A retired Intelligence Agent turned private detective helps various threatened clients to equalize the odds.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
| Edward Woodward | ... |
Robert McCall
(88 episodes, 1985-1989)
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| Keith Szarabajka | ... |
Mickey Kostmayer
(56 episodes, 1985-1989)
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| Robert Lansing | ... |
Control
(29 episodes, 1985-1989)
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| Mark Margolis | ... |
Jimmy
(16 episodes, 1985-1989)
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| William Zabka | ... |
Scott McCall
(12 episodes, 1985-1989)
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Chad Redding | ... |
Sgt. Alice Shepard
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(11 episodes, 1986-1989)
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| Richard Jordan | ... |
Harley Gage
(10 episodes, 1987-1988)
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Maureen Anderman | ... |
Pete O'Phelan
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(9 episodes, 1985-1988)
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| Ron O'Neal | ... |
Lt. Isadore Smalls
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(7 episodes, 1986)
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Irving Metzman | ... |
Sterno
(7 episodes, 1985-1988)
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| Steven Williams | ... |
Lt. Jefferson Burnett
(6 episodes, 1985)
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| Robert Joy | ... |
Jacob Stock
(5 episodes, 1985-1989)
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| Eddie Jones | ... |
Lt. Brannigan
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(5 episodes, 1986-1989)
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| Melissa Sue Anderson | ... |
Yvette Marcel
(4 episodes, 1987-1988)
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| Jon Polito | ... |
Carmack
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(4 episodes, 1986-1989)
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| Martin Shakar | ... |
Detective
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(4 episodes, 1986-1989)
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| Joe Morton | ... |
Carter Brock
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(4 episodes, 1987-1989)
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| Earl Hindman | ... |
Lt. Elmer
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(4 episodes, 1986-1987)
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A.L. Sheppard | ... |
Detective Kelly
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(4 episodes, 1989)
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| Sheila Stainback | ... |
Anchorperson
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(4 episodes, 1987-1989)
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Kenneth Solarino | ... |
Jeremy
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(4 episodes, 1986-1989)
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| Frank Adonis | ... |
Limo Driver
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(4 episodes, 1985-1989)
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| Brian Bedford | ... |
Emil Kostov
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(3 episodes, 1985-1989)
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| Anthony Zerbe | ... |
Phillipe Marcel
(3 episodes, 1987-1988)
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| David Leary | ... |
Anton Jooste
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(3 episodes, 1986-1988)
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| Yvonne Wilder | ... |
Lettie
(3 episodes, 1986-1989)
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| William Atherton | ... |
Martin 'Alpha' Loeber
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(3 episodes, 1987-1989)
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| George DiCenzo | ... |
Bruno Dominic
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(3 episodes, 1987-1988)
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| J. Smith-Cameron | ... |
Natalie Santelli
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(3 episodes, 1985-1989)
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| Ray Baker | ... |
Dana
(3 episodes, 1985-1986)
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| Charles Cioffi | ... |
Lieutenant Kramer
(3 episodes, 1986-1987)
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| Leonardo Cimino | ... |
Doctor Molinari
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(3 episodes, 1986-1989)
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| Lewis Van Bergen | ... |
Johnny Sax
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(3 episodes, 1986-1989)
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Katherine Cortez | ... |
Cecilia Romero
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(3 episodes, 1986-1989)
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Philip Kraus | ... |
Arnold
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(3 episodes, 1987-1989)
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| Christopher Murney | ... |
Rudy Bagler
(3 episodes, 1987)
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Robert Modica | ... |
Dawson
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(3 episodes, 1985-1989)
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| Ron Frazier | ... |
Coe
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(3 episodes, 1986-1988)
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| Saul Rubinek | ... |
Jason Masur
(3 episodes, 1985-1986)
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| Austin Pendleton | ... |
Jonah
(3 episodes, 1986-1989)
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| Joe Maruzzo | ... |
Head
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(3 episodes, 1985-1988)
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Jihmi Kennedy | ... |
Clarence Marshall
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(3 episodes, 1986-1988)
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| Tobin Bell | ... |
Cronin
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(3 episodes, 1987-1988)
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| Richard Portnow | ... |
Detective
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(3 episodes, 1985-1986)
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Stephen James | ... |
Reporter
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(3 episodes, 1987-1989)
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Virginia Sandifur | ... |
Baker
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(3 episodes, 1986-1989)
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Scott Rhyne | ... |
Command Cop
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(3 episodes, 1986-1987)
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| Frances Fisher | ... |
Francesca
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(3 episodes, 1986-1987)
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| Tom Atkins | ... |
Detective Frank Standish
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(3 episodes, 1986-1987)
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| Vincent D'Onofrio | ... |
Davy Baylor
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(2 episodes, 1986-1987)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- Elephant Films (2014) (France) (video)
- CBS (1989) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Fabulous Films (2012) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1988) (Greece) (VHS)
- ITV - Independent Television
- Koch Media (2014) (Germany) (DVD) (season one)
- Seven Network (1986) (Australia) (tv)
- Studios USA Television (1998) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2011) (Australia) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Hastings Sound Editorial (sound editing)
- IRS Records (soundtrack)
- New York Police Department Motion Picture Unit (filmed with the cooperation of)
- Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick & Associates Casting (extras casting)
- The Mayor's Office of Filmatre & Broadcasting (filmed with the cooperation of)
- The Optical House (opticals)
Storyline
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Robert McCall is "The Equalizer", a private detective with a lot of contacts who is available for hire if you have a problem that you don't know how to solve. His no-nonsense attitude, compassion, and experience with dealing with a wide variety of situations makes him a powerful and useful detective.
Written by Murray Chapman |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | During the height of the show's popularity, Edward Woodward was often approached on the street by people in need, with situations similar to those depicted in the show. He began carrying flyers with the phone numbers of social services organizations and legal clinics for them to contact. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1986). See more » |
| Quotes |
Mickey Kostmayer:
What do we need a diversion for? Just kick in the door and hose the room. Robert McCall: Mickey, there is a five year old boy in there. Mickey Kostmayer: Oh yeah, we're gonna need a diversion. See more » |