Carter Country
In this light-hearted, comic variation of "In the Heat of the Night," a white police chief and his officers, including a Black officer who has recently arrived from New York City, must endeavor to keep the peace in a small town located in the Southern USA.
- 1977-1979
- 2 seasons
- ABC
- Comedy
In this light-hearted, comic variation of "In the Heat of the Night," a white police chief and his officers, including a Black officer who has recently arrived from New York City, must endeavor to keep the peace in a small town located in the Southern USA.
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1977 - 1978
Episode 1
Hail to the Chief
Thu, Sep 15, 1977 30 mins
President Carter is coming to town and Chief Mobey is all excited for him to try his fried chicken, but Mayor Burnside has other ideas.
Episode 2
Beating the Pounds
Thu, Sep 22, 1977
Attempting to lose weight, Chief Roy goes on a crash diet that makes him more irascible than ever. During one of his arrests he's accused of police brutality, so he must defend his actions.
Episode 3
Out of the Closet
Thu, Sep 29, 1977
Roy enjoys spending time with old friend and fishing buddy Bill Peterson, but doesn't react well when Bill announces that he's gay. Roy is suddenly uncomfortable in his presence, but when he hears others making fun, he decides to do the right thing.
Episode 4
The Fireside Burnside Budget Chat
Thu, Oct 6, 1977
Episode 5
Baker Buys a House: Part 1
Thu, Oct 20, 1977
After he receives a $45,000 insurance check, Sergeant Baker is advised to invest in property. He proceeds to purchase a house next door to Jasper, in a white neighborhood.
Episode 6
Baker Buys a House: Part 2
Thu, Oct 27, 1977
Episode 7
Bye Bye Baker
Thu, Nov 3, 1977
Chief Mobey and Sergeant Baker apply for the same better-paying position in a neighboring county. The situation understandably leads to a rivalry between the two men.
Episode 8
Senior Citizen Siege
Thu, Nov 17, 1977
Episode 9
Chicks and Turkeys
Thu, Nov 24, 1977
Episode 10
Chief to Chief
Thu, Dec 1, 1977
Episode 11
Union vs. the Confederacy
Thu, Dec 8, 1977
Episode 12
A-Hunting We Will Go
Thu, Dec 15, 1977
Episode 13
By the Light of the Moonlight
Thu, Dec 22, 1977
Episode 14
The Physical
Thu, Jan 5, 1978
Episode 15
Roy's Separation
Thu, Jan 12, 1978
Chief Roy feels liberated when he finally separates from his wife. Feeling like he is overdue for some fun, he becomes a swinging single, to his staff's consternation.
Episode 16
Red Armstrong, Goodbye
Thu, Jan 19, 1978
Episode 17
Ballots for Burnside
Thu, Jan 26, 1978
Episode 18
The Chief's Dressing Down
Thu, Feb 2, 1978
Episode 19
All About Floyd
Thu, Feb 9, 1978
Episode 20
Roy Pays His Taxes
Thu, Feb 23, 1978
Episode 21
Roy's Encounter
Tue, May 9, 1978
Episode 22
Baker Saves a Life
Tue, May 16, 1978