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In the Heat of the Night•Season 2•Episode 17

Walkout

8.3/10 · 105 votesMar 28, 198948 min

Ranked #9 of 22 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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A bitter strike leads to a murder investigation on a snowy day in Sparta.

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Episode Summary

"Walkout" is episode 17 of In the Heat of the Night season 2. It scored 8.3/10 from 105 votes, ranking #9 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.2). It aired on March 28, 1989.

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