In the Heat of the Night

4 seasons available

Investigators tackle difficult cases.
A Matter of Justice
S8 E1

The trail of a serial killer leads the sheriff and police chief to a prominent citizen in Sparta, Miss.

By Duty Bound
S8 E5

Gillespie's enemies try to run a smear campaign against him while his opponent's employee becomes a murder suspect.

Conspiracy of One
S7 E17

A client who murdered his wife accuses counselor Tibbs of encouraging a police investigation, prompting Tibbs' resignation from his firm.

The Rabbi
S7 E18

Gillespie confronts Sparta's racist past after a synagogue is vandalized; guests Jerry Stiller; Mindy Rickles.

Hard Choices
S7 E19

Harriet DeLong's son Eugene witnesses a robbery in which a store owner is wounded, and his friend is involved.

Time's Long Shadow
S7 E20

The discovery of slave artifacts at a construction site leads to an archaeological survey and murder.

Poor Relations
S7 E21

Against Gillespie's warnings, Parker's rowdy stepfather (Pat Hingle) returns to Sparta followed by homicidal art thieves; guest Anne Meara.

Dangerous Engagement
S7 E22

Harriet and Bill become targets of a crazed gunman on the eve of their wedding; guest William Gannon.

Give Me Your Life
S7 E23

As Bill and Harriet prepare for their honeymoon, a cult leader's (Peter Fonda) activities get the attention of Forbes.

Family Secrets
S2 E3

A woman (Susan Blakely) who is accused of patricide claims she was a victim of incest. With Carroll O'Connor, Howard Rollins.

The Hammer and the Glove
S2 E4

During Tibbs' old partner's (Michael Warren) visit, two FBI agents and a protected witness are murdered.

Prisoners
S2 E5

Gillespie (Carroll O'Connor) suspects Sheriff Thompson (Ed Ames), an old friend, may be responsible for a man's death. With Howard Rollins and Geoffrey Thorne.

Hot Nights
S2 E6

Bubba (Alan Autry) falls in love with a deceitful siren (Barbara Stock). With Carroll O'Connor and Howard Rollins.

Pilot
S1 E1

The politically motivated mayor forces Gillespie and newcomer Tibbs to work together on the investigation of a popular high school girl's murder.

Road Kill
S1 E3

Gillespie and Tibbs (Carroll O'Connor, Howard Rollins) are at odds when Virgil suspects that the chief's friend is a murderer. Lane Smith and Gail O'Grady guest star.

Fate
S1 E4

Tension mounts when a black businessman is rumored to be romancing the married white owner of a newspaper.

Blind Spot
S1 E5

A supply of cocaine, a double disappearance and Virgil's reluctance to forget a grudge are somehow linked together.

Blind Spot
S1 E6

Virgil narrowly escapes death at the hands of Richie Epson's henchmen, but Gillespie still hasn't garnered enough evidence to prove Epson is a major drug supplier.

A Necessary Evil
S1 E7

The six wives of an imprisoned polygamist bring him gifts of food, only to become murder suspects when the man dies of poisoning.

And Then You Die ...
S1 E8

A murderous escaped convict (Will Bledsoe) and his girlfriend take Althea (Anne-Marie Johnson) and a boy hostage.