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Dragnet

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: December 16, 1951
  • Seasons: 8
  • Episodes: 276
  • Networks: NBC
  • Genres: Drama, Crime
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Dragnet(1951)
Comeback King
This show finished strong! The final season's average rating was higher than the previous one.

TMDB Rating: 6.4 (32 votes)

Overview

Follows the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his partners. The show takes its name from the police term "dragnet", meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects.

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Season 1

14 episodes • 1951Avg: 8.7Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Human BombDec 16, 195110.0
2The Big ActorJan 3, 195210.0
3The Big DeathJan 17, 19520.0
4The Big MotherJan 31, 19524.0
5The Big CastFeb 14, 195210.0
6The Big SpeechFeb 28, 19520.0
7The Big ParrotMar 13, 19520.0
8The Big MoodyMar 27, 19520.0
9The Big BlastApr 10, 19520.0
10The Big TrialApr 24, 19520.0
11The Big September ManMay 8, 19527.0
12The Big Phone CallMay 22, 195210.0
13The Big CasingJun 5, 195210.0
14The Big LampJun 19, 19520.0
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Season 2

33 episodes • 1952Avg: 8.0

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Big JumpSep 11, 195210.0
2The Big SorrowSep 25, 19528.0
3The Big ElevatorOct 9, 19520.0
4The Big SeventeenNov 6, 19520.0
5The Big TrioNov 20, 19520.0
6The Big ImposterDec 4, 19520.0
7The Big .22 Rifle for ChristmasDec 18, 19526.7
8The Big CopJan 2, 19530.0
9The Big GrandmaJan 8, 19537.0
10The Big WhiffJan 15, 19530.0
11The Big ShowJan 22, 19535.0
12The Big SafeJan 29, 19530.0
13The Big ChurchFeb 5, 19530.0
14The Big HateFeb 12, 19537.0
15The Big ShakedownFeb 20, 19530.0
16The Big RoseFeb 26, 19530.0
17The Big BuildingMar 5, 19530.0
18The Big RunMar 12, 19530.0
19The Big BreakMar 19, 195310.0
20The Big LightMar 26, 19538.0
21The Big WaiterApr 2, 19530.0
22The Big TestApr 9, 19530.0
23The Big Lay-OutApr 16, 19530.0
24The Big FireApr 23, 19530.0
25The Big RayApr 30, 19530.0
26The Big FrankMay 7, 195310.0
27The Big LeaseMay 14, 19530.0
28The Big HandsMay 21, 19530.0
29The Big FourthMay 28, 19530.0
30The Big MarketJun 4, 19530.0
31The Big FriendJun 11, 19530.0
32The Big BarretteJun 18, 19530.0
33The Big DanceJun 25, 19530.0
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Season 3

39 episodes • 1953Avg: 8.4

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Big White RatSep 3, 19530.0
2The Big RevoltSep 10, 19530.0
3The Big BullSep 17, 19530.0
4The Big BettySep 24, 19530.0
5The Big SophomoreOct 1, 19530.0
6The Big PillOct 8, 19530.0
7The Big LieOct 15, 19530.0
8The Big FakeOct 22, 19530.0
9The Big DreamOct 29, 19530.0
10The Big GuiltNov 5, 19530.0
11The Big WillNov 12, 19530.0
12The Big In-LawsNov 19, 19530.0
13The Big LillyNov 26, 19530.0
14The Big KillDec 3, 19530.0
15The Big LoverDec 10, 19530.0
16The Big ThiefDec 17, 19530.0
17The Big Little JesusDec 24, 19537.0
18The Big EavesdropDec 31, 19530.0
19The Big TrunkJan 7, 19547.0
20The Big YoungsterJan 14, 19540.0
21The Big BoysJan 21, 195410.0
22The Big HamJan 28, 19540.0
23The Big ChanceFeb 4, 19540.0
24The Big ChildrenFeb 11, 19548.0
25The Big PoisonFeb 18, 19540.0
26The Big QuackFeb 25, 19540.0
27The Big WinchesterMar 4, 19540.0
28The Big ShopliftMar 11, 19547.0
29The Big Hit-Run KillerMar 18, 195410.0
30The Big DrinkMar 25, 19540.0
31The Big GirlApr 1, 195410.0
32The Big MattressApr 8, 19540.0
33The Big PugApr 15, 19540.0
34The Big FrameApr 22, 19547.0
35The Big PlantApr 29, 19540.0
36The Big CheckMay 6, 19540.0
37The Big ThreatMay 13, 19540.0
38The Big DareMay 20, 19540.0
39The Big False MakeMay 27, 195410.0
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Season 4

39 episodes • 1954Avg: 10.0

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Big ProducerAug 26, 195410.0
2The Big FraudSep 2, 195410.0
3The Big CrimeSep 9, 195410.0
4The Big PairSep 16, 195410.0
5The Big EscapeSep 23, 19540.0
6The Big KidSep 30, 19540.0
7The Big MissingOct 7, 19540.0
8The Big BarOct 14, 19540.0
9The Big PresentOct 21, 19540.0
10The Big Gangster (Part 1)Oct 28, 19540.0
11The Big Gangster (Part 2)Nov 4, 19540.0
12The Big New YearsNov 11, 19540.0
13The Big Want AdNov 18, 19540.0
14The Big AffairNov 25, 19540.0
15The Big BibleDec 2, 19540.0
16The Big BindleDec 9, 19540.0
17The Big OfficeDec 16, 19540.0
18The Big RodDec 30, 19540.0
19The Big RescueJan 6, 19550.0
20The Big FamilyJan 13, 19550.0
21The Big ShockJan 20, 19550.0
22The Big ScreenJan 27, 19550.0
23The Big TVFeb 3, 19550.0
24The Big DogFeb 10, 19550.0
25The Big UndergroundFeb 17, 19550.0
26The Big KeyFeb 24, 19550.0
27The Big MailmanMar 3, 19550.0
28The Big CustomerMar 10, 19550.0
29The Big Tar BabyMar 17, 19550.0
30The Big NumberMar 24, 19550.0
31The Big MaskMar 31, 19550.0
32The Big SuckerApr 7, 19550.0
33The Big MoustacheApr 14, 19550.0
34The Big HeelApr 21, 19550.0
35The Big GoneApr 28, 19550.0
36The Big StudentMay 5, 19550.0
37The Big WatchMay 12, 19550.0
38The Big DigMay 19, 19550.0
39The Big MugMay 26, 19550.0
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Season 5

39 episodes • 1955

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Big PipeSep 2, 19550.0
2The Big ChetSep 9, 19550.0
3The Big No RainSep 16, 19550.0
4The Big LiftSep 23, 19550.0
5The Big ConfessionSep 30, 19550.0
6The Big GapOct 7, 19550.0
7The Big LookOct 14, 19550.0
8The Big GlassesOct 21, 19550.0
9The Big BirdOct 28, 19550.0
10The Big LaughNov 4, 19550.0
11The Big SmokeNov 11, 19550.0
12The Big BounceNov 18, 19550.0
13The Big ShotNov 25, 19550.0
14The Big LockerDec 2, 19550.0
15The Big NoteDec 9, 19550.0
16The Big GeniusDec 16, 19550.0
17The Big ReminisceDec 30, 19550.0
18The Big TourJan 6, 19560.0
19The Big SistersJan 13, 19560.0
20The Big RulingJan 20, 19560.0
21The Big Fall GuyJan 27, 19560.0
22The Big SetFeb 3, 19560.0
23The Big ChildFeb 10, 19560.0
24The Big SlugFeb 17, 19560.0
25The Big DaughterFeb 24, 19560.0
26The Big No SuicideMar 2, 19560.0
27The Big SiegeMar 9, 19560.0
28The Big MamaMar 16, 19560.0
29The Big RevisionMar 23, 19560.0
30The Big Ex-BlondeMar 30, 19560.0
31The Big BoboApr 6, 19560.0
32The Big RushApr 13, 19560.0
33The Big SetupApr 20, 19560.0
34The Big DealApr 27, 19560.0
35The Big WishMay 4, 19560.0
36The Big HatMay 11, 19560.0
37The Big HousemaidMay 18, 19560.0
38The Big GiftMay 25, 19560.0
39The Big SalvageJun 1, 19560.0
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Season 6

34 episodes • 1956

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Big CatSep 27, 19560.0
2The Big MissesOct 11, 19560.0
3The Big BeerOct 18, 19560.0
4The Big NetOct 25, 19560.0
5The Big ConvertableNov 1, 19560.0
6The Big LimpNov 8, 19560.0
7The Big TattooNov 15, 19560.0
8The Big OddNov 22, 19560.0
9The Big BillNov 29, 19560.0
10The Big SearchDec 6, 19560.0
11The Big TalkDec 13, 19560.0
12The Big Doting MotherDec 20, 19560.0
13The Big HandcuffsDec 27, 19560.0
14The Big FatherJan 3, 19570.0
15The Big SwitchJan 10, 19570.0
16The Big StealJan 17, 19570.0
17The Big ManikinJan 24, 19570.0
18The Big No ToothJan 31, 19570.0
19The Big SkipFeb 7, 19570.0
20The Big FinFeb 14, 19570.0
21The Big GameFeb 21, 19570.0
22The Big CoinsFeb 28, 19570.0
23The Big CloseMar 7, 19570.0
24The Big TieMar 14, 19570.0
25The Big CupMar 21, 19570.0
26The Big TruckMar 28, 19570.0
27The Big SaintApr 4, 19570.0
28The Big MatchApr 11, 19570.0
29The Big HelpApr 18, 19570.0
30The Big CelebrationApr 25, 19570.0
31The Big Cry BabyMay 2, 19570.0
32The Big LessonMay 9, 19570.0
33The Big SoldierMay 16, 19570.0
34The Big MakeMay 23, 19570.0
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Season 7

39 episodes • 1957

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Big ConstitutionSep 26, 19570.0
2The Big Candy BoxOct 3, 19570.0
3The Big ButtonOct 10, 19570.0
4The Big YakOct 17, 19570.0
5The Big HowardOct 24, 19570.0
6The Big Tomato CansOct 31, 19570.0
7The Big DipNov 7, 19570.0
8The Big License PlatesNov 14, 19570.0
9The Big BlankNov 21, 19570.0
10The Big TeaseNov 28, 19570.0
11The Big LoveDec 25, 19570.0
12The Big Red WagonDec 12, 19570.0
13The Big PrescriptionDec 19, 19570.0
14The Big Full MoonDec 26, 19570.0
15The Big JadeJan 2, 19580.0
16The Big TipJan 9, 19580.0
17The Big StubbyJan 16, 19580.0
18The Big Baby FaceJan 23, 19580.0
19The Big LipJan 30, 19580.0
20The Big BootFeb 13, 19580.0
21The Big RipFeb 20, 19580.0
22The Big ExcuseFeb 27, 19580.0
23The Big KnotMar 3, 19580.0
24The Big HobbyMar 13, 19580.0
25The Big OrganizerMar 20, 19580.0
26The Big GentMar 27, 19580.0
27The Big WardrobeApr 3, 19580.0
28The Big WarApr 10, 19580.0
29The Big Bad CountApr 17, 19580.0
30The Big EvansApr 24, 19580.0
31The Big Pack RatMay 1, 19580.0
32The Big HoneymoonMay 8, 19580.0
33The Big EyesMay 15, 19580.0
34The Big Cracker BoxMay 22, 19580.0
35The Big Perfume BottleMay 29, 19580.0
36The Big BedJun 5, 19580.0
37The Big RuthieJun 12, 19580.0
38The Big GrifterJun 19, 19580.0
39The Big IronyJun 26, 19580.0
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Season 8

39 episodes • 1958

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Big BeatingSep 23, 19580.0
2The Big Sweet AnnieSep 30, 19580.0
3The Big StarOct 7, 19580.0
4The Big OskarOct 14, 19580.0
5The Big Little BoyOct 21, 19580.0
6The Big VoiceOct 28, 19580.0
7The Big JukeboxNov 4, 19580.0
8The Big DollNov 11, 19580.0
9The Big BorderNov 18, 19580.0
10The Big NaziNov 25, 19580.0
11The Big Hot RodDec 2, 19580.0
12The Big Green MonkeyDec 9, 19580.0
13The Big HypeDec 16, 19580.0
14The Big MariaDec 23, 19580.0
15The Big DonationDec 30, 19580.0
16The Big MalcolmJan 6, 19590.0
17The Big Smart GirlJan 13, 19590.0
18The Big DoctorJan 20, 19590.0
19The Big SignetJan 27, 19590.0
20The Big AccidentFeb 3, 19590.0
21The Big MailmanFeb 10, 19590.0
22The Big RollFeb 17, 19590.0
23The Big ThirteenFeb 24, 19590.0
24The Big SourMar 10, 19590.0
25The Big StarletMar 17, 19590.0
26The Big HoldupMar 24, 19590.0
27The Big NameMar 31, 19590.0
28The Big CoupleApr 7, 19590.0
29The Big SqueezeApr 14, 19590.0
30The Big PictureApr 21, 19590.0
31The Big CarnationApr 28, 19590.0
32The Big OperatorJul 7, 19590.0
33The Big BrayJul 12, 19590.0
34The Big InfantJul 19, 19590.0
35The Big AppetiteJul 26, 19590.0
36The Big .38Aug 2, 19590.0
37The Big ByronAug 9, 19590.0
38The Big CounterfeitAug 16, 19590.0
39The Big RedAug 23, 19590.0

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