Martin: Czerny Miller. Despite the occasional health-related absences of star Carroll O'Connor (Joe Don Baker and Carl Weathers each briefly filled the chief's chair), the series had a hearty run, premiering on NBC in 1988 before moving to CBS in 1992 for its last two seasons. Set in fictional southern towns, In the Heat of the Night centers on Bill Gillespie, a sheriff who tries to solve crimes and catch criminals while navigating through tricky small-town politics. DISC 1: Childs Play Hatton's Turn: Part 1 Hatton's Turn: Part 2 A Depraved Heart. | Claudia: Susan Blakely. Copyright Fandango. I was just really looking forward to the next episode (GetTV airs two per night) but instead got the "Rape" episode.It's really kind of sad the problems that this series had. Huell: Ralph Pace. Audrey: Vanessa Bell Calloway. Our fall TV preview concludes with a comprehensive guide to the new and 2013 Fall TV Preview: Our Comprehensive Guide to the Season's New and Returning Shows. Regular visitors to Digiguide.tv will notice that you now require a subscription to use some of the features. Sweet's first felony bust is a boyhood friend who claims he broke out of a neighboring county jail to escape a brutal sheriff who's an old pal of Gillespie's. Official Sites Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! Agent Barriman: Joan McMurtrey. Tibbs: Howard Rollins. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. The last time I saw a rerun of the episode it had a graphic at the end explaining it. I too kept waiting for the conclusion and though I'd missed it somehow. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast 1 0 0 comments Q&A List of In the Heat of the Night episodes - Wikipedia Lisa: Shelley Robertson. Episode Details & Credits NBC | Air Date: May 16, 1989 Starring: Carroll O'Connor, Anne-Marie Johnson, Alan Autry, Lois Nettleton, David Hart, Hugh O'Connor, Geoffrey Thorne, Howard Rollins, David Hart (II) Summary: Gillespie is kidnapped and Virgil believes that Tom Dugan is involved. Prejudice and murder result when Virgil and Althea integrate an all white church. Frances: Jill Jane Clements. With Carroll O'Connor, Carl Weathers, Alan Autry, David Hart. Carroll O'Connor is kidnapped within hours of returning to Sparta from a police convention. Notable Video Game Releases: New and Upcoming, What to Watch in May: 18 Notable TV Shows & Streaming Movies, Fall TV Preview: A Guide to New & Returning Broadcast Shows. When Chief Gillespie (Carroll O'Connor) is kidnapped, Virgil (Howard Rollins) suspects Capt. George Brownlow: Paul Benjamin. May 16, 1989. Watch In the Heat of the Night Online | Season 3 (1989) | TV Guide Virgil unwittingly meddles with a terrorist organization responsible for Gillespie's kidnapping and Dugan's murder. Gillespie and Tibbs investigate a young woman's murder that is identical in pattern to a 20-year-old case, and Gillespie is targeted as the next victim. Gillespie discovers that long time friend and sheriff of neighboring Butler County is a racist and he therefore must investigate the deaths of black prisoners. Watch In the Heat of the Night Online | Season 2 (1988) | TV Guide An arson suspect helps Sparta police discover the unlikely criminal who killed her own husband in a house fire. Frank: Peter Thomasson. and the When Lana's ex-boyfriend comes to Sparta, dim-witted Randy Calhoun stumbles upon the real reason for his visit: an illegal gun running operation. Phillip Casey: Michael Keys Hall. A murderer due to be executed asks to see his arresting officer---Gillespie; Bubba recognizes two murder suspects. Filming & Production I want to thank you Josie Sanchez for finding and posting this. When Chief Gillespie (Carroll O'Connor) is kidnapped, Virgil (Howard Rollins) suspects Capt. Genres: Judge Barton Walker . Simpson. Based on the 1967 Oscar winner about a small southern town and its bombastic sheriff, who accepts the help of a black detective on a murder case. Jude: Kevin Conway. That's missing. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Then I signed into the IMDB app and did a little digging and found out that I wasn't the only one seeking this episode. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. The arrest of an arsonist whose third fire claimed a life is the first task for acting chief Dugan, whose appointment doesn't sit well with Tibbs. Elderly citizens are being beaten and robbed and the investigation is complicated by Virgil's bad back and his visiting in-laws. By creating an account, you agree to the Season 3 was originally supposed to begin with the episode "Anniversary", which contained 2 intertwined storylines, one of which was the aftermath of Gillespie's release. A Love Lost: Directed by Larry Hagman. Show more Show more Gillespie is kidnapped and Virgil believes that Tom Dugan is involved. When individual episodes have scores, they will influence the final season score. Carroll O'Connor is kidnapped within hours of returning to Sparta from a police convention. Calvin Peterson: J.A. This NBC spot is for the premiere of In the Heat of the Night episode "Bubba's Baby". Charlotte Sinclaire: Judith Chapman. "In the Heat of the Night" Missing (TV Episode 1989) - IMDb Buddy: Benji Wilhoite. Lauren: Caryn West. And in the airing that just took place this evening on GetTV, there is no graphic explaining everything. Gillespie is kidnapped and Virgil believes that Tom Dugan is involved. A unexpected visit from Virgil's best friend and former partner coincides with the murder of two federal agents and an organized crime witness. So it looks like Joe Don Baker will be acting chief for a bit longer. In The Heat Of The Night - amazon.com Bubba is knocked unconscious trying to stop an assault on a woman, who claims she hit him as he was trying to rape her. | Missing - In The Heat Of The Night (Season 2, Episode 22) | Apple TV Our massive preview has details on the most promising new shows and your Get details about the top TV premieres in May 2023, including a reunion Music title data, credits, and images provided by, Movie title data, credits, and poster art provided by. Gillespie has trouble accepting the evidence in the murder of a friend and leader, who didn't have an enemy in the world---outside his family. The supposedly heavy box of guns Raymond Mercer is carrying, bounces off him like a book of styrofoam after he's shot twice and falls backwards. But season 3 just jumps to Althea's rape, and the Chief is back. In the Heat of the Night Season 2 Episode 21 The Pig Woman of Sparta Season 2, Episode 22 of In the Heat of the Night is available to watch free on Pluto TV and stream on MGM.