In the Heat of the Night (1988)

Episode Overview

A young refugee asserts that he is the child of a Sparta police officer who lost his life during the war. However, he soon finds himself implicated in a murder and robbery after hitching a ride with the real culprits. Gillespie investigates the young man's claims, while Virgil and his team work to identify the shooter. At the same time, the newcomer elicits a surprisingly hostile response from Parker, who sees him as a painful reminder of the conflicts of the past.