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Dragnet

1951–1958 Crime • Drama

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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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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
8
Total Episodes
276
First Air Date
Dec 16, 1951
Most Recent Air Date
Aug 23, 1959
Network / Platform
fuboTV
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • High-tension tone with suspense-forward storytelling.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

Main cast:

Rating
47.0
Seasons
8
Episodes
276

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Metadata

Seasons

Season 8

1958 • 39 episodes