Episode
In the Heat of the Night: Accused
Overview
Bubba tries to rescue a woman from a rapist, but she mistakes him for her attacker.Gillespie tangles with an ambitious district attorney who plans to use the case to further his career.
Details
- Series
- In the Heat of the Night
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 1989-04-04
- Runtime
- 48 min
Episode context
Accused is Episode 18 in Season 2 of In the Heat of the Night. It aired on 1989-04-04. The runtime is 48 min.
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Episode 17: Walkout
A bitter strike leads to a murder investigation on a snowy day in Sparta.
Episode 19: Fifteen, Forever
Sparta grieves after a drunk driver causes a fatal crash with high school cheerleaders on their way home from a game.While the officers try to find other driver, Althea tries to help the victim's families deal with their loss. The accident brings back painful memories for retired officer Tom Dugan.Meanwhile, district attorney Dutton accuses the department of being inadequate.
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Episode 15: The Creek
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Episode 21: The Pig Woman of Sparta
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Episode 10: Tear Down the Walls
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