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The Equalizer S1E17 — Torn
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The Equalizer•Season 1•Episode 17

Torn

7.7/10 · 119 votesFeb 5, 198648 min

Ranked #3 of 22 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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McCall tries to divide his time between defending a woman from her abusive husband and settling with an old enemy.

Directed byRuss Mayberry
Written byCarleton Eastlake
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Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

Robert McCall

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Russ Mayberry

Russ Mayberry

Director

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Carleton Eastlake

Writer

Robert Q. Lovett

Robert Q. Lovett

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Norman Hollyn

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Harry Madsen

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Jeffrey Wolf

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Geoffrey Erb

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Maurice Hurley

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Joel Surnow

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Episode Summary

"Torn" is episode 17 of The Equalizer season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 119 votes, ranking #3 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Russ Mayberry and written by Carleton Eastlake, it aired on February 5, 1986.

Next: E18 · Unnatural CausesBest of Season 1