The Big Man, Part 2: Closing the Net

After seven months of relentless investigation, Sergeant Joe Friday and his team zero in on Arthur Belmont, the elusive kingpin of the Pacific Coast narcotics trade. As Belmont's network begins to crumble, an intricate game of surveillance and deception culminates in a high-stakes showdown at a hardware store. This gripping conclusion reveals the dangers and triumphs of the narcotics bureau’s most challenging case. Originally aired: January 19, 1950. Cast: Jack Webb, Barton Yarborough, Raymond Burr, Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell