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The Equalizer S2E1 — Prelude
7.5
The Equalizer•Season 2•Episode 1

Prelude

7.5/10 · 112 votesOct 8, 198648 min

Ranked #12 of 22 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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Men working for a dictator McCall helped put into power kidnap an American journalist.

Directed byRichard Compton
Written byCarleton Eastlake
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Cast1

Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

Robert McCall

Crew5

Richard Compton

Richard Compton

Director

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Carleton Eastlake

Writer

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Harry Madsen

Stunt Coordinator

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Geoffrey Erb

Director of Photography

M

Marc Laub

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Prelude" is episode 1 of The Equalizer season 2. It scored 7.5/10 from 112 votes, ranking #12 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Richard Compton and written by Carleton Eastlake, it aired on October 8, 1986.

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