Robert McCall is a former agent of a secret government agency who is now running his own private crime fighting operation where he fashions himself as "The Equalizer." It is a service for victims of the system who have exhausted all possible means of seeking justice and have nowhere to go. McCall promises to even out the odds for them.
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22 episodes • 1985Avg: 7.4
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot: The Equalizer | Sep 18, 1985 | 7.5 |
| 2 | China Rain | Sep 25, 1985 | 7.5 |
| 3 | The Defector | Oct 2, 1985 | 8.0 |
| 4 | The Lock Box | Oct 9, 1985 | 7.5 |
| 5 | Lady Cop | Oct 16, 1985 | 8.5 |
| 6 | The Confirmation Day | Oct 23, 1985 | 8.0 |
| 7 | The Children's Song | Oct 30, 1985 | 8.0 |
| 8 | The Distant Fire | Nov 6, 1985 | 7.5 |
| 9 | Mama's Boy | Nov 13, 1985 | 8.5 |
| 10 | Bump and Run | Nov 20, 1985 | 8.0 |
| 11 | Desperately | Dec 4, 1985 | 8.0 |
| 12 | Reign of Terror | Dec 11, 1985 | 7.0 |
| 13 | Back Home | Dec 18, 1985 | 8.0 |
| 14 | Out of the Past | Jan 15, 1986 | 8.0 |
| 15 | Dead Drop | Jan 22, 1986 | 3.3 |
| 16 | Wash Up | Jan 29, 1986 | 7.0 |
| 17 | Torn | Feb 5, 1986 | 8.0 |
| 18 | Unnatural Causes | Feb 12, 1986 | 4.0 |
| 19 | Breakpoint | Feb 19, 1986 | 8.0 |
| 20 | No Conscience | Mar 5, 1986 | 8.0 |
| 21 | Unpunished Crimes | Apr 1, 1986 | 7.0 |
| 22 | Pretenders | Apr 8, 1986 | 8.0 |
22 episodes • 1986Avg: 7.5Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prelude | Oct 8, 1986 | 7.0 |
| 2 | Nocturne | Oct 15, 1986 | 8.0 |
| 3 | A Community of Civilized Men | Oct 22, 1986 | 7.0 |
| 4 | Joyride | Oct 29, 1986 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Shades of Darkness | Nov 5, 1986 | 8.0 |
| 6 | Nightscape | Nov 12, 1986 | 8.0 |
| 7 | Counterfire | Nov 19, 1986 | 8.0 |
| 8 | The Line | Nov 26, 1986 | 7.0 |
| 9 | Tip On a Sure Thing | Dec 3, 1986 | 7.0 |
| 10 | The Cup | Dec 10, 1986 | 8.0 |
| 11 | Heartstrings | Dec 17, 1986 | 8.0 |
| 12 | High Performance | Jan 7, 1987 | 8.0 |
| 13 | Beyond Control | Jan 14, 1987 | 8.0 |
| 14 | Carnal Persuasion | Jan 21, 1987 | 8.0 |
| 15 | Memories of Manon (1) | Feb 4, 1987 | 8.0 |
| 16 | Memories of Manon (2) | Feb 11, 1987 | 8.0 |
| 17 | Solo | Feb 18, 1987 | 8.0 |
| 18 | A Place To Stay | Feb 25, 1987 | 3.3 |
| 19 | Coal Black Soul | May 6, 1987 | 8.0 |
| 20 | First Light | May 13, 1987 | 7.0 |
| 21 | Hand and Glove | May 20, 1987 | 7.0 |
| 22 | Re-Entry | May 27, 1987 | 7.0 |
22 episodes • 1987Avg: 7.1
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blood & Wine (1) | Sep 23, 1987 | 8.0 |
| 2 | Blood & Wine (2) | Sep 23, 1987 | 7.0 |
| 3 | Suspicion of Innocence | Sep 30, 1987 | 8.0 |
| 4 | In the Money | Oct 7, 1987 | 3.8 |
| 5 | Encounter in a Closed Room | Oct 14, 1987 | 7.0 |
| 6 | Mission: McCall (1) | Oct 28, 1987 | 8.0 |
| 7 | Mission: McCall (2) | Nov 4, 1987 | 8.0 |
| 8 | Shadow Play | Nov 11, 1987 | 7.0 |
| 9 | Inner View | Nov 18, 1987 | 7.0 |
| 10 | The Rehearsal | Dec 2, 1987 | 7.0 |
| 11 | Christmas Presence | Dec 16, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 12 | A Dance on the Dark Side | Jan 13, 1988 | 3.3 |
| 13 | The Child Broker | Jan 20, 1988 | 7.0 |
| 14 | Video Games | Jan 27, 1988 | 8.0 |
| 15 | Something Green | Feb 10, 1988 | 7.0 |
| 16 | The Mystery of Manon (1) | Feb 17, 1988 | 8.0 |
| 17 | The Mystery of Manon (2) | Feb 24, 1988 | 8.0 |
| 18 | No Place Like Home | Mar 16, 1988 | 8.0 |
| 19 | Last Call | Mar 23, 1988 | 8.0 |
| 20 | Regrets Only | Mar 30, 1988 | 8.0 |
| 21 | Target of Choice | Apr 6, 1988 | 7.0 |
| 22 | Always a Lady | May 4, 1988 | 7.0 |
22 episodes • 1988Avg: 7.8
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Last Campaign | Oct 26, 1988 | 8.0 |
| 2 | Sea of Fire | Nov 2, 1988 | 8.0 |
| 3 | Riding the Elephant | Nov 9, 1988 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Eighteen With a Bullet | Nov 16, 1988 | 8.0 |
| 5 | The Day of the Covenant | Dec 7, 1988 | 7.0 |
| 6 | Splinters | Dec 14, 1988 | 9.0 |
| 7 | The Making of a Martyr | Jan 11, 1989 | 7.0 |
| 8 | The Sins of the Father | Jan 18, 1989 | 8.0 |
| 9 | The Visitation | Feb 1, 1989 | 7.0 |
| 10 | Past Imperfect | Feb 15, 1989 | 8.0 |
| 11 | Trial By Ordeal | Mar 1, 1989 | 7.0 |
| 12 | Silent Fury | Mar 8, 1989 | 8.0 |
| 13 | Lullaby of Darkness | Mar 30, 1989 | 8.0 |
| 14 | 17 Zebra | Apr 6, 1989 | 9.0 |
| 15 | Starfire | Apr 13, 1989 | 8.0 |
| 16 | Time Present, Time Past | Apr 20, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Prisoners of Conscience | Apr 27, 1989 | 7.0 |
| 18 | The Caper | May 4, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Heart of Justice | May 11, 1989 | 8.0 |
| 20 | Race Traitors | Jun 11, 1989 | 8.0 |
| 21 | Endgame | Aug 10, 1989 | 7.5 |
| 22 | Suicide Squad | Aug 24, 1989 | 8.0 |
