In the Heat of the Night (1988)

S2E6 Hot Nights

Bubba finds himself captivated by a captivating writer who harbors ulterior motives beyond mere romance. Concerned for their friend, Bill and Virgil fret that Bubba may be in too deep. As Bubba attempts to shield her from her estranged spouse, the situation escalates dramatically when she ends up shooting someone, complicating matters further.