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S1·E1 Pilot (1)

Core Aired March 6, 1988 60 min ★ 8.0/10 · 1 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

Virgil Tibbs returns to Sparta and joins the police force as chief of detectives.His arrival is met with resistance from police chief Bill Gillespie - who resents having an officer hired without his approval.Virgil has trouble adjusting to the small, antiquated police force.Tibbs' first case is a racially charged murder case that is soon complicated when the suspect is murdered in his cell.

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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of In the Heat of the Night air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('Pilot (1)') originally aired on March 6, 1988.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Pilot (1)')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in In the Heat of the Night Season 1 Episode 1?

Virgil Tibbs returns to Sparta and joins the police force as chief of detectives.His arrival is met with resistance from police chief Bill Gillespie - who resents having an officer hired without his approval.Virgil has trouble adjusting to the small, antiquated police force.Tibbs' first case is a r...

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