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S2·E5 Prisoners

Episode
Season 2, Episode 5
Air Date
December 20, 1988
Runtime
48 minutes
Director
Russ Mayberry
Writer
Lee Maddux
Score
8/10 (1 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired December 20, 1988 48 min ★ 8.0/10 · 1 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

Sweet risks his life to prove that the Sheriff of a neighboring county is guilty of the racially motivated murder of a young man that Sweet was friends with in high school.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 5 of In the Heat of the Night air?

Season 2, Episode 5 ('Prisoners') originally aired on December 20, 1988.

How long is Season 2 Episode 5 ('Prisoners')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 48 minutes.

What happens in In the Heat of the Night Season 2 Episode 5?

Sweet risks his life to prove that the Sheriff of a neighboring county is guilty of the racially motivated murder of a young man that Sweet was friends with in high school....

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