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  • TV-14
  • NBC
  • Oct 21, 1994
  • 1 h 32 m
  • TV-14
  • NBC
  • Oct 21, 1994
  • 1 h 32 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: Reza Badiyi

Written By: James Lee Barrett, Mitchell Schneider, John Ball

  • TV-14
  • NBC
  • Oct 21, 1994
  • 1 h 32 m
  • TV-14
  • NBC
  • Oct 21, 1994
  • 1 h 32 m
In the Heat of the Night
S8 • Episode 1
A Matter of Justice
Air Date: Oct 21, 1994
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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 21, 1994 • 1 h 32 m
A Matter of Justice
An local retired judge's depraved grandson goes on a serial killing spree in Sparta.
Episode 2 • Dec 9, 1994 • 1 h 35 m
Who Was Geli Bendl?
A former resident of the bottoms, who is now a famous movie star, returns to Sparta to try to persuaded her sister to go after a better quality of life.
Episode 3 • Feb 17, 1995 • 1 h 35 m
By Duty Bound
When Gillespie runs for a permanent position as county sheriff, his running mate is investigated for allegations of insurance fraud, corruption and murder.
Episode 4 • May 16, 1995 • 1 h 36 m
Grow Old Along with Me
When a former cop marries a wealthy widow, his ex-girlfriend sees an opportunity for blackmail. But their plan to keep her quiet and out of their lives does not exactly go as planned.
8 Seasons

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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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