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The Equalizer S1E8 — The Distant Fire

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The Equalizer•Season 1•Episode 8

The Distant Fire

7.1/10 · 128 votesNov 6, 198548 min

Ranked #20 of 22 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

A hit man wants help to prevent another killer from murdering a woman both McCall and the hitman once loved.

Directed byAlan Metzger

Written byJoel Surnow

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Seasons4

Cast1

Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

Robert McCall

Crew10

A

Alan Metzger

Director

Joel Surnow

Joel Surnow

Writer

Robert Q. Lovett

Robert Q. Lovett

Editor

H

Harry Madsen

Stunt Coordinator

G

Gene Harrison

Stunt Double

J

Jeffrey Wolf

Editor

G

Geoffrey Erb

Director of Photography

R

Ronald Roose

Editor

Maurice Hurley

Maurice Hurley

Co-Producer

Maurice Hurley

Maurice Hurley

Teleplay

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Episode Summary

"The Distant Fire" is episode 8 of The Equalizer season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 128 votes, ranking #20 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Alan Metzger and written by Joel Surnow, it aired on November 6, 1985.

Next: E9 · Mama's Boy Best of Season 1