The Equalizer (2021)
TV14
Crime drama
An enigmatic woman with a mysterious background uses her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn.
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Cast & Crew
Queen Latifah Robyn McCall
Tory Kittles Detective Marcus Dante
Adam Goldberg Harry Keshegian
Liza Lapira Melody "Mel" Bayani
Laya DeLeon Hayes Delilah
Lorraine Toussaint Viola "Vi" Marsette
Andrew Marlowe Executive Producer
Terri Miller Executive Producer
Dana Owens Executive Producer
John Davis Executive Producer
John Fox Executive Producer
Debra Martin Chase Executive Producer
Richard Lindheim Executive Producer
Shakim Compere Executive Producer
Joseph C. Wilson Executive Producer
Loretha Jones Executive Producer
Andrew W. Marlowe Creator
Terri Edda Miller Creator
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Wednesday, June 11
Deception
Season 5 • Episode 15
The team suspects Aunt Vi's friend Evelyn is being taken advantage of by a con man.
Sunday, June 15
Aftermath
Season 2 • Episode 1
McCall takes on Detective Dante as a new client who needs help finding a group of bank robbers.
Monday, June 16
Do No Harm
Season 3 • Episode 10
A mother holds a hospital hostage in an attempt to get her daughter a lifesaving surgery.
Wednesday, June 18
Sins of the Father
Season 5 • Episode 16
McCall is contacted by Samantha Reed, whose father, ex-CIA agent Elijah Reed, is missing.
Sunday, June 22
Bout That Life
Season 2 • Episode 9
McCall must prove that a musician is innocent of murdering a fellow artist.
Monday, June 23
D.W.B.
Season 2 • Episode 13
Two deputies fear reprisal after using excessive force on Dante before realizing he's a fellow cop.
Wednesday, June 25
Acceptance
Season 5 • Episode 17
Dante's brother seeks the team's help to clear his client's name in a shooting.
Sunday, June 29
The Equalizer
Season 1 • Episode 1
Robyn McCall, a former CIA operative, must use her skills to help a teenager accused of murder.
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