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The Equalizer S1E22 — Pretenders
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The Equalizer•Season 1•Episode 22

Pretenders

7.3/10 · 109 votesApr 8, 198648 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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An aspiring reporter, desperate for a scoop that will get her notice and a promotion, becomes convinced that something big is happening right in the next apartment.

Directed byRichard Compton
Written byScott Shepherd
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Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

Robert McCall

Crew7

Scott Shepherd

Scott Shepherd

Writer

Richard Compton

Richard Compton

Director

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Harry Madsen

Stunt Coordinator

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Michael R. Miller

Editor

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Geoffrey Erb

Director of Photography

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Marc Laub

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Maurice Hurley

Maurice Hurley

Supervising Producer

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Episode Summary

"Pretenders" is episode 22 of The Equalizer season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 109 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Richard Compton and written by Scott Shepherd, it aired on April 8, 1986.

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