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In the Heat of the Night

In the Heat of the Night is an American television series based on the motion picture and novel of the same name starring Carroll O'Connor as the white police chief William Gillespie, and Howard Rollins as the African-American police detective Virgil Tibbs. It was broadcast on NBC from 1988 until 1992, and then on CBS until 1995. Its executive producers were Fred Silverman, Juanita Bartlett and Carroll O'Connor. TGG Direct released the first season of the series to DVD on August 28, 2012.

1988 7.6/10 community score 8 seasons · 146 episodes Ended
  • Crime
  • Drama

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7 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

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Series schedule

Seasons and episode dates

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First aired
Seasons
8
Episodes
146
Status
Ended

Latest aired episode

S8 E4

Grow Old Along with Me

Aired 2h

Ex-cop Tom Harwood's happiness with his new bride is threatened by an old flame who sees an opportunity for blackmail.

Next listed episode

No upcoming episode date is currently listed.

Season guide

Most recent seasons first

8 season entries

  • Season 8

    4 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 7

    24 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 6

    22 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 5

    22 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 4

    22 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 3

    22 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 2

    22 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 1

    8 episodes

    First episode aired

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