Dragnet

Dragnet

TV-PG 1951 · 8 seasons · 276 eps · ★ 6.5 · Drama, Crime

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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.

Created by Jack Webb

Network: NBC

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