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The Equalizer S1E16 — Wash Up
7.2
The Equalizer•Season 1•Episode 16

Wash Up

7.2/10 · 109 votesJan 29, 198648 min

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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A window washer witnesses the murder of his pro-union partner by their anti-union boss, who has his own witnesses to back his self-defense claim.

Directed byRichard Compton
Written byMark Frost
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Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

Robert McCall

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Richard Compton

Richard Compton

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Mark Frost

Mark Frost

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Harry Madsen

Stunt Coordinator

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Michael R. Miller

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Bill Pankow

Bill Pankow

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Geoffrey Erb

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Marc Laub

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Maurice Hurley

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Episode Summary

"Wash Up" is episode 16 of The Equalizer season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 109 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Richard Compton and written by Mark Frost, it aired on January 29, 1986.

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