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Dragnet

1951-12-16 · 30 min / episode · ★ 6.5

Drama · Crime

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
Production companies
Mark VII, Universal Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Jack WebbJack WebbJoe Friday
Ben AlexanderBen AlexanderFrank Smith

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