, 1954 · 24:47 · Ep 274

    An elderly man threatens his neighborhood with a shotgun, seeking revenge for the poisoning of his beloved dog. Detectives Friday and Smith must intervene before the situation escalates further.

    • Tense
    • Revenge
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
  22. Dragnet

    The Big Coins

    Tuesday, November 9, 1954 · 25:02 · Ep 273

    A burglar sets fire to homes after stealing valuables, leaving detectives with few clues. The investigation intensifies when old coins are discovered among the stolen items.

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

    The Big Locker

    Tuesday, November 2, 1954 · 29:32 · Ep 272

    Detectives investigate a pawn shop when a man attempts to sell a suspicious emerald ring, leading them to uncover a jewelry robbery.

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

    The Big Mannikin

    Tuesday, October 19, 1954 · 26:45 · Ep 270

    Detectives investigate the disappearance of Jason Helmer, who is reported missing by his wife. The case takes a dark turn when they discover a murder linked to his drinking companion, Fredrick Madison.

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

    The Big Tarbaby

    Tuesday, October 12, 1954 · 29:39 · Ep 269

    Ethel Cabot is missing, and her husband fears she has been kidnapped. Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the case, uncovering clues that lead them deeper into a web of uncertainty.

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

    The Big Cut

    Tuesday, September 14, 1954 · 29:24 · Ep 265

    A jewelry store is robbed of $5,000 worth of watches, and the detectives investigate the peculiar circumstances surrounding the crime, including a bloody footprint left behind by the burglar.

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

    The Big Cad

    Tuesday, August 17, 1954 · 26:21 · Ep 261

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a robbery at a wholesale drug company where a large quantity of morphine has been stolen. They must navigate a web of deception and revenge to solve the case.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Revenge
    • Drama
  28. Dragnet

    The Big Wish

    Tuesday, August 10, 1954 · 26:10 · Ep 260

    A teenager named John Coulter walks into the police station seeking help to overcome his heroin addiction. Detectives Friday and Smith work to uncover a narcotics ring supplying drugs to local youth.

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

    The Big Match

    Tuesday, July 27, 1954 · 26:06 · Ep 258

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a robbery at an auction house where the owner has been assaulted. A crucial clue, a partially burned book of matches, leads them closer to the perpetrator.

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

    The Big Rescue

    Tuesday, July 13, 1954 · 26:08 · Ep 256

    Detectives Friday and Smith pursue two armed robbers terrorizing Los Angeles. As they gather evidence, the stakes rise when the criminals are unexpectedly freed from custody.

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

    The Big Chick

    Tuesday, June 29, 1954 · 26:08 · Ep 254

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the murder of Walter Gilmer, whose body is discovered in a park lake, believed to be linked to narcotics. They go undercover to uncover the drug ring responsible for his death.

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

    The Big Cat

    Tuesday, June 15, 1954 · 26:14 · Ep 252

    A man reports that a dangerous black panther has been stolen from his carnival and is now loose in the city, prompting detectives to investigate the situation.

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

    The Big Cowboy

    Tuesday, June 1, 1954 · 24:54 · Ep 250

    Dudley Gray barricades himself in his apartment with weapons, believing he is a cowboy defending against an attack. His wife and child are held hostage, and the police must intervene to resolve the situation safely.

    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Survival
    • Drama
  34. Dragnet

    The Big Look

    Tuesday, May 11, 1954 · 28:54 · Ep 247

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a brutal assault on Mrs. Kieran, leading them to a second victim and a suspect who denies involvement. The case escalates as they gather evidence and prepare for trial.

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

    The Big Stop

    Tuesday, May 4, 1954 · 29:25 · Ep 246

    A traffic cop is shot dead at an intersection for no apparent reason, prompting a desperate manhunt for the killer. Detectives Friday and Smith race against time to stop the murderer before he strikes again.

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

    The Big Note

    Tuesday, April 13, 1954 · 29:18 · Ep 243

    A young woman reports her friend Katherine Pilgrim's heroin addiction, prompting detectives to investigate the situation among local teenagers. The stakes rise as they uncover the involvement of two men in her drug use.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
    • Mystery
  37. Dragnet

    The Big Saw

    Tuesday, April 6, 1954 · 29:17 · Ep 242

    Detectives investigate a bank robbery where two masked gunmen threaten a bank employee. They must identify the robbers and track them down before they can escape.

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

    The Big Confession

    Tuesday, March 30, 1954 · 29:48 · Ep 241

    Paul Marcus confesses to Sergeant Friday that he has murdered Lorraine Farrell, revealing the weight of his personal dilemma. As the investigation unfolds, the nature of his confession raises questions about truth and consequences.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Mistaken identity
    • Drama
  39. Dragnet

    The Big Rod

    Tuesday, March 16, 1954 · 29:52 · Ep 239

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a hit-and-run incident where a pregnant woman is seriously injured by a speeding hot rod driver. They must gather evidence and find the culprit before he can evade justice.

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

    The Big Pipe

    Tuesday, February 23, 1954 · 29:54 · Ep 236

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the brutal murder of Mrs. Ada Fitzgerald, who is found bludgeoned to death with a lead pipe in her office. They must track down her killer before he escapes into the city.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
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