In the Heat of the Night
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 as the African-American police detective Virgil Tibbs. It was broadcast on NBC from 1988 until 1992, and then on CBS until 1995. Its executive producers were Fred Silverman, Juanita Bartlett and Carroll O'Connor. TGG Direct released the first season of the series to DVD on August 28, 2012.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Frequently asked questions about In the Heat of the Night
Where can I watch In the Heat of the Night in the United States?
In the Heat of the Night is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is In the Heat of the Night on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. In the Heat of the Night is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Philo, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV.
Can I watch In the Heat of the Night for free?
In the Heat of the Night streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night scores 7.5 on The Movie Database, 7.6 on IMDb, and 83 on Metacritic.
Who stars in In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night stars Carroll O'Connor, Alan Autry, David Hart, Hugh O'Connor, and Crystal R. Fox. James Lee Barrett is the creator.
How many seasons of In the Heat of the Night are there?
In the Heat of the Night has 8 seasons and 146 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of In the Heat of the Night?
All 146 episodes of In the Heat of the Night add up to about 146 hours at roughly 60 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 73 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 37 days.
What network is In the Heat of the Night on?
In the Heat of the Night airs on NBC and CBS, and is produced by MGM Television, Fred Silverman Productions, and JADDA Productions.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.