The Equalizer Season 5 Episode 5: Release date and time, what to expect, and more

The Equalizer Season 5 episode 5, titled Take My Life…Please! is set to air on Sunday, November 24. This episode is set to bring more of the action-packed drama to the fans' beloved show.

This season has already thrown plenty of challenges at Robyn McCall (Queen Latifah), our crime-fighting hero. It seems like the upcoming episode will continue that streak with even more intrigue.

With no new episode on November 10, fans have a perfect chance to catch up on the season. If you missed any recent episodes, now’s the time to dive back in on Paramount Plus or CBS.

So, what’s up with Robyn and her crew? They’ve been dealing with personal dilemmas, intense confrontations, and new villains.

Here’s what you can expect in The Equalizer Season 5, Episode 5 and more.

The Equalizer: Release date and time

The Equalizer Season 5, Episode 5 will air on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 9:00 pm ET/PT. It will be available to watch on CBS if you have cable or satellite. For those without cable, Paramount+ has you covered.

Additionally, Paramount Plus with Showtime subscribers can stream the show live. If you’re on the Essential Tier of Paramount Plus, you can catch the episode the day after it airs. For fans in the UK, keep an eye out on Sky Witness for the latest episodes to roll out soon.

As for episode 4, it will air on CBC on November 17, 2024 at 10:00 pm ET/PT. So, we’re getting a bit of a breather, since Episode 3 aired back on November 3.

Cast in Season 5

The Season 5 cast includes some familiar faces and a few newcomers. Leading the charge is, of course, Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall. She’s joined by:

Lorraine Toussaint as Aunt Vi
Laya DeLeon Hayes as Delilah
Liza Lapira as Melody “Mel” Bayani
Adam Goldberg as Harry Keshegian
Tory Kittles as Marcus Dante
Donal Logue as Colton Fisk
Jennifer Ferrin as Avery Grafton

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What’s happening in Episode 4 & 5?

Season 5 of The Equalizer has been intense so far. In the latest episode, Robyn’s team faces off against challenges that push them to their limits.

Here’s a quick view of what might happen in Episode 4, titled Sacrifice.

The team races to save a young hacker forced to work for criminals. This is a storyline that hits close to home for Harry. He sees a younger version of himself in the kid.

Meanwhile, Dante is back in town to see his dad. And, Mel is making strides in therapy. She is working through her personal trauma.

Now, Episode 5 is about to take things up a notch. This episode focuses on a new enigmatic woman with a mysterious past. She is known for helping those with nowhere else to turn.

Is Robyn bound to get caught up in this woman’s complex backstory and potentially put herself in more danger? Or will they end up joining forces? We have to wait to find out.

Plot of The Equalizer

If you’re new to The Equalizer or need a quick refresher, here’s what it is all about.

The Equalizer is about Robyn McCall. She is a former CIA agent, who uses her combat skills and connections to help the helpless.

To most people, she’s just a single mom raising her teenage daughter, Delilah. All with the help of her Aunt Vi. But for those in the know, Robyn is The Equalizer. She is a vigilante determined to bring justice to those who can’t find it themselves.

She’s also constantly balancing her personal life with her “work".

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The Equalizer isn’t just a show about justice. It’s about finding balance, facing the past, and protecting those we love. Episode 4 and 5 are not too far away, and, we can’t wait to see what Robyn McCall and her team are up to next.