# Where to watch In the Heat of the Night (1988) in the UK

> In the Heat of the Night (1988) is currently available to stream in the UK on MGM Plus Amazon Channel. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1988  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.5/10  
**Genres:** Crime, Drama  
**Seasons:** 8  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T08:49:26.642Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [MGM Plus Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=In%20the%20Heat%20of%20the%20Night&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream In the Heat of the Night in the UK?**

In the Heat of the Night (1988) is currently included in subscriptions to MGM Plus Amazon Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Are all seasons of In the Heat of the Night on the same service?**

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**Is In the Heat of the Night on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

In the Heat of the Night is currently included with: MGM Plus Amazon Channel.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/862/in-the-heat-of-the-night-1988
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/tZ1EH5HiMclbP6DWgIl8D7qETv2.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/862/in-the-heat-of-the-night-1988.json

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