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The Equalizer S1E3 — The Defector
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The Equalizer•Season 1•Episode 3

The Defector

7.1/10 · 165 votesOct 2, 198548 min

Ranked #19 of 22 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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McCall helps a double agent defect and a young boy stand up to bullies.

Directed byRod Holcomb
Written byHeywood Gould
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Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

Robert McCall

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Rod Holcomb

Rod Holcomb

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Robert Q. Lovett

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Harry Madsen

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Alan Metzger

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Maurice Hurley

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Episode Summary

"The Defector" is episode 3 of The Equalizer season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 165 votes, ranking #19 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Rod Holcomb and written by Heywood Gould, it aired on October 2, 1985.

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