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The Equalizer

A former intelligence agent uses their expertise to help those in need, creating a balance of power in times of crisis.

A former CIA operative turned private detective, Robert McCall, known as "The Equalizer", leverages his skills and extensive connections to provide customized solutions to clients, balancing tough tactics with empathy and adaptability.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Pilot

1. Pilot

Aired: Sep 18, 1985

Robert McCall, a retired spy, uses his expertise to safeguard and support mar...

Episode 2 China Rain

2. China Rain

Aired: Sep 25, 1985

A desperate family's devoted housekeeper turns to Robert McCall for help in r...

Episode 3 The Defector

3. The Defector

Aired: Oct 2, 1985

A former Soviet agent's pursuit of freedom puts his daughter in harm's way, w...

Episode 4 The Lock Box

4. The Lock Box

Aired: Oct 9, 1985

A chaotic family vacation unfolds in NYC when their luggage is swindled by a ...

Episode 5 Lady Cop

5. Lady Cop

Aired: Oct 16, 1985

A rookie cop turns to McCall for assistance in exposing a trio of rogue law e...

Episode 6 The Confirmation Day

6. The Confirmation Day

Aired: Oct 23, 1985

A desperate father seeks McCall's help when his business dealings put his son...

Episode 7 The Children's Song

7. The Children's Song

Aired: Oct 30, 1985

In the next episode, a father and son must work together to shield a deeply d...

Episode 8 The Distant Fire

8. The Distant Fire

Aired: Nov 6, 1985

A former colleague turned assassin seeks McCall's assistance in safeguarding ...

Episode 9 Mama's Boy

9. Mama's Boy

Aired: Nov 13, 1985

A mother's desperate cry for assistance sets off a frantic search by McCall, ...

Episode 10 Bump and Run

10. Bump and Run

Aired: Nov 20, 1985

In the next episode, a ruthless vigilante takes the law into their own hands,...

Episode 11 Desperately

11. Desperately

Aired: Dec 4, 1985

A homemaker's ordinary daily routine is turned upside down when she agrees to...

Episode 12 Reign of Terror

12. Reign of Terror

Aired: Dec 11, 1985

A renowned doctor assumes leadership of a struggling inner-city clinic, expos...

Episode 13 Back Home

13. Back Home

Aired: Dec 18, 1985

A ruthless developer orchestrates a sinister plot to evict residents from a h...

Episode 14 Out of the Past

14. Out of the Past

Aired: Jan 15, 1986

A former convict seeks revenge against a woman whose past is linked to his fo...

Episode 15 Dead Drop

15. Dead Drop

Aired: Jan 22, 1986

A team of skilled operatives embark on a high-stakes mission to rescue an inn...

Episode 16 Wash-Up

16. Wash-Up

Aired: Jan 29, 1986

McCall helps two window-washers fighting for union rights evade their ruthles...

Episode 17 Torn

17. Torn

Aired: Feb 5, 1986

McCall faces a tough decision, weighing the pursuit of justice against a ruth...

Episode 18 Unnatural Causes

18. Unnatural Causes

Aired: Feb 12, 1986

A chilling killer stalks the streets of New York, preying on women who answer...

Episode 19 Breakpoint

19. Breakpoint

Aired: Feb 19, 1986

A joyous wedding celebration suddenly turns dire as McCall is kidnapped by ru...

Episode 20 No Conscience

20. No Conscience

Aired: Mar 5, 1986

A womanizer's past comes back to haunt him in the form of a blackmailer who d...

Episode 21 Unpunished Crimes

21. Unpunished Crimes

Aired: Apr 1, 1986

A ruthless CEO's grip on a revolutionary innovation is challenged by a determ...

Episode 22 Pretenders

22. Pretenders

Aired: Apr 8, 1986

A rookie reporter's suspicions about her new neighbor's criminal activity lea...

Main Cast

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The Equalizer, Complete Collection Excerpt

The Equalizer, Complete Collection Excerpt

Info about The Equalizer

Seasons: 4

Network: CBS

Production Countries: Canada, United States

Genres:Drama, Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Action