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The Equalizer S3E8 — Shadow Play
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The Equalizer•Season 3•Episode 8

Shadow Play

7.0/10 · 72 votesNov 11, 198748 min

Ranked #19 of 22 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

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McCall helps a fellow Intelligence officer stay alive despite someone's efforts to keep him from talking to a Congressional committee.

Directed byRuss Mayberry
Written byRobert Eisele
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Cast1

Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

Robert McCall

Crew8

Russ Mayberry

Russ Mayberry

Director

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Norman Gay

Editor

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Geoffrey Erb

Director of Photography

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Robert Eisele

Writer

Frank Ferrara Sr.

Frank Ferrara Sr.

Stunt Coordinator

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Thomas S. Drescher

Editor

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Manny Siverio

Stunts

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Richard Epper

Stunt Double

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Episode Summary

"Shadow Play" is episode 8 of The Equalizer season 3. It scored 7.0/10 from 72 votes, ranking #19 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Russ Mayberry and written by Robert Eisele, it aired on November 11, 1987.

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