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The Equalizer S3E12 — A Dance on the Dark Side
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The Equalizer•Season 3•Episode 12

A Dance on the Dark Side

7.1/10 · 70 votesJan 13, 198848 min

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

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A police station switchboard operator overhears a detective discussing the murder of his former partner and goes to McCall for help when she receives threats to keep her quiet.

Directed byJonathan Perry
Written byDavid Lightstone
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Cast1

Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

Robert McCall

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Geoffrey Erb

Director of Photography

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Scott Vickrey

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Frank Ferrara Sr.

Frank Ferrara Sr.

Stunt Coordinator

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Lawrence Silk

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David Lightstone

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Jonathan Perry

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Episode Summary

"A Dance on the Dark Side" is episode 12 of The Equalizer season 3. It scored 7.1/10 from 70 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Jonathan Perry and written by David Lightstone, it aired on January 13, 1988.

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