The exploits of the detectives of the Mid South Precinct, in a generic North American city not unlike New York (but a lot like Toronto), chronicled through the eyes of newspaper columnist Tom Kirkwood and his "Night Heat" column.
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24 Episodes
Crossfire
E1
CrossfireA 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
E2
Necessary ForceFrank 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
E3
DeadlineO'Brien and Giambone try to convince a politician's assistant to testify in order to prevent the release of a suspected rapist.
The Stranger
E4
The StrangerKevin 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
E5
Obie's LawA 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
E6
The WitnessContinuing from the previous episode, 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.
Deadlock
E7
DeadlockFrank 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
E8
Ancient MadnessMid-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
E9
VelvetVelvet, 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
E10
The Fifth ManA 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
E11
Jane the RipperO'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
E12
Dead to RightsGiambone and O'Brien question overwhelming evidence against a man arrested for killing his father and sister.
The Quest
E13
The QuestO'Brien (Scott Hylands) is critically wounded while attempting to prevent a drug transaction. Guest stars: Clark Johnson, Tim Burd. With Jeff Wincott.
Power Play
E14
Power PlayThe 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
E15
The GameO'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
E16
Mother's DayKevin 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
E17
PoisonKirkwood suspects that a death occurring during a shipping-plant strike is actually a carefully planned assassination.
Snow White
E18
Snow WhiteO'Brien and Giambone's investigation of a killing depends on a mentally challenged teenager, the only witness to the crime.
Secrets
E19
SecretsKirkwood and O'Brien (Allan Royal, Scott Hylands) investigate the murder of a celebrity's secretary. Guest star: Kate Trotter.
Songbird
E20
SongbirdTwo 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
E21
The SourceKirkwood (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
E22
InnocentsOfficials pressure Giambone and O'Brien to prove a troubled man caused the disappearance of two children.
Fire and Ice
E23
Fire and IceColby concludes his brother was the sole survivor of the massacre of five people during a diamond heist.
Brotherhood
E24
BrotherhoodThe longtime president of the cargo-handlers' union emerges as the prime suspect in his challenger's murder.
