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  • TV-PG
  • NBC
  • Feb 20, 1990
  • 47 m
  • TV-PG
  • NBC
  • Feb 20, 1990
  • 47 m
In the Heat of the Night

Summary Based on the critically acclaimed novel of the same name, this series provided a hopeful, yet honest look at life in the new South. Set in the fictional Sparta, Mississippi, the show was a marvelous blend of heartfelt drama and folksy humor. It portrayed both the professional and personal pursuits of Sparta P.D's officers. Series star...

Directed By: Paul Lynch

Written By: James Lee Barrett, William J. Royce, Cynthia Deming, Stephen Schneck, John Ball

  • TV-PG
  • NBC
  • Feb 20, 1990
  • 47 m
  • TV-PG
  • NBC
  • Feb 20, 1990
  • 47 m
In the Heat of the Night
S3 • Episode 15
A Loss of Innocence
Air Date: Feb 20, 1990
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Summary Based on the critically acclaimed novel of the same name, this series provided a hopeful, yet honest look at life in the new South. Set in the fictional Sparta, Mississippi, the show was a marvelous blend of heartfelt drama and folksy humor. It portrayed both the professional and personal pursuits of Sparta P.D's officers. Series star...

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Episode 1 • Oct 24, 1989 • 47 m
Rape
When Althea is raped by a colleague, Gillespie and the Sparta PD must solve the case before a furious Virgil gets revenge on his own.
Episode 2 • Oct 31, 1989 • 47 m
Fairest of Them All
Murder takes center stage when the Sparta PD discover that the death of a beauty pageant contestant was no accident.
Episode 3 • Nov 7, 1989 • 47 m
Murder Most Ancient
A young man stands accused of his abusive father's murder.
Episode 4 • Nov 14, 1989 • 46 m
First Girl
The Sparta Police Department welcome their first female officer.
Episode 5 • Nov 21, 1989 • 47 m
Crackdown
Wilson Sweet puts his job on the line when he takes a personal stake in the case of a 13-year-old drug addict.
Episode 6 • Nov 28, 1989 • 1 h
Anniversary
Chief Gillespie recounts the events surrounding his kidnapping and the killing of his temporary replacement.
Episode 7 • Dec 5, 1989 • 1 h
Time of the Stranger
Parker puts himself in a compromising position when he becomes protective of a friend who is accused of the murder of a private investigator.
Episode 8 • Dec 12, 1989 • 1 h
Vengeance
Bubba Skinner is trailed by the family of a man he killed during an armed robbery attempt.
Episode 9 • Dec 19, 1989 • 1 h
My Name Is Hank
A Vietnamese teenager comes to town, claiming to be the son of one of Chief Gillespie's GI friends. The Chief must help the boy when he gets himself accused of the murder of a comvienence store owner.
Episode 10 • Jan 2, 1990 • 1 h
King's Ransom
A former prize fighter chooses blackmail over testimony when he is called upon by the FBI to testify against an old mob boss.
Episode 11 • Jan 16, 1990 • 1 h
Epitaph for a Lady
Chief Gillespie's close friend stands accused of the murder of the doctor who misdiagnosed his wife's terminal cancer.
Episode 12 • Jan 23, 1990 • 1 h
Triangle
A local man, thought to be quiet and reserved, murders his wife and her lover when he walks in on them, then holds his daughter hostage.
Episode 13 • Jan 30, 1990 • 47 m
Hello in There
A young boy refuses to speak after he witnesses his father's murder.
Episode 14 • Feb 13, 1990 • 47 m
December Days
When Chief Gillespie investigates a death at a nursing home, he receives assistance from another resident there who is a former cop.
Episode 15 • Feb 20, 1990 • 47 m
A Loss of Innocence
The Sparta Police uncover the shocking living conditions of a high school student, after Althea Tibbs asks them to investigate the residence after the girl's fifth truancy.
Episode 16 • Feb 27, 1990 • 1 h
Bubba's Baby
Bubba's former acquaintance leaves a baby on his doorstep.
Episode 17 • Mar 6, 1990 • 47 m
Home Is Where the Heart Is
A minister is killed when he attempts to close down a brothel in Sparta.
Episode 18 • Mar 13, 1990 • 1 h
An Angry Woman
Althea grieves when an impoverished coworker dies in a hit-and-run accident, while the Police investigate the incident.
Episode 19 • Mar 20, 1990 • 1 h
Indiscretions
Althea's friend comes to town and becomes attracted to Officer Sweet while she is on the run for murdering her married lover.
Episode 20 • Mar 27, 1990 • 47 m
Night of the Killing
Gillespie and Tibbs clash over who the guilty party is in the murder of a cab driver, until a local informant provides some vital information.
Episode 21 • May 1, 1990 • 47 m
Citizen Trundel: Part 1
Harriet Delong's sister is killed in a murder ordered by her married lover, the wealthiest man in Sparta. Harriet accuses the police department of not properly bringing the mam to justice.
Episode 22 • May 8, 1990 • 47 m
Citizen Trundel: Part 2
Through a search of the killer's house, the smoking gun is found to pin the guilty party. Bill Gillespie and Harriet Delong are asked to be godparents to the Tibbs' expectant child.
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Carroll O'Connor

Chief William O. 'Bill' Gillespie, Sheriff William O. 'Bill' Gillespie

Alan Autry

Capt. V.L. 'Bubba' Skinner, Lt. V.L. 'Bubba' Skinner, Sgt. V. L. 'Bubba' Skinner

David Hart

Officer Parker Williams, Cpl. Parker Williams, Sgt. Parker Williams

Hugh O'Connor

Lt. Lonnie Jamison, Sgt. Lonnie Jamison, Cpl. Lonnie Jamison

Howard E. Rollins Jr.

Chief of Detectives Virgil Tibbs, Attorney Virgil Tibbs

Anne-Marie Johnson

Althea Tibbs

Geoffrey Thorne

Sgt. Wilson Sweet, Cpl. Wilson Sweet, Officer Wilson Sweet

Crystal Fox

Officer LuAnn Corbin, Cpl. Luann Corbin, Officer Luann Corbin

C.C. Taylor

Officer Charlie Peake, Man at Meeting, Man in the Bottoms

Dee Shaw

Cpl. Dee Shepard, Officer Dee Shepard, Sgt. Dee Shepard

Randall Franks

Officer Randy Goode

Denise Nicholas

Harriet DeLong, Harriet DeLong Gillespie

Harvey E. Lee Jr.

Officer Ken Covey, Cpl. Ken Covey, Officer Covey

Mark Johnson

Officer Luke Everett, Cpl. Luke Everett

Dan Biggers

Dr. Frank Robb

Tonea Stewart

Aunt Etta Kibbey, Aunt Etta, Mrs. Gray

Wilbur Fitzgerald

Dist. Atty. Gerard Darnelle, D.A. Darnelle, D.A. Gerard Daniels, Newman

Carl Weathers

Chief Hampton Forbes, Inspector Hampton Forbes

Thom Gossom Jr.

Ted Marcus, Melvin Lemmon

Lois Nettleton

Joanne St. John

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