Dr. Ellis is a fictional character portrayed by Edith Ivey in the TV series In the Heat of the Night.
They appear in 5 episodes out of a total of 146 aired
Episodes5
The Creek
episode S2.E15 march 1989Virgil is disturbed by the investigation of a battered woman.Sweet, Sweet Blues
episode S5.E8 november 1991A local jazz musician reveals information about the murder of Officer Sweet's grandfather, which reopens the 40-year-old case.A Step Removed
episode S6.E14 february 1993A threat made in anger makes Parker's stepfather the prime suspect in the murder of his former boss.Give Me Your Life: Part 1
episode S7.E23 may 1994Sparta Police and the Newman County Sheriff's Department join forces to investigate the antics of a religious cult that has taken up residence in an abandoned school building.Give Me Your Life: Part 2
episode S7.E24 may 1994The investigation uncovers evidence of statutory rape and drug dealing within the cult. It is further complicated by the actions of an overly aggressive newspaper reporter, as well as the discovery of school age children being members of the cult. But in the end, teamwork pays off and everyone is driven out.
- The Creek
- Sweet, Sweet Blues
- A Step Removed
- Give Me Your Life: Part 1
- Give Me Your Life: Part 2