Episode
The Equalizer: Lifeline
Overview
An overseas call for help from the daughter of McCall's deceased CIA mentor forces McCall, Mel and Harry to work remotely to aid the conflict journalist as she's pursued by a hit squad in France. Also, Aunt Vi becomes suspicious when McCall skips out on another family night for work.
Details
- Series
- The Equalizer
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2021-05-09
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
Lifeline is Episode 8 in Season 1 of The Equalizer. It aired on 2021-05-09. The runtime is 43 min.
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Episode 7: Hunting Grounds
McCall races to find a woman kidnapped by a serial killer whose past crimes went undetected because the victims were from marginalized communities. Also, trouble arises for McCall when her vigilante activity puts her on Manhattan District Attorney Avery Grafton's radar.
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McCall races to help a concerned wife locate her husband before he helps an extremist group carry out an imminent bombing in the city. Also, McCall worries that her anonymity will be compromised when Delilah asks her to participate in a mother/daughter social media video.
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