Dragnet 1951
What is Dragnet?
Dragnet is an American crime television series that originally aired from 1951 to 1959. Created by Jack Webb, the show is based on a radio series of the same name and was later syndicated under the title Badge 714.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1951
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 276
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 16, 1951
- Last aired
- Aug 23, 1959
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Dragnet is an American crime television series that originally aired from 1951 to 1959. Created by Jack Webb, the show is based on a radio series of the same name and was later syndicated under the title Badge 714. The program follows the cases of Sergeant Joe Friday of the Los Angeles Police Department and his various partners as they methodically investigate a variety of crimes in Los Angeles, California. The title of the series is derived from the police term dragnet, which refers to a system of coordinated measures used for apprehending criminals or suspects. In addition to Jack Webb, the cast included actors such as Hal Gibney, Ben Alexander, and Olan Soule. The series focuses on the dedicated police work performed by the detective and his associates as they navigate their professional duties. As a television production, the show established a legacy within the crime genre by emphasizing the procedural aspects of law enforcement investigations during its multi-year run on the air.
Should you watch it?
“Sergeant Joe Friday and his partners investigate a variety of crimes for the Los Angeles Police Department.”
- focuses on investigative police work
- features a dedicated detective lead
- pacing may feel slow to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic television depictions of police investigations.
The series features depictions of criminal investigations and police procedures.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Human Bomb Dec 16, 1951
- E2 The Big Actor Jan 3, 1952
- E3 The Big Death Jan 17, 1952
- E4 The Big Mother Jan 31, 1952
- E5 The Big Cast Feb 14, 1952
- E6 The Big Speech Feb 28, 1952
- E7 The Big Parrot Mar 13, 1952
- E8 The Big Moody Mar 27, 1952
- E9 The Big Blast Apr 10, 1952
- E10 The Big Trial Apr 24, 1952
- E11 The Big September Man May 8, 1952
- E12 The Big Phone Call May 22, 1952
- E13 The Big Casing Jun 5, 1952
- E14 The Big Lamp Jun 19, 1952
Season 2 · 33 episodes
- E1 The Big Jump Sep 11, 1952
- E2 The Big Sorrow Sep 25, 1952
- E3 The Big Elevator Oct 9, 1952
- E4 The Big Seventeen Nov 6, 1952
- E5 The Big Trio Nov 20, 1952
- E6 The Big Imposter Dec 4, 1952
- E7 The Big .22 Rifle for Christmas Dec 18, 1952
- E8 The Big Cop Jan 2, 1953
- E9 The Big Grandma Jan 8, 1953
- E10 The Big Whiff Jan 15, 1953
- E11 The Big Show Jan 22, 1953
- E12 The Big Safe Jan 29, 1953
- E13 The Big Church Feb 5, 1953
- E14 The Big Hate Feb 12, 1953
- E15 The Big Shakedown Feb 20, 1953
- E16 The Big Rose Feb 26, 1953
- E17 The Big Building Mar 5, 1953
- E18 The Big Run Mar 12, 1953
- E19 The Big Break Mar 19, 1953
- E20 The Big Light Mar 26, 1953
- E21 The Big Waiter Apr 2, 1953
- E22 The Big Test Apr 9, 1953
- E23 The Big Lay-Out Apr 16, 1953
- E24 The Big Fire Apr 23, 1953
- E25 The Big Ray Apr 30, 1953
- E26 The Big Frank May 7, 1953
- E27 The Big Lease May 14, 1953
- E28 The Big Hands May 21, 1953
- E29 The Big Fourth May 28, 1953
- E30 The Big Market Jun 4, 1953
- E31 The Big Friend Jun 11, 1953
- E32 The Big Barrette Jun 18, 1953
- E33 The Big Dance Jun 25, 1953
Season 3 · 39 episodes
- E1 The Big White Rat Sep 3, 1953
- E2 The Big Revolt Sep 10, 1953
- E3 The Big Bull Sep 17, 1953
- E4 The Big Betty Sep 24, 1953
- E5 The Big Sophomore Oct 1, 1953
- E6 The Big Pill Oct 8, 1953
- E7 The Big Lie Oct 15, 1953
- E8 The Big Fake Oct 22, 1953
- E9 The Big Dream Oct 29, 1953
- E10 The Big Guilt Nov 5, 1953
- E11 The Big Will Nov 12, 1953
- E12 The Big In-Laws Nov 19, 1953
- E13 The Big Lilly Nov 26, 1953
- E14 The Big Kill Dec 3, 1953
- E15 The Big Lover Dec 10, 1953
- E16 The Big Thief Dec 17, 1953
- E17 The Big Little Jesus Dec 24, 1953
- E18 The Big Eavesdrop Dec 31, 1953
- E19 The Big Trunk Jan 7, 1954
- E20 The Big Youngster Jan 14, 1954
- E21 The Big Boys Jan 21, 1954
- E22 The Big Ham Jan 28, 1954
- E23 The Big Chance Feb 4, 1954
- E24 The Big Children Feb 11, 1954
- E25 The Big Poison Feb 18, 1954
- E26 The Big Quack Feb 25, 1954
- E27 The Big Winchester Mar 4, 1954
- E28 The Big Shoplift Mar 11, 1954
- E29 The Big Hit-Run Killer Mar 18, 1954
- E30 The Big Drink Mar 25, 1954
- E31 The Big Girl Apr 1, 1954
- E32 The Big Mattress Apr 8, 1954
- E33 The Big Pug Apr 15, 1954
- E34 The Big Frame Apr 22, 1954
- E35 The Big Plant Apr 29, 1954
- E36 The Big Check May 6, 1954
- E37 The Big Threat May 13, 1954
- E38 The Big Dare May 20, 1954
- E39 The Big False Make May 27, 1954
Season 4 · 39 episodes
- E1 The Big Producer Aug 26, 1954
- E2 The Big Fraud Sep 2, 1954
- E3 The Big Crime Sep 9, 1954
- E4 The Big Pair Sep 16, 1954
- E5 The Big Escape Sep 23, 1954
- E6 The Big Kid Sep 30, 1954
- E7 The Big Missing Oct 7, 1954
- E8 The Big Bar Oct 14, 1954
- E9 The Big Present Oct 21, 1954
- E10 The Big Gangster (Part 1) Oct 28, 1954
- E11 The Big Gangster (Part 2) Nov 4, 1954
- E12 The Big New Years Nov 11, 1954
- E13 The Big Want Ad Nov 18, 1954
- E14 The Big Affair Nov 25, 1954
- E15 The Big Bible Dec 2, 1954
- E16 The Big Bindle Dec 9, 1954
- E17 The Big Office Dec 16, 1954
- E18 The Big Rod Dec 30, 1954
- E19 The Big Rescue Jan 6, 1955
- E20 The Big Family Jan 13, 1955
- E21 The Big Shock Jan 20, 1955
- E22 The Big Screen Jan 27, 1955
- E23 The Big TV Feb 3, 1955
- E24 The Big Dog Feb 10, 1955
- E25 The Big Underground Feb 17, 1955
- E26 The Big Key Feb 24, 1955
- E27 The Big Mailman Mar 3, 1955
- E28 The Big Customer Mar 10, 1955
- E29 The Big Tar Baby Mar 17, 1955
- E30 The Big Number Mar 24, 1955
- E31 The Big Mask Mar 31, 1955
- E32 The Big Sucker Apr 7, 1955
- E33 The Big Moustache Apr 14, 1955
- E34 The Big Heel Apr 21, 1955
- E35 The Big Gone Apr 28, 1955
- E36 The Big Student May 5, 1955
- E37 The Big Watch May 12, 1955
- E38 The Big Dig May 19, 1955
- E39 The Big Mug May 26, 1955
Season 5 · 39 episodes
- E1 The Big Pipe Sep 2, 1955
- E2 The Big Chet Sep 9, 1955
- E3 The Big No Rain Sep 16, 1955
- E4 The Big Lift Sep 23, 1955
- E5 The Big Confession Sep 30, 1955
- E6 The Big Gap Oct 7, 1955
- E7 The Big Look Oct 14, 1955
- E8 The Big Glasses Oct 21, 1955
- E9 The Big Bird Oct 28, 1955
- E10 The Big Laugh Nov 4, 1955
- E11 The Big Smoke Nov 11, 1955
- E12 The Big Bounce Nov 18, 1955
- E13 The Big Shot Nov 25, 1955
- E14 The Big Locker Dec 2, 1955
- E15 The Big Note Dec 9, 1955
- E16 The Big Genius Dec 16, 1955
- E17 The Big Reminisce Dec 30, 1955
- E18 The Big Tour Jan 6, 1956
- E19 The Big Sisters Jan 13, 1956
- E20 The Big Ruling Jan 20, 1956
- E21 The Big Fall Guy Jan 27, 1956
- E22 The Big Set Feb 3, 1956
- E23 The Big Child Feb 10, 1956
- E24 The Big Slug Feb 17, 1956
- E25 The Big Daughter Feb 24, 1956
- E26 The Big No Suicide Mar 2, 1956
- E27 The Big Siege Mar 9, 1956
- E28 The Big Mama Mar 16, 1956
- E29 The Big Revision Mar 23, 1956
- E30 The Big Ex-Blonde Mar 30, 1956
- E31 The Big Bobo Apr 6, 1956
- E32 The Big Rush Apr 13, 1956
- E33 The Big Setup Apr 20, 1956
- E34 The Big Deal Apr 27, 1956
- E35 The Big Wish May 4, 1956
- E36 The Big Hat May 11, 1956
- E37 The Big Housemaid May 18, 1956
- E38 The Big Gift May 25, 1956
- E39 The Big Salvage Jun 1, 1956
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The series follows Sergeant Joe Friday of the Los Angeles Police Department.
What does the title mean?
The title refers to a system of coordinated measures used for apprehending criminals or suspects.
Who created the show?
The series was created by Jack Webb.
Where does the show take place?
The investigations occur in Los Angeles, California.
Does Joe Friday work alone?
No, he works with various partners throughout the series.