Against the Wall

Against the Wall

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Lifetime Ended Drama • Action • Adventure

1 Season · 13 Episodes · Premiered July 31, 2011 · Ended October 23, 2011

Against the Wall follows the trials and tribulations of Abby Kowalski, a single Chicago police officer who finally scores her dream job as a detective; but it turns out a nightmare for her close-knit family of cops. As the newest hire in the department's Internal Affairs division, Abby suddenly finds herself at odds with her fellow officers, including her father and three brothers. She must now figure out how she can pursue her dream of being a detective while keeping her family intact.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

13 episodes
E01
Pilot
Mon, Aug 1 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
After several years as a Chicago beat cop, 32-year-old Abby Kowalski is more than ready to be a detective, but the only available opening is in Internal Affairs. The new job causes a huge rift within her close knit, blue-collar family of cops. In this compelling family drama, Abby and her very pregnant new partner, Lina, investigate a variety of cases ranging from corruption to narcotics to murder, involving cops and civilians who work for the Chicago Police Department.
E02
Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head
Mon, Aug 8 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Abby and her family all have trouble dealing with the fallout from Richie shooting a teenage boy in the line of duty. Meanwhile, Abby gets the chance to work with one of her heroes when she and Lina try to uncover a mob mole.
E03
We Have a Cop in Trouble Here
Mon, Aug 15 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Abby and Lina investigate an ex-con who's accusing a few police officers of harassment. Meanwhile, Abby faces her own harassment at work when the I.A. detective covering Richie's case propositions her in exchange for revealing details about the case. Sheila visits the mother of the boy Richie shot in an attempt to cope with her own grief.
E04
The Fifth Body
Mon, Aug 22 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Abby and Lina investigate improprieties at the coroner's office when a woman's corpse goes missing but turns up in a twisted comedic video that goes viral online. If the body isn't found, the woman's murderer could go free.
E05
Baby, Did a Bad Thing
Mon, Aug 29 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
When Abby and Lina investigate the case of a murdered stripper, they discover she was killed at a "members only" cop club house where Abby's father, Don, happens to be a member. Richie finds out about Brody and Abby.
E06
Obsessed and Unwanted
Mon, Sep 5 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Abby and Lina investigate an officer who is accused of stalking his female police psychiatrist. When the psychiatrist is shot, their focus shifts to her ex-husband. Meanwhile, Richie's ethics and loyalties are challenged when he is newly partnered with Edie, his father's former partner and an old family friend who plays fast and loose with the law. Abby is blindsided when her relationship with Danny heats up.
E07
Countdown to Meltdown
Mon, Sep 19 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
When Abby's attempt at CPR fails to revive a man who collapses in front of her and Lina is unable to get through to 911, the two of them decide to investigate piles of delayed 911 response complaints. Meanwhile, Kowalski family secrets are unearthed when Donnie tries out for the SWAT team.
E08
Memories We Fear
Mon, Sep 26 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
While investigating a crime scene photographer who's been behaving erratically at crime scenes, Abby and Lina stumble upon an unusual murder investigation of a beautiful model. The case brings up repressed childhood memories for Abby about her father's own struggles with the horrors of police work.
E09
Lean on Me or Die
Mon, Oct 3 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Abby and Lina investigate one of their own. They look into whether Nikki, an undercover IA detective, may have gotten herself in too deep while posing as a stripper to infiltrate a corrupt cop's inner circle. Meanwhile, Brody solicits Abby's mother Sheila's advice on how best to woo Abby.
E10
Boys are Back
Mon, Oct 10 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
A brawl breaks out at a Homicide convention which is also hosting a wedding. A young girl is injured calling in IA.
E11
Wonder What God's Up To
Mon, Oct 17 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Abby and Lina investigate a complicated case involving the apparent suicide of a Chicago Police Department officer, a stolen gun and sexual abuse allegations against the department chaplain. Meanwhile, Mackie and Abby's brothers plan a surprise birthday party for Abby and battle over whether to invite Danny or Brody.
E12
Second Chances
Mon, Oct 24 2011 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Abby and Lina investigate allegations of dangerous hazing at the Chicago Police Department recruitment academy. Meanwhile, Don is wary of Sheila's decision to hire reformed convicts to work with her at the bakery.
E13
We Protect Our Own
Mon, Oct 24 2011 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Abby and Lina investigate Don's old partner Paul when his wife is mysteriously shot and Paul is the lead suspect. Lina worries that her relationship with Abby will change after she has her baby. The Abby/Danny/Brody love triangle heats up.
Rachael Carpani
Rachael Carpani as Abby Kowalski
Marisa Ramirez
Marisa Ramirez as Lina Flores
Brandon Quinn
Brandon Quinn as Richie Kowalski
Treat Williams
Treat Williams as Don Kowalski
Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson as Danny Mitchell
Kathy Baker
Kathy Baker as Sheila Kowalski
Mayko Nguyen
Mayko Nguyen as Mackie Phan
Andrew Walker
Andrew Walker as John Brody

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