Episode

In the Heat of the Night: The Law on Trial

Name: In the Heat of the Night: The Law on Trial
Released: 1992-05-19
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Carroll O'Connor, Alan Autry, David Hart, Hugh O'Connor, Howard Rollins

In the Heat of the NightSeason 51992-05-19

Overview

Gillespie,Tibbs and Father DiMarco must stand trial for harbouring a fugitive and obstructing justice.

Details

Series: In the Heat of the Night
Season: Season 5
Episode: Episode 22
Air date: 1992-05-19
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

The Law on Trial is Episode 22 in Season 5 of In the Heat of the Night. It aired on 1992-05-19. The runtime is 60 min.

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Episode 21: Sanctuary 1992-05-12 | 60 min A political prisoner who entered the country illegally,seeks sanctuary in a monastary.Gillespie and Tibbs find themselves at odds with Sheriff McComb when they try to help the man.

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