Disillusioned after years as a secret government agent, Robert McCall resigns from his job and places an ad in the paper offering to help people in need with nowhere else to turn.

A distraught working-class mother turns to Robert McCall for help when she is unable to pay the ransom demanded by kidnappers who took her son after mistaking him for his wealthy friend.

A former associate of McCall's seeks The Equalizer's help after his cover is blown and a ruthless Russian agent comes after him and his young daughter. Melissa Leo guest stars.

Desperate parents seek McCall's help when their dream trip turns into a nightmare after their teenage daughter disappears. Adam Ant guest stars.

Dedicated police officer Sandra Stahl turns to The Equalizer for help after her partner threatens to discredit and destroy her for threatening to blow the whistle on his illegal activities.

While also protecting a former stage actress from an old fan, The Equalizer helps a man who has run afoul of the mob.