5.2
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Ruth Peterson is a fictional character portrayed by Ellen Holly in the TV series In the Heat of the Night.
They appear in 4 episodes out of a total of 146 aired

Ruth Peterson

by Ellen Holly

character

Episodes4

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    Intruders
    episode S2.E14 march 1989
    The son of a city councilwoman is accused of a string of robbery/murders.
  • 8.5
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    Brotherly Love: Part 1
    episode S4.E1 september 1990
    Virgil Tibbs returns to Philadelphia to investigate his best man's death and uncovers police corruption within his friend's precinct.
  • 8.3
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    Brotherly Love: Part 2
    episode S4.E2 september 1990
    When Gillespie travels to Philadelphia to assist Virgil in his investigation, they are able to bring down the vigilante cops and clear his friend's name. The two return to Sparta just in time for Virgil to welcome his children, William & Sarah, into the world.
  • 8.1
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    Lessons Learned
    episode S4.E3 september 1990
    A father is overcome with guilt when his daughter is killed after he disowned her.