Episode
In the Heat of the Night: Family Matters
Overview
Virgil's dream of a better relationship with his Aunt Ruda and her son is shattered when his cousin takes part in a string of burglaries that result in murder.
Details
- Series
- In the Heat of the Night
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 1990-12-04
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Family Matters is Episode 11 in Season 4 of In the Heat of the Night. It aired on 1990-12-04. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 14: Shine on Sparta Moon
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Episode 7: Quick Fix
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Episode 15: Execution of Trust
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Episode 6: Hearts of Gold
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Episode 16: Child of Promise
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Episode 5: And Justice For Some
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Episode 17: Paper Castles
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