The Equalizer

TV Series
1985–1989
15
48m

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A retired Intelligence Agent turned private detective helps various threatened clients to equalize the odds.

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A retired Intelligence Agent turned private detective helps various threatened clients to equalize the odds.A retired Intelligence Agent turned private detective helps various threatened clients to equalize the odds.A retired Intelligence Agent turned private detective helps various threatened clients to equalize the odds.

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IMDb RATING

7.8/10

6.2K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

1,748

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys
- 2 wins & 11 nominations total

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Trivia
During the height of the show's popularity, Edward Woodward was often approached on the street by people in need, with situations similar to those depicted in the show. He began carrying flyers with the phone numbers of social services organizations and legal clinics for them to contact.

Quotes
Mickey Kostmayer: What do we need a diversion for? Just kick in the door and hose the room.
Robert McCall: Mickey, there is a five year old boy in there.
Mickey Kostmayer: Oh yeah, we're gonna need a diversion.

Alternate versions
The Region 1 DVD releases have fifty percent of the show's original music replaced for copyright reasons. However, international DVD releases retain the original music.

Connections
Featured in The 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1986)

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McCall brought some justice to an unjust world

Discovered The Equalizer on A&E. It had heart and I thoroughly enjoyed the interplay of the characters. I especially enjoyed the character of Jimmy played by Mark Margolis. You got glimpses into his life and wanted to know more. I wish someone would pick up the series again now that A&E has dropped it.