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The Equalizer: Summary

Airs Next:CBS at Wednesday 10:00 PM (60 min.)
Status:Ended
Premiered:September 18, 1985
Last Aired:August 24, 1989
Show Categories:Action/Adventure

GOT A PROBLEM?
ODDS AGAINST YOU?
CALL THE EQUALIZER!

The Equalizer (Robert McCall) is a former agent of a shadowy, unnamed government agency, who is trying to make up for the unspoken sins of his past. His atonement comes in the form of an advertisement in the New York Yellow Pages that features the above quote. McCall uses his finely honed skills, and occasionally, the agents and resources from his old agency, to combat the injustices perpetrated against those who can't seek protection from the law. He battles corrupt politicians, abusive husbands, greedy corporate executives, stalkers, kidnappers and gangsters to avenge those who are helpless. Sometimes, McCall's past comes back to haunt him when spies and international terrorists set foot in New York City and his former employer drags him back in to help track them down.

In McCall's dark world, few people can be trusted. One man he always relies on is his former fellow agent, Mickey Kostmayer, who often assists McCall in his cases. Another is his former boss, a man known only as, Control, who pulls government strings to give McCall a hand when he can.

British actor Edward Woodward plays Robert McCall to perfection, bringing a dark undercurrent of anger and sorrow to the man while still allowing his compassion for the downtrodden to show through. The series ran for four years on CBS, premiering in 1985 and ending in 1989.

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------------------------------------------------- GOT A PROBLEM?
ODDS AGAINST YOU?
CALL THE EQUALIZER!

The Equalizer (Robert McCall) is a former agent of a shadowy, unnamed government agency, who is trying to make up for the unspoken sins of his past. His atonement comes in the form of an advertisement in the New York Yellow Pages that features the above quote. McCall uses his finely honed skills,...

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Aired: Thursday August 24, 1989

McCall comes to the aid of a college student who's lost his athletic scholarship and fears disappointing his parents, and turns to drug dealing as a way to make the big money they expect.

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Robert LansingControl
Keith SzarabajkaMickey Kostmayer
Edward WoodwardRobert McCall

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Vertibrains
member since: Oct 26, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Classic"
Great show with the excellent Edward Woodward, and a great opening theme tune! ...Continue »
12/13/07 03:35pm | report abuse
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da_dunker
member since: Mar 27, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Classic"
Must see! ...Continue »
05/02/07 02:42am | report abuse
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sfviewer
member since: Jul 28, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
A very cool show. ...Continue »
08/03/06 05:04am | report abuse
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Keishamarie
member since: May 7, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
His advertisement reads, 'Got a problem? Odds against you? Need help? Call - The Equalizer'.

Ex CIA Agent seeks to use his talents to aide those who have little or no chance or extricating themselves on their own and no resources willing ...Continue »
05/12/06 04:08pm | report abuse
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matty688
member since: Mar 22, 2005
The Bottom Line: "Daily fix"
This needs to come back on air. ...Continue »
03/09/06 03:08am | report abuse