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Originally on: NBC (60 min.)
Status: Ended    Premiered: March 6, 1988    Last Aired: May 16, 1995
Show Category: Drama
In the Heat of the Night
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 Carroll O'Connor, in a role far removed from Archie...
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Last episode: Grow Old Along with Me
Ex-cop Tom Harwood's happiness with his new bride is threatened by an old flame who sees an opportunity for blackmail.
Aired: Tuesday May 16, 1995
145. By Duty Bound Feb 17, 1995 0 Reviews 7.45
144. Who Was Geli Bendl ? Dec 9, 1994 0 Reviews 6.33
143. A Matter of Justice Oct 21, 1994 0 Reviews 7.70
142. Give Me Your Life (2) May 11, 1994 0 Reviews 9.59

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Cast

 
Anne-Marie Johnson - Althea Tibbs
Carl Weathers - Chief Hampton Forbes
Tonea Stewart - Aunt Etta Kibbe
Mark Johnson - Officer Luke Everett
Christian LeBlanc - Patrolman Junior Abernathy (1988) (photos)
Wilbur Fitzgerald - D.A. Gerard Darnelle
C.C. Taylor - Officer Charlie Peake
Harvey E. Lee Jr. - Officer Ken Covey
Barbara Belmonte - Deputy Christine Surillo
Randall Franks - Officer Randy Goode
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Community Reviews (5)

 
10.0
Perfect
"Bring it back!"
a group of great cops.
Continue » Posted Aug 9, 2007 8:10 pm PST

djmadlad
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9.7
Superb
"Classic"
One word...GREAT!!
Continue » Posted Jun 6, 2007 5:54 pm PST

DramaStorm
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1.6
Abysmal
"Past its prime"
OH NO!!! "HEAT" V!!! DON'T CALL IT "IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT"!!! INSTEAD, CALL IT, "IN THE HEAT OF BOREDOM"!!!
Continue » Posted Nov 15, 2006 4:29 pm PST

fluffybear
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9.6
Superb
"Guilty pleasure"
The first few years were the best
Continue » Posted Sep 14, 2005 11:01 am PST

Mad_Buck
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4 users disagree
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1.5
Abysmal
"Why did I watch that?"
Bloody awful.
Continue » Posted Aug 25, 2005 2:15 pm PST
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Show: In the Heat of the Night
Popularity Rank: 948 of 17,583
Ratings Rank: 2,248 of 17,583  ( 8)
Show Reviews: 5
People Tracking: 87
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8.0 Great 156 votes
Rating Statistics:
great: 46 (29.5%)
perfect: 37 (23.7%)
superb: 30 (19.2%)
good: 20 (12.8%)
Other: 23 (14.8%)
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