Night Heat: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Night Heat Season 3.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Silk
Jan 14, 1988 · 60 min
A young woman leads O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) to a hit man who plans to assassinate the deputy mayor.
Chinatown
Jan 21, 1988 · 60 min
Giambone and O'Brien are assigned to investigate several murders after Kirkwood's friend gets involved with the Chinese underworld.
Ain't No Cure for Love
Feb 4, 1988 · 60 min
When a junkie who attempts to rob the bar is killed by an irate patron, Nicole hides the real facts from O'Brien.
Woof
Feb 11, 1988 · 60 min
Vociferous animal rights activists raid a research laboratory and steal monkeys to use in a propaganda campaign.
Whitey's Run
Feb 18, 1988 · 60 min
Whitey and his girlfriend become mob targets after he witnesses a murder during his pickup of stolen merchandise. Whitey and his girlfriend are forced to enter the witness protecti
Blowing Bubbles
Feb 25, 1988 · 60 min
O'Brien (Scott Hylands) must re-evaluate his relationship with Nicole (Susan Hogan) when she becomes pregnant. Guest star: Elias Zarou. In addition, O'Brien and Giambone investigat
None Shall Sleep
Apr 21, 1988 · 60 min
When Lt. Hogan is shot during a holdup, O'Brien and Giambone must rally behind the unfamiliar lead of a beautiful temporary commander to catch the assailants.
Forgive Me Father
Apr 28, 1988 · 60 min
A young woman confesses to Father Torres that she witnessed her brother kill a friend over a disagreement during a mugging.
Better Part of Valor
May 5, 1988 · 60 min
Carson (Stephen Mendel) feels responsible when Colby (Eugene A. Clark) is shot while investigating a robbery. With Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott.
The Privilege of Freedom
May 12, 1988 · 60 min
O'Brien and Giambone investigate the deaths of six illegal aliens who died in a shipping container trying to enter the country. Both are convinced another 'shipment' is on the way.
Set for Life
May 19, 1988 · 60 min
While investigating an unusual death, Kevin and Frank become curious about a wealthy family's effort to keep their dead father's memory alive. Frank is pursued by payroll because o
Bogota Blues
Sep 22, 1988 · 60 min
A Columbian detective helps the precinct apprehend members of a drug ring when several people are killed by a lone gunman during a cocaine operation.
Bless Me Father
Sep 29, 1988 · 60 min
A priest helps the police find the hit-and-run driver who killed a young woman. Meanwhile, a women visits Lt. Hogan and claims to be his daughter.
The Mercenary
Oct 6, 1988 · 60 min
Kevin and Frank investigate when a real estate fraud sends a psychopath on a killing spree.
False Witness
Oct 13, 1988 · 60 min
A man attempts to protect his wife after she witnesses the murder of a drug dealer.
Archie's Riff
Oct 20, 1988 · 60 min
O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) investigate when members of a jazz band are killed one by one. Guest stars: Paul Benjamin, James Purcell.
Goodbodies
Oct 27, 1988 · 60 min
O'Brien and Giambone investigate the murder of a health club co-owner and confront a powerful loan shark.
Ice
Nov 3, 1988 · 60 min
After a jewelry robbery goes awry and an injury inhibits O'Brien, the prime suspect fabricates charges against Giambone.
Jumper
Nov 10, 1988 · 60 min
O'Brien is consumed with guilt when he fails to prevent a suicide; Giambone pursues murderous thieves.
The Professional
Nov 17, 1988 · 60 min
O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) must prevent the assassination of an Italian organized crime prosecutor (Hrant Alianak).
The Wrong Woman
Nov 24, 1988 · 60 min
A police academy classmate of Giambone (Jeff Wincott) is investigated by a review board. Guest stars: Frank Pellegrino, Barbara Barnes-Hopkins. With Scott Hylands.
No Regrets
Dec 1, 1988 · 60 min
O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) become involved when Nicole's (Susan Hogan) mother (Frances Hyland) is attacked by a group of skinheads.
Elaine
Dec 29, 1988 · 60 min
Elaine (Deborah Grover) reluctantly becomes a decoy for a serial killer. With Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott.
Blues in a Bottle
Jan 5, 1989 · 60 min
The officers of Mid-South are reminiscing about their time together. After working together for years they now face the possibility of being sent to different precincts. Kirkwood p