Dragnet(1951)
Dragnet Synopsis
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.
Dragnet (1951) is a drama and crime series that premiered on December 16, 1951, spanning 8 seasons and 276 episodes. It stars Jack Webb and Ben Alexander. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1951-12-16
- Last aired:
- 1959-08-23
Dragnet (1951) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Dragnet before you start streaming.
Dragnet Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Dragnet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 35 ratings.
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Dragnet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Dragnet?
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Dragnet (1951) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Pure Flix, Best tv ever Amazon Channel, Dove Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Dragnet are there?
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Dragnet has 8 seasons and 276 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on December 16, 1951.
Is Dragnet still running?
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No. Dragnet is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on August 23, 1959.
Who is in the cast of Dragnet?
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Dragnet (1951) stars Jack Webb and Ben Alexander. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Dragnet any good?
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Dragnet (1951) is rated 6.5 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and crime series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Dragnet trailer?
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The official Dragnet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.