In the Heat of the Night (TV Series)

Yea gads I forgot how good this series was. The show aired 142 episodes between March 6, 1988 until May 19, 1992. As 'Wikipedia' points out-- The show dealt with a variety of issues, including racism, police brutality, interracial relationships, hate crimes, drug trafficking, drug addiction, alcoholism, teenage pregnancy, rape, AIDS, misogyny, incest, child abuse, sexual harassment, euthanasia, anti-Semitism, political corruption, prostitution, domestic violence, mental disorders, dysfunctional families, suicide, capital punishment, poverty, homophobia, and drunk driving.

What made this show different from today's dramas is it told of the consequences of bad choices rather then focusing on bang em up, shoot up cops investigating crimes. Writers in each episode tried demonstrating to viewers how a caring sheriff could change peoples' lives for the better. At the very least left viewers with something to think about. One of the things missing in today's programs. If you have a chance take in at least one episode on MeTV at 11:00 AM. See if you agree.

Here's a short clip. The video description says, Mr. Grissom, an elementary school teacher, was accused and later exonerated of molesting one of his students


Is this not just as true today?