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The Equalizer S1E2 — China Rain
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The Equalizer•Season 1•Episode 2

China Rain

7.2/10 · 190 votesSep 25, 198548 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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McCall comes to the aid of a housekeeper when kidnappers grab her son by mistake.

Directed byRichard Compton
Written byJoel Surnow, Victor Hsu
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Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

Robert McCall

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Richard Compton

Richard Compton

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Joel Surnow

Joel Surnow

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Victor Hsu

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Norman Hollyn

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Harry Madsen

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Michael R. Miller

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Alan Metzger

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Maurice Hurley

Maurice Hurley

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Maurice Hurley

Maurice Hurley

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Episode Summary

"China Rain" is episode 2 of The Equalizer season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 190 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Richard Compton and written by Joel Surnow, Victor Hsu, it aired on September 25, 1985.

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