Is ‘The Equalizer’ On Tonight? Here’s When The Next New Episode of ‘The Equalizer’ Airs On CBS

Published April 6, 2025, 5:00 p.m. ET

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The Equalizer (2021)

Two of your favorite CBS shows returned from brief March Madness-related hiatuses this week. On Thursday, fans welcomed back one of the most popular new network shows of the 24-25 season as Kathy Bates’ Matlock aired its sixteenth episode. Three episodes of Matlock Season 1 remain, with the two-part season finale debuting Thursday, April 17 on CBS.

And to answer your next question, yes, Matlock has already been renewed for a second season!

Fire Country was the other show impacted by college basketball, but the first of five straight new episodes premiered Friday, April 4 on CBS. Unfortunately, two of your Sunday night favorites are also taking a little break: Tracker and The Equalizer. When exactly does The Equalizer return with new episodes? Here’s everything you need to know.

Is The Equalizer On Tonight (4/6/25)?

Nope. An Evening with Elton John and Brandi Carlile airs from 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET, followed by a repeat of Tracker (Season 2, Episode 5: “Preternatural”).

When Does The Equalizer Return With New Episodes? The Equalizer Season 5, Episode 15 Premiere Date:

Next week! The Equalizer Season 5 Episode 15 (“Deception”) premieres Sunday, April 13 on CBS.

How To Watch The Equalizer Season 5 Live And Online:

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch new episodes of The Equalizer live on CBS. You can also stream Season 5 episodes of the show on-demand on CBS.com or the CBS app.

No cable login? No problem! You can watch CBS shows live and on-demand with an active subscription to fuboTV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, or YouTube TV. FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV offer free trials for eligible subscribers.

When Will The Equalizer Season 5, Episode 15 Be On Paramount+?

The next new episode drops Monday, April 14 on Paramount+. If you have a Paramount+ with Showtime subscription, you can watch The Equalizer live via the platform’s CBS live stream.