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222 episodes in dragnet

  1. 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
  2. Dragnet

    The Big Handsome Bandit

    Tuesday, October 5, 1954 · 26:01 · Ep 268

    Detective Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith investigate a robbery at the Royal Bar and Grill where a couple is shot. They must track down the remaining members of a dangerous gang before more violence occurs.

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

    The Big Bible

    Tuesday, September 28, 1954 · 29:11 · Ep 267

    Detectives investigate the apparent suicide of Carl Hamlin, but the circumstances surrounding his death raise suspicions of foul play.

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

    The Big Office

    Tuesday, August 31, 1954 · 25:44 · Ep 263

    In Dragnet's episode 'The Big Office', detectives Friday and Smith handle a variety of crimes in the business office during a hot night in Los Angeles. They face the challenge of managing numerous cases with limited information and resources.

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

    The Big Shock

    Tuesday, August 24, 1954 · 26:00 · Ep 262

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a series of burglaries linked to a gang operating in Los Angeles. They confront a suspect, Jed Nagel, who claims innocence despite having a troubled past.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Murder
    • Noir
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Dragnet

    The Big Stand

    Tuesday, August 3, 1954 · 29:08 · Ep 259

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the shooting of Matthew Denton, who is found critically injured on a street corner. With no apparent motive or leads, they must unravel the mystery behind his death.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Dragnet

    The Big Mustache

    Tuesday, March 23, 1954 · 29:37 · Ep 240

    Detectives investigate a supermarket robbery involving a suspect with a false moustache. The stakes rise as they must identify the thief before he strikes again.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Noir
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Dragnet

    The Big Sucker

    Tuesday, February 16, 1954 · 29:27 · Ep 235

    A con-man uses real diamonds to swindle unsuspecting victims, selling them cut glass instead. Detectives work to stop his fraudulent scheme before more people fall prey to his deception.

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

    The Big Broad

    Tuesday, February 9, 1954 · 29:27 · Ep 234

    Sergeant Friday investigates a series of liquor store robberies committed by a man and a woman, both of whom are dangerous and capable of violence. The stakes rise as they continue to elude capture, leaving the police under pressure to stop them.

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

    The Big Filth

    Tuesday, February 2, 1954 · 29:17 · Ep 233

    Four children are discovered alone in a neglected home, raising concerns about their alcoholic mother who has vanished. Detectives investigate the potential for foul play as they seek to ensure the children's safety.

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

    The Big Bill

    Tuesday, January 19, 1954 · 25:36 · Ep 231

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the mysterious disappearance of Bertha Gillespie, an elderly woman and Scrabble champion, who has vanished without a trace.

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

    The Big Switch

    Tuesday, January 12, 1954 · 29:02 · Ep 230

    A young girl, Mona Fenton, is found in a hotel room with the gas on, leading detectives to investigate a possible suicide that may involve foul play. The case takes a darker turn as they uncover her troubled past and connections to a dangerous figure.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Noir
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Dragnet

    The Big Little Jesus

    Tuesday, December 22, 1953 · 29:19 · Ep 227

    A statue of the Child Jesus is stolen from a Los Angeles mission on Christmas Eve, prompting detectives to investigate its whereabouts. The case takes a heartwarming turn as they uncover the story behind the theft.

    • Melancholy
    • Romance
    • Supernatural
    • Crime
    • Drama
  30. 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
  31. Dragnet

    The Big Pick

    Tuesday, December 8, 1953 · 28:34 · Ep 225

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a series of pickpocket thefts in Los Angeles, focusing on a victim who lost $5,200 in a market. They must uncover the identity of the elusive criminals before more victims fall prey to their schemes.

    • Tense
    • Crime
    • Murder
    • Psychological
    • Drama
  32. 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
  33. Dragnet

    The Big Present

    Tuesday, November 24, 1953 · 29:30 · Ep 223

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a series of burglaries linked to a thief known as the 'Milk-Bottle Bandit.' They suspect the culprit may be a juvenile due to the nature of the crimes.

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

    The Big Flight

    Tuesday, November 17, 1953 · 25:43 · Ep 222

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a series of supermarket robberies where the prime suspect has an alibi in Phoenix. The stakes rise as they pursue leads and confront dangerous criminals.

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

    The Big Kid

    Tuesday, November 10, 1953 · 29:40 · Ep 221

    A teenage gang war looms as detectives investigate the rising tensions between rival groups. The stakes escalate when a murder occurs, forcing the police to confront the harsh realities of youth crime.

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

    The Big Rain

    Tuesday, November 3, 1953 · 29:16 · Ep 220

    Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the brutal beating of a woman found in the rain, leading them to a suspect with a questionable alibi. As they delve deeper, they uncover a web of domestic issues and potential motives.

    • Tense
    • Murder
    • Crime
    • Psychological
    • Drama
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. Dragnet

    The Big Little Mother

    Tuesday, October 6, 1953 · 29:32 · Ep 216

    A forger known as 'The Little Mother' has been exploiting department stores for six years, charging children's clothing to fake accounts. Detectives Friday and Smith are determined to stop her before she strikes again.

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

    The Big Try

    Tuesday, September 29, 1953 · 29:43 · Ep 215

    Detective Joe Friday and his partner respond to a call about a man threatening suicide over a forgery charge. They must intervene to prevent a tragedy while navigating the complexities of the situation.

    • Tense
    • Psychological
    • Crime
    • Drama
    • Mystery
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