Synopsis: 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. Filmed on locations throughout Los Angeles, this updated version of "Dragnet" features two LAPD detectives investigating crimes that could only take place in Los Angeles, one of the world's most glamorous and intriguing cities.

Within this incredibly diverse landscape, these two dedicated cops are relentless when it comes to solving crime. Detective Joe Friday (Ed O'Neill) 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 (Ethan Embry), who has recently been promoted to the robbery/homicide division from vice.

"Dragnet" will draw storylines from L.A.'s rich crime history, as well as today's headlines. Against the backdrop of economically and culturally diverse neighborhoods, the detectives come up against a group fo criminals who are just as diverse, from diamond thieves and Hollywood movie moguls to street gangs, copycat serial killers, international terrorists and kidnappers.

Adding a contemporary look to the show is the introduction of a radio-controlled miniature helicopter known as the Flying-Cam, which will provide panoramic views from never-before-seen angles of L.A.'s many neighborhoods. In addition, video technology will also feature prominently in a number of episodes, reflecting society's obsession with the "big brother" world of present day security.

The original "Dragnet" began in 1949 as a radio drama, then moved to the small screen in 1952, running for seven years in its initial incarnation. It resurfaced in 1967 for three more years, starring Jack Webb as the blunt, no-nonsense, "just the facts, ma'am" LAPD Sergeant. (Courtesy ABC Entertainment, 2003)

The Cast:
Ed O'Neill as Detective Joe Friday
Ethan Embry as Detective Frank Smith

Production Credits:
"Dragnet" is a production of Wolf Films in association with Universal Network Television. Dick Wolf, Peter Jankowski and Walon Green are executive producers. Robert Nathan and Arthur Forney serve as co-executive producers. Dragnet films at the Universal Studios in Universal City, California.

The Episodes:
1-1 Silver Slayer--02/02/2003
Once Detectives Smith and Friday figure out why a serial murderer strangles prostitutes and sprays his victims with silver paint, they make a frightening connection and find themselves in a race against time.
Written by: Tyler Bensinger
Directed by: Jean de Segonzac
Guest stars: Nicki Micheaux as Emma Guzman, Erick Avari as Sanjay Ramachandran, Lindsay Crouse as Captain, Anna Gunn as Dr. Louise Nottingham, Timothy Lee DePriest as Brett Stoffel, Shaun Duke as Victor Tenishuli, Greta Blackburn as Cleo, Susan Traylor as Marcia Hills, Jon Polito as Richard Maughm, Ashley Crow as Alice Kerian, Debbie McLeod as Lydia Stoffel, Leon Russom as James McFarlane, Larry Braman as Detective Greggor, Javier Grajeda as Detective Mayberg, Morocco Omari as Detective Latrell, Katherine Kamhi as Detective Hubbel, Stacy Solodkin as SID investigator no. 1, Alex Esta as SID investigator no. 2, Frank Crim as the police photographer, Chris Goodman as uniformed cop no. 3, Derek Basco as detective no. 2, Al Bandiero as reporter no. 1, Michelle Griffin as reporter no. 2, Michelle Ann Johnson as reporter no. 3, Jon Melichar as reporter no. 4, Raoul N. Rizik as reporter no. 5, Shuko Akune as Norie Kimura, Toshi Toda as Mitsohiro Kimora, Brynn Matsuura as Jennifer Kimora, Nanea as Sandra Kimora, Biff Wiff as the clerk, Michael Miranda as Kevin Yen and Rebecca Markham as the EMT.

1-2 The Big Ruckus--02/09/2003
When Detectives Friday and Smith find the body of a rich college kid in MacArthur Park, everyone figures the murder must be a case of a drug deal gone bad. But in their search to find clues and uncover the killer, the detectives are exposed to a bizarre and disturbing trend.
Written by: story is by Marc Guggenheim & Dan Dworkin & Jay Beattie, teleplay by Dan Dworkin & Jay Beattie
Directed by: Kevin Hooks
Guest stars: Peter Navy Tuiasosopo as Dr. Albert Hinola, Robert Hooks as Captain, Matt Newton as Greg Kovik, Robert Gossett as Howard Sykes, Malakai Davidson as Kermit, Peggy Dunne as coroner's investigator, Edward Edwards as Gerald Biehl, Mimi Michaels as Alana Biehl, Diane Perell as Mrs. Biehl, Elizabeth Ann Bennett as Keri Toft, Geoff Stults as Lee Calof, Dasto Kalili as Farhad Payami, Raymond Ma as convenience store manager, Michael Edwin as crime lab tech, Page Leong as Ms. Vanderpool, Harold Surratt as Shoeless, Tim Choate as Albert Katz, Tony Jones as the print lab tech, Lawrence LeJohn as uniform cop no. 3, Frieda Jane as girl no. 1, Lise Simms as Brenda, Patrick Thomas O'Brien as the janitor, John Jabaley as Haskell, Marilyn McIntryre as Leslie Scammons and Carlos Alvarado as gang officer.

1-3 All That Glitters--02/16/2003
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.
Written by: Robert Port
Directed by: Darnell Martin
Guest stars: Teri Polo as Jessie Ross, Corbin Bernsen as Richard Andrews, Shiek Mahmud-Bey as B-Dog, Mark Ivanir as Anatoly Derian, Bruce Payne as Alex Karp, Gary Graham as Stan Mackey, Daniel Zacapa as Det. Henry Gomez, David Kagen as Turner, Kent Faulcon as Det. Kevin Tolan, Bonnie Root as Julie Davis, Jonathan Goldsmith as Neil, Marisa Brown as Lisa, Joe O'Connor as Tobias, Daniel Raymont as David Sellers, Mark Lewis as SID technician, Philip Anthony-Rodriguez as SID technician no. 2, Manny Suarez as Estevez, Alejandro Furth as SIS detective, Regina Berger as Brandy, Vanessa Villarreal as sexy girl no. 1, Nichol Hiren as sexy girl no. 2 and Britt George as uniformed cop.