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The Best Episodes of In the Heat of the Night Season 8

Every episode of In the Heat of the Night Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of In the Heat of the Night Season 8!

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In the Heat of the Night is an American television series based on the motion picture and novel of the same name starring Carroll O'Connor as the white police chief William Gillespie, and Howard Rollins

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    In the Heat of the Night Season 8 Episode 1 - In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice
    7.7/10(195 votes)

    #1 - In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice

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    In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice is a film directed by Reza Badiyi released on Oct 21, 1994.

    Director:Reza Badiyi
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. In the Heat of the Night Season 8 Episode 2 - Who Was Geli Bendl ?
    7.3/10(127 votes)

    #2 - Who Was Geli Bendl ?

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    A famous Italian actress returns to Sparta to take care of some unfinished business and rescue her younger sister from a life of drugs and poverty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. In the Heat of the Night Season 8 Episode 3 - By Duty Bound
    7.4/10(138 votes)

    #3 - By Duty Bound

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    Acting Sheriff Gillespie must decide whether he should run for sheriff or retire from law enforcement.It soon becomes apparent that the other candidate is corrupt and dangerous.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. In the Heat of the Night Season 8 Episode 4 - Grow Old Along with Me
    7.8/10(159 votes)

    #4 - Grow Old Along with Me

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    Ex-cop Tom Harwood's happiness with his new bride is threatened by an old flame who sees an opportunity for blackmail.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice" is the best rated episode of "In the Heat of the Night" season 8. It scored 7.7/10 based on 195 votes. Directed by Reza Badiyi and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/21/1994. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Who Was Geli Bendl ?".