Episode
Dragnet: The Big Operator
Overview
Friday and Smith investigate a the death of a woman found beaten in her car, and suspect that her husband is somehow involved.
Details
- Series
- Dragnet
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 32
- Air date
- 1959-07-07
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
The Big Operator is Episode 32 in Season 8 of Dragnet. It aired on 1959-07-07. The runtime is 30 min.
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