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222 episodes in dragnet
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An elderly diamond salesman is brutally robbed of a fortune in unset diamonds, and detectives must track down the thief before he disappears for good.
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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.
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Detective Friday investigates the mysterious death of Elizabeth Hoffman, found dead in a boxcar with Gordon Miller, who is uncooperative and in shock. The case unfolds as they seek to uncover the truth behind her death.
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On a tragic Fourth of July weekend, Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner investigate a horrific car accident involving four teenagers. As they uncover the events leading to the crash, they confront the grim realities of reckless driving and its consequences.
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Detectives Friday and Smith investigate a narcotics case involving a steady supply of high-grade heroin in Los Angeles. They face challenges in extracting information from a suspect who is reluctant to cooperate.
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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.
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A baby is stolen from its mother, marking the third case of child theft in a short span. Detectives work urgently to uncover the identity of the suspect and prevent further incidents.
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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.
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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.
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A professional gambling ring operates in Los Angeles, leading to the death of a cop during a raid. Detectives Friday and Lockwood work to dismantle the operation and bring the criminals to justice.
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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.
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A seven-week-old baby is abandoned at a Los Angeles bus station, prompting detectives to search for the mother. The case raises questions about the woman's well-being and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
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Detectives investigate the shooting of Wally Radford, critically wounded in a residential neighborhood. They must track down the assailant, who turns out to be his wife.
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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.
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Detectives Friday and Jacobs pursue escaped convicts Andy Powell and Bertram Selby, who are armed and on a crime spree. Their investigation leads them to a potential border crossing into Mexico.
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Detectives investigate a threatening landlord who refuses to let new tenants move into their apartments. The case escalates as they uncover a deeper motive behind the landlord's actions.
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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.
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Detectives Friday and Jacobs investigate a case of obscene literature being sold to students in local high schools. Their search leads them to a struggling former filmmaker who has resorted to distributing pornography.
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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.
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Dorothy Wagner's tragic suicide follows the disappearance of Charles R. Reynolds, who absconds with her $10,000. The police investigate the circumstances surrounding her death and the deceitful relationship she had with Reynolds.
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A woman reports her brother missing, prompting Sergeant Friday to investigate his sudden disappearance. As evidence unfolds, it becomes clear that his best friend may be involved in a darker truth.
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Sgt. Friday and his partner investigate rising tensions among juvenile gangs in Los Angeles, fearing an imminent outbreak of violence. They must find a way to prevent the impending gang war before it escalates into tragedy.
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Sgt. Friday goes undercover to infiltrate a heroin ring, aiming to apprehend its leader while managing the risks of betrayal and danger.
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Detective Joe Friday grapples with the death of his partner, Ben Romero, while pursuing two dangerous escaped convicts. The emotional weight of loss intertwines with the urgency of their manhunt.
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A banker's daughter, Judith Sullivan, is kidnapped and held for a $30,000 ransom. Detectives Friday and Romero race against time to rescue her and apprehend the abductor.
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Detectives investigate the brutal murder of a mother, Florence Eleanor Dixon, as they seek to uncover the truth behind her daughter's involvement. The case reveals a chilling connection between the victim and her troubled daughter, Roberta.
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A jewelry store robbery turns violent when a clerk is brutally attacked, leaving a French woman as the only witness. Detectives Friday and Romero work to piece together the details and catch the armed bandit responsible.
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Sgt. Friday and his partner investigate a series of burglaries after an informant reveals the identity of a skilled thief named Jeff Allen. The stakes rise as they uncover the extent of Allen's criminal activities.
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A bakery truck strikes and kills an elderly woman and her grandson in a crosswalk, prompting a desperate search for the hit-and-run driver. Detectives must piece together witness accounts to find justice for the victims.
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Detectives Friday and Romero investigate a string of supermarket robberies in Los Angeles, where two bandits are on a rapid-fire crime spree. With 11 markets hit in just 21 days, the pressure is on to identify and apprehend the thieves before they strike again.
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A series of shopliftings plague a shopping district, leading detectives to investigate a potential kleptomaniac among the store's employees. The stakes rise as they uncover a deeper emotional struggle behind the thefts.
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Detectives Friday and Romero investigate a clever auto theft gang posing as legitimate dealers, leaving innocent victims cheated out of their cars and money. They must unravel the con before more people fall prey to the scheme.
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Detectives investigate the brutal murder of secretary Adele Pryor, found beaten to death in her office. They have a lead on a drunken man who claims to know her and may be connected to the crime.
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Detectives Friday and Romero investigate a brutal home invasion where an elderly man is tortured for his valuables. They must track down the armed bandits before they strike again.
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A series of violent crimes among teenagers leads detectives to uncover a dangerous narcotics ring. The investigation reveals the troubling influence of drugs on the youth in their community.
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Detective Friday investigates the mysterious disappearance of a woman reported missing by her twin sister. As the case unfolds, the detectives face challenges in uncovering the truth behind her vanishing.
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A gang of hijackers targets truckloads of merchandise in Los Angeles, and detectives Friday and Romero must unravel their operation before more valuable shipments disappear. The stakes rise as they face uncooperative witnesses and a mounting sense of urgency.
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An elderly man is found dead in his home, initially suspected to be a suicide. However, detectives uncover evidence suggesting foul play may be involved.
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Detectives investigate the sudden disappearance of businessman Tony Richmond, who is believed to have been kidnapped for ransom. The stakes rise as they race against time to ensure his safe return.
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A series of petty thefts in a neighborhood leads detectives to investigate a group of teenage boys, particularly focusing on one named Harry Dunbar, who is reluctant to reveal his motives.