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Dragnet

1967 – 1970Show4 seasons98 episodesTV-PG

CrimeDrama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A nostalgic, intriguing crime series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 98 episodes · best: S3E14 "Homicide: DR-22" 8.7

Episodes

7.8
7.7
7.5
7.8

Story

Police Detective Sgt. Joe Friday and his partners investigate crimes in Los Angeles.

Feels like

  • Classic Police Procedural
  • Noir-Lite Aesthetic
  • Stoic Heroism
  • Mid-Century Los Angeles
  • Methodical Investigation
  • Nostalgic Comfort TV
  • Law and Order Focus
  • Deadpan Delivery
  • Episodic Mystery
  • Historical Authenticity

Cast

24 of 110 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jack Webb
Written by
Robert C. Dennis, Michael Donovan, Burt Prelutsky

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 12, 1967 · April 16, 1970 · Ended

First aired
January 12, 1967
Last aired
April 16, 1970
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 98 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Locard's Theory, Illegal Gambling Den, Schiff One-Liner +9

  • Locard's Theory
  • Illegal Gambling Den
  • Schiff One-Liner
  • Portmantitle
  • Comic-Book Adaptation
  • Dead Person Impersonation
  • Asian Babymama
  • Status Quo Is God
  • Consummate Professional
  • Mr. Exposition
  • Evil Gloating
  • Christmas Episode

12 of 154 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Dragnet?"

Questions about Dragnet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dragnet?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Dragnet is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Dragnet worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Dragnet okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Dragnet?

49 h

About 49 hours: 98 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1967 to 1970.

Can I half-watch Dragnet?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Dragnet use?

Locard's TheoryIllegal Gambling DenSchiff One-LinerPortmantitleComic-Book AdaptationDead Person ImpersonationAsian BabymamaStatus Quo Is GodConsummate ProfessionalMr. ExpositionEvil GloatingChristmas Episodeand 142 more

TV Tropes lists 154 tropes for it, including Locard's Theory, Illegal Gambling Den, and Schiff One-Liner.