Dragnet
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.
Where to watch Dragnet in United States
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Tubi TVClick a service to open Dragnet there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Dragnet streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, YouTube TV, Philo, Pure Flix | — |
| India | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex, Cineverse | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex | — |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | Plex | — |
About Dragnet
Dragnet is a 1951 English-language drama and crime series created by Jack Webb. The cast is led by Jack Webb, Ben Alexander. It spans 8 seasons and 276 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, YouTube TV, Philo.
Dragnet was produced by Mark VII and Universal Television and made in United States of America. It was first aired on December 16, 1951, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Jack Webb
- First aired
- December 16, 1951
- Last aired
- August 23, 1959
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 8 (276 episodes)
- Network
- NBC
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Mark VII, Universal Television
Dragnet cast & crew
Dragnet was created by Jack Webb.
The cast features Jack Webb as Joe Friday and Ben Alexander as Frank Smith.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Jack Webb.
Is Dragnet worth watching?
With 8 seasons and 276 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Dragnet is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Dragnet
In United States, you can stream Dragnet on fuboTV, YouTube TV, Philo, Pure Flix, and Best tv ever Amazon Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Dragnet
Jack Webb
Joe Friday
Ben Alexander
Frank Smith
Dragnet — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dragnet in United States?
Dragnet is streaming on fuboTV, YouTube TV, Philo, Pure Flix in United States.
▸Is Dragnet on fuboTV?
Yes — Dragnet is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Dragnet in?
Dragnet is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Dragnet are there?
Dragnet has 8 seasons with 276 episodes in total.
▸What is Dragnet rated?
Dragnet is rated TV-PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 34 ratings.
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