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Chiefs

This series tells the story of a southern town's police chiefs and the serial murderer who confounds them. Will Henry Lee is the first chief, an easygoing man who works to establish the position while the murderer begins his havoc. The second is a violent racist who stumbles about his job as the murderer continues his. Tyler Watts is the final chief in the story, an African-American cop who must deal with the virulent racism of his community while he puts together the pieces to finally bring the murderer to justice.

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Cast & Crew See All

Charlton Heston
Hugh Holmes
Keith Carradine
Foxy Funderburke
Stephen Collins
Billy Lee

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Part 1

Sun, Nov 13, 1983

The new police chief of the young, thriving 1920's southern city of Delano is confronted with petty theft, Klan activities and, above all, the deaths of a number of young boys which lead him to suspect the doings of a serial killer.

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Awards

  • 1984 - Eddie - Best Edited Episode from a Television Mini-Series - nominated
  • 1984 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Art Direction for a Limited Series or a Special - nominated
  • 1984 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Limited Series - nominated
  • 1984 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special - nominated

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