The Equalizer Season 2 Episode 1: The Distant Fire
Aired on CBS: October 8, 1986
Directed by: Richard Compton
Written by : Carleton Eastlake
Featuring: William Zabka, Lori Loughlin, James Rebhorn, Kelly Lynch, Robert Lansing, Robert Joy
It's an all new season of The Equalizer! What fresh new angle will the show take now that it's had some time to regroup? The establishment of a season-long story arc? A new look for Robert? A new intro sequence at least? Or does it seek to prove that the formula works, let's just stick to what we know. That's closer to what we get, but it still packs a punch: William Zabka (returning as EQ's son), Lori Loughlin (!), James Reborn (aka Oh yeah, that guy), a new branch of the agency, EQ's seldom-seen gun room (!!). Season 2 is the highest rated season of the show, so strap in everybody!
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The Equalizer aired on CBS from 1985 to 1989. It inspired two Denzel Washington movies and a reboot with Queen Latifah, but the original series with Edward Woodward is largely forgotten (It can be streamed on nbc.com or the NBC Roku app. Your move, Peacock). In a perfect world, it would receive all the nostalgic love of your MacGyver, your Magnum PI, your A Team, your Knight Rider. The premise - a retired special agent puts an ad in the paper to help those who feel the odds are against them (take that, paper clips and talking cars). Never heard of it? Not a problem. Vince, Chris, and Chuck take a deep dive into the show one episode at a time - incredibly absurd plots, well-known guest stars in every episode (sometimes 4 or 5!), and all other aspects of this show that make it a true hidden gem.
Note: This is pure episodic TV, very few larger plots and themes, so no need to listen in order. This podcast, like say the celebrated show Parks+Rec, had a gestation period, and our full crew kicked in on season 1 episode 16, so you might want to skip ahead.
Photo Credit: Bill Heck