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In the Heat of the Night (1988)
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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.
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Worth tryingHard-edged
EnergyPressured and hard-edged
ToneBleak and confrontational
ExperienceSurvival pressure and hard choices
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a hard-edged watch shaped by control, danger, and survival pressure more than comfort or warmth.
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Best suited forParental guidance
Content levelModerate content
GuidanceBetter with parental guidance
Rating methodDescriptive estimate
ConfidenceMedium
SourceOfficial rating • Canada • TMDB
• Violence & action• Serious themes
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Episode runtime
60 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
TV Series
Seasons
8
Episodes
146
Status
Ended
First air year
1988
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Cast & crew
Carroll O'Connor
Bill Gillespie
Alan Autry
Bubba Skinner
David Hart
Parker Williams
Hugh O'Connor
Lonnie Jamison
Crystal R. Fox
Luann Corbin
Denise Nicholas
Harriet DeLong
Carl Weathers
Hampton Forbes
Creators: James Lee Barrett
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1What is series In the Heat of the Night (1988)?
It is a series released in 1988 within the Crime, Drama category.
2What is the story of In the Heat of the Night?
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4What is the rating of In the Heat of the Night?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 67 ratings.
5How many seasons or episodes does In the Heat of the Night have?
The series currently shows 8 seasons, 146 episodes.
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