In the Heat of the Night (1988)

Episode Overview

A series of murders points to a killer utilizing a secluded forest area owned by a reclusive millionaire, whom Virgil dubs “Sparta's Howard Hughes.” The prime suspect quickly becomes an odd woman residing in the woods with her pigs, known for scaring off intruders with a shotgun. Seeking assistance, the police turn to the landowner's troubled son, Bubba, who is taken aback to discover a former high school classmate working as his father's caretaker. Meanwhile, Parker and Sweet engage in a rivalry to crack the case first.