In the Heat of the Night (1988)

S04E05 And Justice For Some

Gillespie and his team are infuriated when a drug courier, who struck and killed the son of Virgil's neighbor, manages to strike a deal with the F.B.I. to evade legal consequences. This shocking turn of events ignites a firestorm of frustration and disbelief among the officers as they grapple with the implications of the justice system failing to hold the perpetrator accountable.