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Dragnet

The classic TV series "Dragnet" follows the meticulous and thorough investigations of Sergeant Joe Friday and his partners as they solve crimes in Los Angeles.

This early police drama set a realistic tone with phrases like "The story you are about to see is true", "Just the facts, ma'am", and "We were working the day watch", which later became parodied. The show focused on meticulous police work and the blending of officers' professional and personal lives.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Human Bomb

1. The Human Bomb

Aired: Dec 15, 1951

An ex-con bears a grudge against the city of Los Angeles. He wants to blow up...

Episode 2 The Big Actor

2. The Big Actor

Aired: Jan 2, 1952

A trail of stolen narcotics lead Friday and Romero to a TV actor who is addic...

Episode 3 The Big Death

3. The Big Death

Aired: Jan 16, 1952

Detective Sergeant Friday has been assigned to homicide detail. A socially pr...

Episode 4 The Big Mother

4. The Big Mother

Aired: Jan 30, 1952

Twins are born in a hospital, but soon one is kidnapped. The detectives must ...

Episode 5 The Big Cast

5. The Big Cast

Aired: Feb 13, 1952

Friday begins to question Henry Ross, a suspect in a man's disappearance, whi...

Episode 6 The Big Speech

6. The Big Speech

Aired: Feb 27, 1952

Sergeant Friday is asked to give a speech at his old high school while he is ...

Episode 7 The Big Parrot

7. The Big Parrot

Aired: Mar 12, 1952

Friday and Jacobs investigate a double murder in the remains of an arson fire...

Episode 8 The Big Moody

8. The Big Moody

Aired: Mar 26, 1952

A man claims he awoke to find his wife dead in bed beside him. Neoghbors conv...

Episode 9 The Big Blast

9. The Big Blast

Aired: Apr 9, 1952

The hunt is on for the man who killed a woman while her young son looked on i...

Episode 10 The Big Trial

10. The Big Trial

Aired: Apr 23, 1952

Friday is counting on a woman to testify against the drunk driver who hit her...

Episode 12 The Big Phone Call

12. The Big Phone Call

Aired: May 22, 1952

Friday and Jacobs question a jeweler regarding the robbery of a colleague. Th...

Episode 13 The Big Casing

13. The Big Casing

Aired: Jun 5, 1952

Friday and Jacobs are called to the apartment of a man who phoned in the fata...

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Info about Dragnet

Seasons: 8

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Crime, Mystery

Dragnet: Where to Watch Online in United States?

Currently you are able to watch "Dragnet" for free with ads on The Roku Channel. It is also possible to rent or buy on Amazon online.