In the Heat of the Night
1988·TV Show·
·146Episodes in8Seasons
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About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersGood Vs. EvilMoral AmbiguityOvercoming PrejudiceJustice Vs. RevengeRacial Tensions
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersUncovering CorruptionMurder InvestigationPolice ProceduralPersonal RedemptionQuest For JusticeUnlikely PartnershipRacial DiscriminationSmall-Town Secrets
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Humor
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Harry Harris, Russ Mayberry, Winrich Kolbe
Written by:
Joe Gannon, Nancy Bond, David O'Connor
Produced by:
Carroll O'Connor, Fred Silverman
Cast
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