Dragnet (1951)

Name: Dragnet
Genre: Crime, Drama
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Jack Webb, Ben Alexander

★ 6.5/10 December 16, 1951 8 seasons

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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Creators

Jack Webb

Cast

Jack Webb Joe Friday

Ben Alexander Frank Smith

About Dragnet (1951)

Dragnet is a 1951 drama and crime TV series from the United States created by Jack Webb, starring Jack Webb and Ben Alexander. It first aired on December 16, 1951. The series has 8 seasons and 276 episodes on NBC. Episodes run about 30 min, in English. Audiences rate it 6.5/10 from 37 votes — mixed to positive.

Dragnet: FAQ

When did Dragnet premiere?

Dragnet premiered on December 16, 1951.

Who created Dragnet?

Dragnet was created by Jack Webb.

Who is in the cast of Dragnet?

The main cast includes Jack Webb and Ben Alexander.

How many seasons does Dragnet have?

Dragnet has 8 seasons (276 episodes). Status: Ended.

Where can I watch Dragnet?

No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.

Is Dragnet worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 37 ratings, so fans of drama and crime titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.

Ratings

MoviesReviews / TMDB★ 6.5/1037 votes

IMDb7.5/102,672 votes

🏆 Awards: Won 5 Primetime Emmys. 9 wins & 12 nominations total

Series Details

Seasons: 8
Episodes: 276
Network: NBC
Created by: Jack Webb
First aired: Dec 16, 1951
Last aired: Aug 23, 1959
Status: Ended
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Mark VII, Universal Television

Episode Ratings Heatmap

Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.

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Dragnet (1951)

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