Dragnet Season 5 Episode 19

Dragnet Season 5 Episode 19 The Big Sisters

  • January 12, 1956

In Dragnet season 5 episode 19, titled "The Big Sisters," viewers are taken on a ride along with Detectives Joe Friday and Bill Gannon as they investigate a string of robberies is sweeping the city. The victims are all elderly women, and the culprits are believed to be two teenage girls who have formed a gang they call "The Big Sisters." The detectives must work quickly to stop the girls, who are becoming increasingly violent and dangerous.

The episode opens with the detectives receiving a call about a robbery in progress. When they arrive on the scene, they find an elderly woman who has been beaten and robbed by two young girls. The victim is barely conscious, and it is clear that the girls showed no mercy. As they begin their investigation, Friday and Gannon soon discover that this is not an isolated incident. Similar crimes are being committed all over the city, and the suspects always fit the same description: two young girls wearing matching sweatshirts and carrying baseball bats.

Friday and Gannon work tirelessly to track down the culprits, questioning witnesses and gathering evidence. They soon learn that the girls have formed a gang they call "The Big Sisters," and that they see themselves as modern-day Robin Hoods, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. However, their methods are violent and dangerous, and the detectives know they must stop them before someone gets seriously hurt.

As they delve deeper into the case, Friday and Gannon uncover a disturbing web of secrets and lies. They discover that one of the girls, a sixteen-year-old named Carol, is the ringleader of the gang. She is fiercely loyal to her friends and will do anything to protect them, even if it means putting the lives of innocent people at risk. The other girl, a fourteen-year-old named Linda, is more timid and seems to be under Carol's spell. She is torn between her loyalty to her friend and her growing conscience, which tells her that what they are doing is wrong.

The detectives work tirelessly to bring the girls to justice, but it's not an easy task. They must navigate through a maze of teenage emotions and confront deeply ingrained beliefs about right and wrong. They must also deal with the parents of the suspects, who are either in denial or completely unaware of their daughters' criminal activities.

As the investigation heats up, Friday and Gannon find themselves in the line of fire. The Big Sisters are not willing to go down without a fight, and they will stop at nothing to keep their secrets safe. The detectives must act quickly if they want to prevent anyone else from getting hurt.

"The Big Sisters" is an engaging and suspenseful episode of Dragnet that explores the complex world of teenage gangs. It highlights the challenges that law enforcement officers face when dealing with young offenders and the importance of understanding the root causes of criminal behavior. As always, Friday and Gannon are dedicated and determined, utilizing all of their skills and training to bring the perpetrators of these crimes to justice.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 12, 1956
  • Language
    English