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S5·E5 Ruda's Awakening

Episode
Season 5, Episode 5
Air Date
November 5, 1991
Runtime
60 minutes
Director
Russ Mayberry
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired November 5, 1991 60 min
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Synopsis

Virgil's Aunt Ruda is the only witness to a struggle between Bubba and a young robbery suspect that ends in the young mans death.But her prejudice against the police -- and Virgil clouds her memory of the incident.

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

Season 5, Episode 5 ('Ruda's Awakening') originally aired on November 5, 1991.

How long is Season 5 Episode 5 ('Ruda's Awakening')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

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

Virgil's Aunt Ruda is the only witness to a struggle between Bubba and a young robbery suspect that ends in the young mans death.But her prejudice against the police -- and Virgil clouds her memory of the incident....

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