Episode
In the Heat of the Night: King's Ransom
Overview
The F.B.I. tries to talk an ex-boxer into testifying against a mobster he once worked for, but the fighter sees the situation as an opportunity for blackmail.
Details
- Series
- In the Heat of the Night
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 1990-01-02
- Runtime
- 48 min
Episode context
King's Ransom is Episode 10 in Season 3 of In the Heat of the Night. It aired on 1990-01-02. The runtime is 48 min.
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Episode 9: My Name is Hank
A young refugee claims to be the son of a Sparta cop who died in the war.But quickly becomes a suspect in a murder/robbery after he accepts a ride with the criminals who actually committed the crime.Gillespie looks into his story, while Virgil and the boys track down the shooter.Meanwhile, the young mans presence triggers a surprisingly bitter reaction from Parker, who views him as a painful reminder of the war.
Episode 11: Epitaph for a Lady
A long time friend of the Chief makes threats against a doctor he believes is responsible for his wife's death .When the doctor is killed he becomes the prime suspect.But Gillespie doubts his guilt - even after he confesses.
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Episode 12: Triangle
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Episode 13: Hello in There
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Episode 14: December Days
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Episode 5: Crackdown
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Episode 15: A Loss of Innocence
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