Night Heat - Season 4
1 - Silk
Air Date: January 14, 1988
A young woman leads O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) to a hit man who plans to assassinate the deputy mayor.
2 - Chinatown
Air Date: January 21, 1988
Giambone and O'Brien are assigned to investigate several murders after Kirkwood's friend gets involved with the Chinese underworld.
3 - Ain't No Cure for Love
Air Date: February 4, 1988
When a junkie who attempts to rob the bar is killed by an irate patron, Nicole hides the real facts from O'Brien.
4 - Woof
Air Date: February 11, 1988
Vociferous animal rights activists raid a research laboratory and steal monkeys to use in a propaganda campaign.
5 - Whitey's Run
Air Date: February 18, 1988
Whitey and his girlfriend become mob targets after he witnesses a murder during his pickup of stolen merchandise. Whitey and his girlfriend are forced to enter the witness protection program.
6 - Blowing Bubbles
Air Date: February 25, 1988
O'Brien (Scott Hylands) must re-evaluate his relationship with Nicole (Susan Hogan) when she becomes pregnant. Guest star: Elias Zarou. In addition, O'Brien and Giambone investigate a gruesome assault tied to a crooked restaurant owner who is indebted to a dying loanshark. With Jeff Wincott.
7 - None Shall Sleep
Air Date: April 21, 1988
When Lt. Hogan is shot during a holdup, O'Brien and Giambone must rally behind the unfamiliar lead of a beautiful temporary commander to catch the assailants.
8 - Forgive Me Father
Air Date: April 28, 1988
A young woman confesses to Father Torres that she witnessed her brother kill a friend over a disagreement during a mugging.
9 - Better Part of Valor
Air Date: May 5, 1988
Carson (Stephen Mendel) feels responsible when Colby (Eugene A. Clark) is shot while investigating a robbery. With Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott.
10 - The Privilege of Freedom
Air Date: May 12, 1988
O'Brien and Giambone investigate the deaths of six illegal aliens who died in a shipping container trying to enter the country. Both are convinced another 'shipment' is on the way.
11 - Set for Life
Air Date: May 19, 1988
While investigating an unusual death, Kevin and Frank become curious about a wealthy family's effort to keep their dead father's memory alive. Frank is pursued by payroll because of his mounting debt.
12 - Bogota Blues
Air Date: September 22, 1988
A Columbian detective helps the precinct apprehend members of a drug ring when several people are killed by a lone gunman during a cocaine operation.
13 - Bless Me Father
Air Date: September 29, 1988
A priest helps the police find the hit-and-run driver who killed a young woman. Meanwhile, a women visits Lt. Hogan and claims to be his daughter.
14 - The Mercenary
Air Date: October 6, 1988
Kevin and Frank investigate when a real estate fraud sends a psychopath on a killing spree.
15 - False Witness
Air Date: October 13, 1988
A man attempts to protect his wife after she witnesses the murder of a drug dealer.
16 - Archie's Riff
Air Date: October 20, 1988
O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) investigate when members of a jazz band are killed one by one. Guest stars: Paul Benjamin, James Purcell.
17 - Goodbodies
Air Date: October 27, 1988
O'Brien and Giambone investigate the murder of a health club co-owner and confront a powerful loan shark.
18 - Ice
Air Date: November 3, 1988
After a jewelry robbery goes awry and an injury inhibits O'Brien, the prime suspect fabricates charges against Giambone.
19 - Jumper
Air Date: November 10, 1988
O'Brien is consumed with guilt when he fails to prevent a suicide; Giambone pursues murderous thieves.
20 - The Professional
Air Date: November 17, 1988
O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) must prevent the assassination of an Italian organized crime prosecutor (Hrant Alianak).
21 - The Wrong Woman
Air Date: November 24, 1988
A police academy classmate of Giambone (Jeff Wincott) is investigated by a review board. Guest stars: Frank Pellegrino, Barbara Barnes-Hopkins. With Scott Hylands.
22 - No Regrets
Air Date: December 1, 1988
O'Brien and Giambone (Scott Hylands, Jeff Wincott) become involved when Nicole's (Susan Hogan) mother (Frances Hyland) is attacked by a group of skinheads.
23 - Elaine
Air Date: December 29, 1988
Elaine (Deborah Grover) reluctantly becomes a decoy for a serial killer. With Scott Hylands and Jeff Wincott.
24 - Blues in a Bottle
Air Date: January 5, 1989
The officers of Mid-South are reminiscing about their time together. After working together for years they now face the possibility of being sent to different precincts. Kirkwood proposes a feature article to raise awareness and prevent the closure.