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Best Episodes of L.A. Dragnet
The Little Guy
S1 Ep12
8.0
11th May 2003
While trying to protect an innocent suspect linked to the Sanchez brothers, Friday puts his career on the line by killing a cop.
The Big Ruckus
S1 Ep2
6.4
9th Feb 2003
Friday and Smith are assigned to a case which involves a body found at MacArthur Park. The body is a rich college student. They figure that it was a drug deal that had gone bad but as they find more clues, they find that it had nothing to do with drugs.
The Artful Dodger
S1 Ep7
6.0
16th Mar 2003
A customer is killed during a multimillion dollar jewelry robbery. During the investigation, Friday and Smith meet a British insurance company P.I. who attempts to use them to recover the stolen jewels. Friday also knocks heads with the arrogant owner of a private security company.
The Silver Slayer
S1 Ep1
5.6
2nd Feb 2003
There is a series of murders involving woman and silver found on their bodies. Detectives Friday and Smith think that they have their killer, a man they caught near the second crime scene but he is greatly wounded during the chase. He dies soon after.
Killing Field
S2 Ep10
5.5
4th Dec 2004
When a man is arrested for shoplift, using a missing person's car, police finds in the car the belongings of two other missing people. While in custody the suspect kills himself. Soon after, the detectives find in his house not only torture elements and videos but also human bones and several graves. One of the videos indicates that there was an accomplice.
17 in 6
S2 Ep3
5.5
18th Oct 2003
Detective Cooper looks for help to find those involved in a deadly gang war.
The deaths of an artist an his girlfriend leads the detectives to a case of poisoned drugs. when they arrest the dealer they have to prevent more people from dying and find the man who made the drugs.
For Whom the Whistle Blows
S1 Ep11
4.5
27th Apr 2003
A woman, missing for six years, is found dead in her car in a canyon. The suspects in her death include her son, her husband, a lawyer, and the company she worked for.
The Magic Bullet
S2 Ep4
4.5
25th Oct 2003
The death of a fan at a wild Hollywood party lead the detectives to a record producer with a gun fetish.
Abduction
S2 Ep6
4.5
21st Apr 2004
The detectives investagate the abduction and killing of the son of a couple involved in an alternative lifestyle.
All That Glitters
S1 Ep3
4.7
16th Feb 2003
Detective Friday is concerned that a small-time movie executive isn't telling all she knows regarding her investors and the gangland style murder in Malibu of one of her co-workers.
Well Endowed
S1 Ep4
5.0
23rd Feb 2003
While investigating the brutal murder of a little-known actress, Detectives Friday and Smith come across a number of people who might have information including a tabloid journalist, a wannabe porn star and a socially prominent Los Angeles family.
The Cutting of the Swath
S1 Ep5
5.0
2nd Mar 2003
Detectives Friday and Smith race to find the young son of a deranged man who's on a rampage to kill his entire family; and Smith takes the case a little too personally.
L.A. Dragnet Episode Guide
The Silver Slayer
S1 Ep1
5.6
2nd Feb 2003
There is a series of murders involving woman and silver found on their bodies. Detectives Friday and Smith think that they have their killer, a man they caught near the second crime scene but he is greatly wounded during the chase. He dies soon after.
The Big Ruckus
S1 Ep2
6.4
9th Feb 2003
Friday and Smith are assigned to a case which involves a body found at MacArthur Park. The body is a rich college student. They figure that it was a drug deal that had gone bad but as they find more clues, they find that it had nothing to do with drugs.
All That Glitters
S1 Ep3
4.7
16th Feb 2003
Detective Friday is concerned that a small-time movie executive isn't telling all she knows regarding her investors and the gangland style murder in Malibu of one of her co-workers.
Well Endowed
S1 Ep4
5.0
23rd Feb 2003
While investigating the brutal murder of a little-known actress, Detectives Friday and Smith come across a number of people who might have information including a tabloid journalist, a wannabe porn star and a socially prominent Los Angeles family.
The Cutting of the Swath
S1 Ep5
5.0
2nd Mar 2003
Detectives Friday and Smith race to find the young son of a deranged man who's on a rampage to kill his entire family; and Smith takes the case a little too personally.
A customer is killed during a multimillion dollar jewelry robbery. During the investigation, Friday and Smith meet a British insurance company P.I. who attempts to use them to recover the stolen jewels. Friday also knocks heads with the arrogant owner of a private security company.
Sticks and Stones
S1 Ep8
5.0
30th Mar 2003
Detectives Friday and Smith investigate the satanic ritual killing of a teen girl. They look at her classmates including one who admits he should be the prime suspect.
Redemption
S1 Ep9
5.0
6th Apr 2003
Detective Friday and Detective Beltran find out a hidden secret behind a run of the mill suicide.
Let's Make a Deal
S1 Ep10
5.0
13th Apr 2003
A Hollywood super-agent's infant son is kidnapped. It is discovered that the infant is the nanny's. That is the least of the problems for the Detectives on this case.
For Whom the Whistle Blows
S1 Ep11
4.5
27th Apr 2003
A woman, missing for six years, is found dead in her car in a canyon. The suspects in her death include her son, her husband, a lawyer, and the company she worked for.
The Little Guy
S1 Ep12
8.0
11th May 2003
While trying to protect an innocent suspect linked to the Sanchez brothers, Friday puts his career on the line by killing a cop.
Within L.A. incredibly diverse landscape, two dedicated cops are relentless when it comes to solving crime. Detective Joe Friday is a seasoned veteran who has seen it all. Through his voiceovers, viewers will gain insight into the crime investigation process, as well as hear the honest thoughts of a 21st century cop. Although a veteran of the beat, Friday still has the same passion and energy as his young partner, Frank Smith, who has recently been promoted to the robbery/homicide division from vice.
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The best rated episodes of L.A. Dragnet are:
The Little Guy S1E12 rated 8.0
The Big Ruckus S1E2 rated 6.4
The Artful Dodger S1E7 rated 6.0
The Silver Slayer S1E1 rated 5.6
Killing Field S2E10 rated 5.5
17 in 6 S2E3 rated 5.5
The Brass Ring S1E6 rated 5.5
The lowest rated episodes of L.A. Dragnet are:
Riddance S2E9 rated 2.0
For Whom the Whistle Blows S1E11 rated 4.5
The Magic Bullet S2E4 rated 4.5
Abduction S2E6 rated 4.5
All That Glitters S1E3 rated 4.7
Well Endowed S1E4 rated 5.0
The Cutting of the Swath S1E5 rated 5.0
The first episode of L.A. Dragnet aired on February 02, 2003.
The last episode of L.A. Dragnet aired on December 04, 2004.
