Christmas Presence

The Equalizer Season 3 Episode 11: Christmas Presence Aired on CBS: December 16, 1987 Directed by: Michael O'Herlihy Written by : Coleman Luck Featuring: Jacqueline Brookes, Corey Carrier, Don McManus, Dean Norris (!)

Possibly the most very special episode in the entire run of the show, the Equalizer (aka Mr. Manhattan) and Harley Gage have to protect a boy who has AIDS from some very concerned dads in the neighborhood. Because this is The Equalizer, instead of civilized community discourses these dads opt for smoke bombs, animal masks, and kniving furniture. Kudos to the show, there weren't many TV shows addressing this topic in the 80s; and despite the cartoonish bad guys, the show's viewpoint holds up pretty well, especially compared to other shows. Also it's a bona fide Christmas episode and the first appearance of Pete's, McCall's favorite restaurant. The specialness lives on through the years to make this a very special podcast episode.

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