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Dragnet

1951 – 1958 · 45m per ep · TV-PG · English · United States of America

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.

6.5(640 reviews)

42.6377% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Dec 16, 1951
Last air date: Aug 23, 1959
Status: Ended
Seasons: 8
Episodes: 276
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: NBC
Creator / showrunner: Jack Webb
Certification: TV-PG
Production companies: Mark VII, Universal Television

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Keywords

detectivepolicelos angeles, californiapolice detectivelapdmystery

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

1951 · 14 episodes

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Cast

Jack Webb

Joe Friday

Ben Alexander

Frank Smith

Media

Reviews & ratings

6.5

640 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.5/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim6.5/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.5/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee5.5/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.5/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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