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Series · 1985 – 1989 · Crime

Night Heat

I feel the Night Heat, I feel your heart beat. Somethin' ain't right. There's too much heat in the night.

★7.0 1985 – 1989 4 Seasons Sonny Grosso TV-MA

Night Heat was a Canadian police drama series. It starred Allan Royal as journalist Tom Kirkwood, who chronicled the nightly police beat of detectives Kevin O'Brien and Frank Giambone in an unnamed northeastern North American metropolis. The police crime drama series aired on both CTV in Canada and CBS in the United States from 1985 to 1989. Night Heat was conceived by Sonny Grosso, a former New York City Police Department detective. Grosso served as the show's executive producer along with his partner, Larry Jacobson.

Seasons & episodes

4 seasons · 96 episodes

Crossfire

Episode 01

Crossfire

Jan 31, 1985 · 60 min

A robbery at a local fish market sees the use of automatic weapons. There are several people either hurt or killed during the incident. Frank and Kevin must track down the source of these weapons, which have become increasingly used in crimes.

Necessary Force

Episode 02

Necessary Force

Feb 7, 1985 · 60 min

Frank and Kevin try to capture the gangsters that knocked off two men. Their biggest lead being some professional photographs taken during a wedding reception on a boat nearby where the murders took place.

Deadline

Episode 03

Deadline

Feb 14, 1985 · 60 min

O'Brien and Giambone try to convince a politician's assistant to testify in order to prevent the release of a suspected rapist.

The Stranger

Episode 04

The Stranger

Feb 21, 1985 · 60 min

Kevin and Frank pursue two criminals to a back alley. The two thugs try to escape, one manages to get away - the other gets shot by Frank when he appearently pulls out a gun. An investigation of the crime scene finds no trace of a gun, only a flashlight.

Obie's Law

Episode 05

Obie's Law

Feb 28, 1985 · 60 min

A woman on the way home is attacked and raped in her own house. Kevin and Frank quickly nab a suspect and are convinced that he is also responsible for six other rapes. Now they must prove his guilt. As a side story - two unrelated murders go unsolved.

The Witness

Episode 06

The Witness

Mar 7, 1985 · 60 min

Continuing from the previous episode, Kevin and Frank investigate a serial killer stalking females at night. A woman is scared in a park and runs to the police fearing she was the next victim. The suspect is questioned but released when they find no reason to hold him. After leaving the police station the woman is found murdered and the only witness is Whitey who may have taken a picture of the attacker. Kevin discusses theories on the killer with Tom and discovers some odd similarities with past attacks in other areas. Kevin consults with a national database operator regarding similiar crimes and is startled by his discovery...

Deadlock

Episode 07

Deadlock

May 2, 1985 · 60 min

Frank and his date (a fellow cop) discover a hold-up in progress at a variety store. They nab the suspect and discover that he is wanted for murder as well. While in the holding cell, the murderers friend, creates a hostage situation at Mid-South.

Ancient Madness

Episode 08

Ancient Madness

May 9, 1985 · 60 min

Mid-South is assigned to protect an ""Irish Terrorist"". They take him to a residental dwelling. Kevin has issues with his philosophies and the two argue. The man storms out of the living room and goes into the kitchen, where he is promptly shot thru a window.

Velvet

Episode 09

Velvet

May 16, 1985 · 60 min

Velvet, the lead singer of the punk rock band ""Crud"" is found dead of an appearent drug overdose. Frank and Kevin determine such is not the case and discover the cocaine was laced with cyanide.

The Fifth Man

Episode 10

The Fifth Man

May 23, 1985 · 60 min

A cleaning lady finds a man hanging over a doorway - it looks like an appearent suicide. Kevin suspects otherwise. His suspicions are confirmed when a second strange killing occurs. Shortly thereafter, the Feds become involved in the investigation

Jane the Ripper

Episode 11

Jane the Ripper

Sep 26, 1985 · 60 min

O'Brien and Giambone work the city's seamy nightlife assisted by Stevie who poses as a hooker to catch a murderous prostitute.

Dead to Rights

Episode 12

Dead to Rights

Oct 3, 1985 · 60 min

Giambone and O'Brien question overwhelming evidence against a man arrested for killing his father and sister.

The Quest

Episode 13

The Quest

Oct 10, 1985 · 60 min

O'Brien (Scott Hylands) is critically wounded while attempting to prevent a drug transaction. Guest stars: Clark Johnson, Tim Burd. With Jeff Wincott.

Power Play

Episode 14

Power Play

Oct 17, 1985 · 60 min

The detectives investigate a building owner who has been accused of arson even though he had no insurance and his son was a victim.

The Game

Episode 15

The Game

Oct 24, 1985 · 60 min

O'Brien and Giambone search for the loser at a big-money poker game who has gone on a rampage, killing several of the other players.

Mother's Day

Episode 16

Mother's Day

Oct 31, 1985 · 60 min

Kevin and Frank investigate the murders of elderly women at a senior citizen centre where the women were tricked into withdrawing their life savings prior to their deaths.

Poison

Episode 17

Poison

Nov 7, 1985 · 60 min

Kirkwood suspects that a death occurring during a shipping-plant strike is actually a carefully planned assassination.

Snow White

Episode 18

Snow White

Nov 14, 1985 · 60 min

O'Brien and Giambone's investigation of a killing depends on a mentally challenged teenager, the only witness to the crime.

Secrets

Episode 19

Secrets

Nov 21, 1985 · 60 min

Kirkwood and O'Brien (Allan Royal, Scott Hylands) investigate the murder of a celebrity's secretary. Guest star: Kate Trotter.

Songbird

Episode 20

Songbird

Nov 28, 1985 · 60 min

Two thieves break into a jewel/rare artifacts store and steal a miniature bird statue. The value of the statue is $1 million dollars.

The Source

Episode 21

The Source

Dec 2, 1985 · 60 min

Kirkwood (Allan Royal) feels responsible when a young reporter is killed while pursuing a story. Guest star: Barbara Bush. With Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott.

Innocents

Episode 22

Innocents

Dec 26, 1985 · 60 min

Officials pressure Giambone and O'Brien to prove a troubled man caused the disappearance of two children.

Fire and Ice

Episode 23

Fire and Ice

Jan 2, 1986 · 60 min

Colby concludes his brother was the sole survivor of the massacre of five people during a diamond heist.

Brotherhood

Episode 24

Brotherhood

Jan 9, 1986 · 60 min

The longtime president of the cargo-handlers' union emerges as the prime suspect in his challenger's murder.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.0 /10

based on 8 votes

Synopsis

Night Heat was a Canadian police drama series. It starred Allan Royal as journalist Tom Kirkwood, who chronicled the nightly police beat of detectives Kevin O'Brien and Frank Giambone in an unnamed northeastern North American metropolis. The police crime drama series aired on both CTV in Canada and CBS in the United States from 1985 to 1989. Night Heat was conceived by Sonny Grosso, a former New York City Police Department detective. Grosso served as the show's executive producer along with his partner, Larry Jacobson.

CrimeDrama

Cast

8 principal cast

Stephen Mendel

Stephen Mendel

Eugene Clark

Eugene Clark

Jeff Wincott

Jeff Wincott

Allan Royal

Allan Royal

Scott Hylands

Scott Hylands

Kevin O'Brien

Susan Hogan

Susan Hogan

Sean McCann

Sean McCann

Andrea Roth

Andrea Roth

Hope

Where to watch Night Heat

Night Heat is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The crime from Sonny Grosso has 4 seasons and 96 total episodes, rated 7.0/10 by 8 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Night Heat have?

Night Heat has 4 seasons with 96 episodes in total.

Is Night Heat still on the air?

Night Heat has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Night Heat?

Night Heat airs on CTV.

When did Night Heat first air?

Night Heat first aired on January 31, 1985.

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