L.A. Dragnet

L.A. Dragnet (2003-2004)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime

From Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf, one of television's most successful creators and architect of the long-running "Law & Order" franchise, comes this modern-day take on the classic police drama L.A. Dragnet, with the hard-nosed Sergeant Joe Friday and a new man, Detective Frank Smith of the Robbery-Homicide Division investigating crimes that could only take place in Los Angeles, one of the world's most glamorous and intriguing cities.

A reboot of the famed police procedural drama franchise "Dragnet," our 2003 rendition brought us back to the stories and fast-paced investigations of Det. Joe Friday (Ed O'Neill) and his partner Frank Smith (Ethan Embry) in Los Angeles. With Friday being promoted to Lieutenant in the second season, the story shifted focused to the fresh-faced members of the squad that included Det. Gloria Duran (Eva Longoria), Det. Jimmy McCarron (Desmond Harrington), Det. Raymond Cooper (Evan Dexter Parke), and ADA Sandy Chang (Christina Chang).

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E10Killing FieldDez. 4, 2004
S02E09RiddanceDez. 4, 2004
S02E08RetributionMai 5, 2004
S02E07Frame of MindApr. 28, 2004
S02E06AbductionApr. 21, 2004
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'L.A. Dragnet' first premiere?

'L.A. Dragnet' premiered on February 2, 2003.

Who is the lead actor/actress in 'L.A. Dragnet'?

The lead actors in 'L.A. Dragnet' are Ed O'Neill and Ethan Embry.

What is the premise of 'L.A. Dragnet'?

'L.A. Dragnet' follows the detectives of the LAPD's elite Robbery-Homicide Division as they solve high-profile cases across the city.

Who is the creator of 'L.A. Dragnet'?

'L.A. Dragnet' was created by Dick Wolf, the same creator of 'Law & Order'.

How many episodes are there in total for 'L.A. Dragnet'?

There were a total of 22 episodes of 'L.A. Dragnet' aired.

Who was the executive producer of 'L.A. Dragnet'?

David Hoberman was the executive producer of 'L.A. Dragnet'.

What is the running time of each episode of 'L.A. Dragnet'?

Each episode of 'L.A. Dragnet' runs for approximately 60 minutes.

What was the overall critical response to 'L.A. Dragnet'?

Reviews for 'L.A. Dragnet' were mixed, with some critics praising the show's realistic portrayal of police work and others criticizing it for being formulaic and unoriginal.

Who were the other main cast members of 'L.A. Dragnet'?

Eva Longoria, Christina Chang, and Desmond Harrington were among the other main cast members of 'L.A. Dragnet'.

What was the general audience reaction to 'L.A. Dragnet'?

Audience reactions to 'L.A. Dragnet' were mixed, with some viewers praising the show's strong characters and intriguing cases while others found it to be predictable and uninteresting.

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Also known as

  • Dragnet (United States)
  • Murder Investigation (Netherlands)

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