Skip to content
Compare TV
Dragnet poster

Dragnet (1951)

TV show30minsRated PG

Where to watch Dragnet in Australia

Dragnet is free to watch in Australia on Tubi (seasons 1 to 5, 7 and 8).

We may earn a commission when you sign up through our links. How we make money.

Free

Availability checked 13 November 2026.

Dragnet seasons and where to watch them

SeasonReleasedStreaming onFree onBuy from
Season 8Released1958Streaming onNoneFree onTubiBuy fromNone
Season 7Released1957Streaming onNoneFree onTubiBuy fromNone
Season 6Released1956Not on a service we track
Season 5Released1955Streaming onNoneFree onTubiBuy fromNone
Season 4Released1954Streaming onNoneFree onTubiBuy fromNone
Season 3Released1953Streaming onNoneFree onTubiBuy fromNone
Season 2Released1952Streaming onNoneFree onTubiBuy fromNone
Season 1Released1951Streaming onNoneFree onTubiBuy fromNone

About 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.

Year
1951
Genres
Drama, Crime
Runtime
30mins
Rated
PG
Network
NBC
Status
Ended
Seasons
8
Top cast
Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, Barney Phillips, Mort Marshall, Joey Forman, Florence Marly

Dragnet air dates

First aired
Season 8 premiered
Final episode aired

Air dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Dragnet

  • Jack Webbas Joe Friday(276 episodes)
  • Ben Alexanderas Frank Smith(276 episodes)
  • Barney Phillipsas Sgt. Ed Jacobs(1 episodes)
  • Mort Marshall(1 episodes)
  • Joey Forman(1 episodes)
  • Florence Marly(1 episodes)
  • Pierre Watkin(1 episodes)
  • Jeanette Nolan(1 episodes)
  • Barbara Nichols(1 episodes)
  • William Hudson(1 episodes)
  • Tol Avery(2 episodes)
  • John Qualen(2 episodes)
  • Bobby Driscoll(1 episodes)
  • Pamela Duncan(2 episodes)
  • Dal McKennon(1 episodes)
Created by
Jack Webb
Director
Jack Webb
Screenplay
Ben Alexander, John Robinson
Producer
Jack Webb

Cast and crew: TMDB.

Got a question about Dragnet?

Is Dragnet on Netflix in Australia?

No, Dragnet is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is free on Tubi.

Can I watch Dragnet for free in Australia?

Yes, you can watch Dragnet for free in Australia on Tubi (seasons 1 to 5, 7 and 8). Free services are paid for by ads.

How many seasons of Dragnet are there?

Dragnet has 8 seasons. The latest, season 8, was released on 23 September 1958.

Where can I watch Dragnet season 8 in Australia?

Season 8 is the latest season of Dragnet. It is free on Tubi in Australia. It was released on 23 September 1958.