In the Heat of the Night (Scripted, English)
Genres: Drama, Crime, Mystery
Status: Ended
Premiered: 1988-03-06
Ended: 1995-05-16
Network: CBS
Country: US
Airs on: Friday
Runtime: 60 minutes
Average rating: 7.6
Based on the critically acclaimed novel of the same name, this series provided a hopeful, yet honest look at life in the new South. Set in the fictional Sparta, Mississippi, the show was a marvelous blend of heartfelt drama and folksy humor. It portrayed both the professional and personal pursuits of Sparta P.D's officers.