Overview
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.
Seasons
Season 1
8 Episodes • 1988
No overview available.
Season 2
22 Episodes • 1988
No overview available.
Season 3
22 Episodes • 1989
No overview available.
Season 4
22 Episodes • 1990
No overview available.
Season 5
22 Episodes • 1991
No overview available.
Season 6
22 Episodes • 1992
No overview available.
Season 7
24 Episodes • 1993
No overview available.
Season 8
4 Episodes • 1994
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@sarahwatches
In the Heat of the Night
Just finished the finale! What an incredible adaptation of one of my favorite books. The attention to historical detail is amazing.
@mikefilmcritic
In the Heat of the Night
The character development in this show is unmatched. Every episode leaves me wanting more.
Show Info
First Air Date
3/6/1988
Last Air Date
5/16/1995
Seasons
8
Episodes
146
Network
NBC, CBS
Status
Ended
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Where to watch
Streaming information not available at this time.