Heart of the City

Season 1

Wes Kennedy is a cop who works long hours at night in order to spend the daytime with his two teenage kids Robin and Kevin...

Heart of the City was a crime drama that aired on the ABC television network from September 1986 to January 1987.

Where to Watch Season 1

13 Episodes

Cold Steel and Neon
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Episode 1Cold Steel and NeonIn the special 90 minute opening we are introduced to Wes Kennedy. Wes has just lost his wife in a brutal murder. This is leaving him with brutal flashbacks of the murder. While recovering from his wife's death, he has shifted his job to the night shift to be at home for his kids in the day.
Of Dogs and Cat Burglars
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Episode 2Of Dogs and Cat BurglarsA sadistic killer is on the loose and everyone is on edge -- especially the Lieutenant. And in the B plot, Kevin is having girl problems.
When Push Comes to Shove
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Episode 3When Push Comes to Shove
Growing Up and Grinding Down
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Episode 4Growing Up and Grinding DownThe Priesters from episode 1 are back when Wes finds Rickey on the streets. Robin has a new boyfriend and is wanting to explore birth control. And Wes has his SUV stolen when he leaves the door unlocked -- leading to great embarrassment.
Don't Sell Yourself to the Cannibals
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Episode 5Don't Sell Yourself to the CannibalsKennedy is struggling to contain 2 platinum blondes: one his daughter who has been stepping out with her new boyfriend, the other a Country singer who can't seem to lay low even though her psychotic ex has threatened her life.
Working Without a Net
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Episode 6Working Without a NetWith his birthday fast approaching, Kennedy is being hated on at work by Arno and at home by Robin. Arno disapproves of his "cowboy" ways, while Robin disapproves of his new woman.
Cezanne, and Other Dreams
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Episode 7Cezanne, and Other DreamsA colleague takes out a gunman despite Kennedy's warning that the gunman had a hostage, and the hostage ends up dead. Kennedy must decide whether to file a report or relent to all the pressure to remain silent.
Rock and Rumble
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Episode 8Rock and RumbleRobin is excited to dance for a music video directed by Radical Conrad (Corey Feldman). Kevin is getting bullied. Wes faces an investigation after a righteous shoot when a witness shows up disputing his version of the event.
The Chemistry of Rage
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Episode 9The Chemistry of RageThe detectives break out their blues to hunt a pair of cop killers. Meanwhile in the B plot, Kevin's new flame is a lush.
Busted
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Episode 10BustedRobin is busted for possessing cocaine, while Kennedy is trying to bust the "Scissors Killer".
A Rough Ride on Life's Merry-Go-Round
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Episode 11A Rough Ride on Life's Merry-Go-Round
Beauty and a Couple of Beasts
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Episode 12Beauty and a Couple of Beasts
Out on a Limb
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Episode 13Out on a LimbKennedy kills a gang leader in a shootout. The gangster's lover takes over the gang and swears vengeance upon Kennedy -- all while the in-laws are in town for a visit.