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The Equalizer S1E11 — Desperately
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The Equalizer•Season 1•Episode 11

Desperately

7.6/10 · 118 votesDec 4, 198548 min

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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A lonely, neglected wife gets more than she wanted when she considers a fling and ends up witnessing a murder.

Directed byDonald Petrie
Written byCharles Grant Craig
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Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

Robert McCall

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Donald Petrie

Donald Petrie

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Charles Grant Craig

Writer

Robert Q. Lovett

Robert Q. Lovett

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Harry Madsen

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Alan Metzger

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Jeffrey Wolf

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Maurice Hurley

Maurice Hurley

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Episode Summary

"Desperately" is episode 11 of The Equalizer season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 118 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Donald Petrie and written by Charles Grant Craig, it aired on December 4, 1985.

Next: E12 · Reign of TerrorBest of Season 1