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Series · CBS

The Equalizer

1985–19894 seasons88 episodes45 min

The Equalizer is a American series that premiered on CBS in 1985 and ran until 1989. 4 seasons and 88 episodes. With Macaulay Culkin, Robert Mitchum.

CBS logoOriginal networkCBSbroadcast network · 1207 shows on record
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On air 1985–1989: 5 years

Key facts

Network
CBS
Format
Series
Premiere
September 18, 1985
Finale
August 24, 1989
Years on air
5
Seasons
4
Episodes
88
Running time
45 minutes
Language
English
Production
CBS Corporation
Set in
New York City

Credits

DirectorsRichard A. CollaTobe HooperAaron LipstadtAlan Metzger
WritersMark FrostMaurice HurleyCyrus Nowrasteh
MusicStewart Copeland

Cast 10 of 113 on record

Cast member
Macaulay Culkin
Robert Mitchum
Steve Buscemi
Ed O'Neill
Melissa Leo
William Zabka
Shirley Knight
Oliver Platt
William Sadler
Geoff Pierson