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The Equalizer S2E8 — The Line
7.6
The Equalizer•Season 2•Episode 8

The Line

7.6/10 · 96 votesNov 26, 198648 min

Ranked #10 of 22 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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The mother of a youth killed while being harassed by an overzealous citizen's patrol appeals to McCall for help.

Directed byRuss Mayberry
Written bySteve Volpe
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Edward Woodward

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Robert McCall

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Russ Mayberry

Russ Mayberry

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Robert Q. Lovett

Robert Q. Lovett

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Harry Madsen

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Geoffrey Erb

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Steve Volpe

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Arline Garson

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Episode Summary

"The Line" is episode 8 of The Equalizer season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 96 votes, ranking #10 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Russ Mayberry and written by Steve Volpe, it aired on November 26, 1986.

Next: E9 · Tip On a Sure ThingBest of Season 2