Dragnet

★ 6.5 /10 36 votes

December 16, 1951 - August 23, 1959 8 Seasons 276 Episodes 30 min Ended TV-PG

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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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1951 • 14 Episodes

Season 2

1952 • 33 Episodes

Season 3

1953 • 39 Episodes

Season 4

1954 • 39 Episodes

Season 5

1955 • 39 Episodes

Season 6

1956 • 34 Episodes

Season 7

1957 • 39 Episodes

Season 8

1958 • 39 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Jack Webb
                                

                                    Network
                                    NBC
                                

                                    Type
                                    Scripted
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.5/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United States of America
                                

Cast & Crew

Jack Webb

Joe Friday

Ben Alexander

Frank Smith

Olan Soule

Vic Perrin

Jack Kruschen

Art Balinger

Capt. Glavas

Harry Bartell

Frank Salazar

Art Gilmore

Capt. Harry Didion

Herb Vigran

Jocko Harris

Virginia Gregg

Iris

Natalie Masters

Helen Kleeb

Photos

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dragnet about?

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...

How many seasons does Dragnet have?

Dragnet has 8 seasons with 276 episodes.

When did Dragnet premiere?

Dragnet premiered on December 16, 1951.

Is Dragnet still running?

No, Dragnet has ended. The final episode aired on August 23, 1959.

Where can I watch Dragnet?

Dragnet originally aired on NBC. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created Dragnet?

Dragnet was created by Jack Webb.

What is the rating of Dragnet?

Dragnet has a rating of 6.5/10 based on user reviews.