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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14 episodes • 1951Avg: 8.7Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Human Bomb | Dec 16, 1951 | 10.0 |
| 2 | The Big Actor | Jan 3, 1952 | 10.0 |
| 3 | The Big Death | Jan 17, 1952 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Big Mother | Jan 31, 1952 | 4.0 |
| 5 | The Big Cast | Feb 14, 1952 | 10.0 |
| 6 | The Big Speech | Feb 28, 1952 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Big Parrot | Mar 13, 1952 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Big Moody | Mar 27, 1952 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Big Blast | Apr 10, 1952 | 0.0 |
| 10 | The Big Trial | Apr 24, 1952 | 0.0 |
| 11 | The Big September Man | May 8, 1952 | 7.0 |
| 12 | The Big Phone Call | May 22, 1952 | 10.0 |
| 13 | The Big Casing | Jun 5, 1952 | 10.0 |
| 14 | The Big Lamp | Jun 19, 1952 | 0.0 |
33 episodes • 1952Avg: 8.0Valley of Despair
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Big Jump | Sep 11, 1952 | 10.0 |
| 2 | The Big Sorrow | Sep 25, 1952 | 8.0 |
| 3 | The Big Elevator | Oct 9, 1952 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Big Seventeen | Nov 6, 1952 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Big Trio | Nov 20, 1952 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Big Imposter | Dec 4, 1952 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Big .22 Rifle for Christmas | Dec 18, 1952 | 6.7 |
| 8 | The Big Cop | Jan 2, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Big Grandma | Jan 8, 1953 | 7.0 |
| 10 | The Big Whiff | Jan 15, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 11 | The Big Show | Jan 22, 1953 | 5.0 |
| 12 | The Big Safe | Jan 29, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 13 | The Big Church | Feb 5, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 14 | The Big Hate | Feb 12, 1953 | 7.0 |
| 15 | The Big Shakedown | Feb 20, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 16 | The Big Rose | Feb 26, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 17 | The Big Building | Mar 5, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 18 | The Big Run | Mar 12, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 19 | The Big Break | Mar 19, 1953 | 10.0 |
| 20 | The Big Light | Mar 26, 1953 | 8.0 |
| 21 | The Big Waiter | Apr 2, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 22 | The Big Test | Apr 9, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 23 | The Big Lay-Out | Apr 16, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 24 | The Big Fire | Apr 23, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 25 | The Big Ray | Apr 30, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 26 | The Big Frank | May 7, 1953 | 10.0 |
| 27 | The Big Lease | May 14, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 28 | The Big Hands | May 21, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 29 | The Big Fourth | May 28, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 30 | The Big Market | Jun 4, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 31 | The Big Friend | Jun 11, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 32 | The Big Barrette | Jun 18, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 33 | The Big Dance | Jun 25, 1953 | 0.0 |
39 episodes • 1953Avg: 8.4
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Big White Rat | Sep 3, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Big Revolt | Sep 10, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Big Bull | Sep 17, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Big Betty | Sep 24, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Big Sophomore | Oct 1, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Big Pill | Oct 8, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Big Lie | Oct 15, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Big Fake | Oct 22, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Big Dream | Oct 29, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 10 | The Big Guilt | Nov 5, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 11 | The Big Will | Nov 12, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 12 | The Big In-Laws | Nov 19, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 13 | The Big Lilly | Nov 26, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 14 | The Big Kill | Dec 3, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 15 | The Big Lover | Dec 10, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 16 | The Big Thief | Dec 17, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 17 | The Big Little Jesus | Dec 24, 1953 | 7.0 |
| 18 | The Big Eavesdrop | Dec 31, 1953 | 0.0 |
| 19 | The Big Trunk | Jan 7, 1954 | 7.0 |
| 20 | The Big Youngster | Jan 14, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 21 | The Big Boys | Jan 21, 1954 | 10.0 |
| 22 | The Big Ham | Jan 28, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 23 | The Big Chance | Feb 4, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 24 | The Big Children | Feb 11, 1954 | 8.0 |
| 25 | The Big Poison | Feb 18, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 26 | The Big Quack | Feb 25, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 27 | The Big Winchester | Mar 4, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 28 | The Big Shoplift | Mar 11, 1954 | 7.0 |
| 29 | The Big Hit-Run Killer | Mar 18, 1954 | 10.0 |
| 30 | The Big Drink | Mar 25, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 31 | The Big Girl | Apr 1, 1954 | 10.0 |
| 32 | The Big Mattress | Apr 8, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 33 | The Big Pug | Apr 15, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 34 | The Big Frame | Apr 22, 1954 | 7.0 |
| 35 | The Big Plant | Apr 29, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 36 | The Big Check | May 6, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 37 | The Big Threat | May 13, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 38 | The Big Dare | May 20, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 39 | The Big False Make | May 27, 1954 | 10.0 |
39 episodes • 1954Avg: 10.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Big Producer | Aug 26, 1954 | 10.0 |
| 2 | The Big Fraud | Sep 2, 1954 | 10.0 |
| 3 | The Big Crime | Sep 9, 1954 | 10.0 |
| 4 | The Big Pair | Sep 16, 1954 | 10.0 |
| 5 | The Big Escape | Sep 23, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Big Kid | Sep 30, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Big Missing | Oct 7, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Big Bar | Oct 14, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Big Present | Oct 21, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 10 | The Big Gangster (Part 1) | Oct 28, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 11 | The Big Gangster (Part 2) | Nov 4, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 12 | The Big New Years | Nov 11, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 13 | The Big Want Ad | Nov 18, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 14 | The Big Affair | Nov 25, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 15 | The Big Bible | Dec 2, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 16 | The Big Bindle | Dec 9, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 17 | The Big Office | Dec 16, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 18 | The Big Rod | Dec 30, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 19 | The Big Rescue | Jan 6, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 20 | The Big Family | Jan 13, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 21 | The Big Shock | Jan 20, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 22 | The Big Screen | Jan 27, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 23 | The Big TV | Feb 3, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 24 | The Big Dog | Feb 10, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 25 | The Big Underground | Feb 17, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 26 | The Big Key | Feb 24, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 27 | The Big Mailman | Mar 3, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 28 | The Big Customer | Mar 10, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 29 | The Big Tar Baby | Mar 17, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 30 | The Big Number | Mar 24, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 31 | The Big Mask | Mar 31, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 32 | The Big Sucker | Apr 7, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 33 | The Big Moustache | Apr 14, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 34 | The Big Heel | Apr 21, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 35 | The Big Gone | Apr 28, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 36 | The Big Student | May 5, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 37 | The Big Watch | May 12, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 38 | The Big Dig | May 19, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 39 | The Big Mug | May 26, 1955 | 0.0 |
39 episodes • 1955
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Big Pipe | Sep 2, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Big Chet | Sep 9, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Big No Rain | Sep 16, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Big Lift | Sep 23, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Big Confession | Sep 30, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Big Gap | Oct 7, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Big Look | Oct 14, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Big Glasses | Oct 21, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Big Bird | Oct 28, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 10 | The Big Laugh | Nov 4, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 11 | The Big Smoke | Nov 11, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 12 | The Big Bounce | Nov 18, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 13 | The Big Shot | Nov 25, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 14 | The Big Locker | Dec 2, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 15 | The Big Note | Dec 9, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 16 | The Big Genius | Dec 16, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 17 | The Big Reminisce | Dec 30, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 18 | The Big Tour | Jan 6, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 19 | The Big Sisters | Jan 13, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 20 | The Big Ruling | Jan 20, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 21 | The Big Fall Guy | Jan 27, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 22 | The Big Set | Feb 3, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 23 | The Big Child | Feb 10, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 24 | The Big Slug | Feb 17, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 25 | The Big Daughter | Feb 24, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 26 | The Big No Suicide | Mar 2, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 27 | The Big Siege | Mar 9, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 28 | The Big Mama | Mar 16, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 29 | The Big Revision | Mar 23, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 30 | The Big Ex-Blonde | Mar 30, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 31 | The Big Bobo | Apr 6, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 32 | The Big Rush | Apr 13, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 33 | The Big Setup | Apr 20, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 34 | The Big Deal | Apr 27, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 35 | The Big Wish | May 4, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 36 | The Big Hat | May 11, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 37 | The Big Housemaid | May 18, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 38 | The Big Gift | May 25, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 39 | The Big Salvage | Jun 1, 1956 | 0.0 |
34 episodes • 1956
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Big Cat | Sep 27, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Big Misses | Oct 11, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Big Beer | Oct 18, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Big Net | Oct 25, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Big Convertable | Nov 1, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Big Limp | Nov 8, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Big Tattoo | Nov 15, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Big Odd | Nov 22, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Big Bill | Nov 29, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 10 | The Big Search | Dec 6, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 11 | The Big Talk | Dec 13, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 12 | The Big Doting Mother | Dec 20, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 13 | The Big Handcuffs | Dec 27, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 14 | The Big Father | Jan 3, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 15 | The Big Switch | Jan 10, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 16 | The Big Steal | Jan 17, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 17 | The Big Manikin | Jan 24, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 18 | The Big No Tooth | Jan 31, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 19 | The Big Skip | Feb 7, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 20 | The Big Fin | Feb 14, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 21 | The Big Game | Feb 21, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 22 | The Big Coins | Feb 28, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 23 | The Big Close | Mar 7, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 24 | The Big Tie | Mar 14, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 25 | The Big Cup | Mar 21, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 26 | The Big Truck | Mar 28, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 27 | The Big Saint | Apr 4, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 28 | The Big Match | Apr 11, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 29 | The Big Help | Apr 18, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 30 | The Big Celebration | Apr 25, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 31 | The Big Cry Baby | May 2, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 32 | The Big Lesson | May 9, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 33 | The Big Soldier | May 16, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 34 | The Big Make | May 23, 1957 | 0.0 |
39 episodes • 1957
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Big Constitution | Sep 26, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Big Candy Box | Oct 3, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Big Button | Oct 10, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Big Yak | Oct 17, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Big Howard | Oct 24, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Big Tomato Cans | Oct 31, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Big Dip | Nov 7, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Big License Plates | Nov 14, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Big Blank | Nov 21, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 10 | The Big Tease | Nov 28, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 11 | The Big Love | Dec 25, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 12 | The Big Red Wagon | Dec 12, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 13 | The Big Prescription | Dec 19, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 14 | The Big Full Moon | Dec 26, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 15 | The Big Jade | Jan 2, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 16 | The Big Tip | Jan 9, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 17 | The Big Stubby | Jan 16, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 18 | The Big Baby Face | Jan 23, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 19 | The Big Lip | Jan 30, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 20 | The Big Boot | Feb 13, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 21 | The Big Rip | Feb 20, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 22 | The Big Excuse | Feb 27, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 23 | The Big Knot | Mar 3, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 24 | The Big Hobby | Mar 13, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 25 | The Big Organizer | Mar 20, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 26 | The Big Gent | Mar 27, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 27 | The Big Wardrobe | Apr 3, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 28 | The Big War | Apr 10, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 29 | The Big Bad Count | Apr 17, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 30 | The Big Evans | Apr 24, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 31 | The Big Pack Rat | May 1, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 32 | The Big Honeymoon | May 8, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 33 | The Big Eyes | May 15, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 34 | The Big Cracker Box | May 22, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 35 | The Big Perfume Bottle | May 29, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 36 | The Big Bed | Jun 5, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 37 | The Big Ruthie | Jun 12, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 38 | The Big Grifter | Jun 19, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 39 | The Big Irony | Jun 26, 1958 | 0.0 |
39 episodes • 1958
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Big Beating | Sep 23, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Big Sweet Annie | Sep 30, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Big Star | Oct 7, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Big Oskar | Oct 14, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Big Little Boy | Oct 21, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Big Voice | Oct 28, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Big Jukebox | Nov 4, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Big Doll | Nov 11, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Big Border | Nov 18, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 10 | The Big Nazi | Nov 25, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 11 | The Big Hot Rod | Dec 2, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 12 | The Big Green Monkey | Dec 9, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 13 | The Big Hype | Dec 16, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 14 | The Big Maria | Dec 23, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 15 | The Big Donation | Dec 30, 1958 | 0.0 |
| 16 | The Big Malcolm | Jan 6, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 17 | The Big Smart Girl | Jan 13, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 18 | The Big Doctor | Jan 20, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 19 | The Big Signet | Jan 27, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 20 | The Big Accident | Feb 3, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 21 | The Big Mailman | Feb 10, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 22 | The Big Roll | Feb 17, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 23 | The Big Thirteen | Feb 24, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 24 | The Big Sour | Mar 10, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 25 | The Big Starlet | Mar 17, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 26 | The Big Holdup | Mar 24, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 27 | The Big Name | Mar 31, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 28 | The Big Couple | Apr 7, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 29 | The Big Squeeze | Apr 14, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 30 | The Big Picture | Apr 21, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 31 | The Big Carnation | Apr 28, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 32 | The Big Operator | Jul 7, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 33 | The Big Bray | Jul 12, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 34 | The Big Infant | Jul 19, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 35 | The Big Appetite | Jul 26, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 36 | The Big .38 | Aug 2, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 37 | The Big Byron | Aug 9, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 38 | The Big Counterfeit | Aug 16, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 39 | The Big Red | Aug 23, 1959 | 0.0 |
