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Against the Wall

Against the Wall
★ 6.5/10•2011•43m•NR•Drama•Crime
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Her job is hitting too close to home.

This Chicago-set family drama follows a policewoman who causes a rift with her three cop brothers when she decides to join the department's Internal Affairs division.

StatusEnded
Runtime43m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 31, 2011

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE143m

Pilot

Chicago Internal Affairs detective Abby Kowalski investigates crimes in the department. In the opener, Abby, a beat cop, accepts a promotion to detective in Internal Affairs, which doesn't sit well with her family of cops.

Jul 31, 2011

Episode 2 - A Good CopE243m

A Good Cop

Richie shoots a teenage boy in the line of duty. Meanwhile, Abby works with one of her heroes in a case involving a mob mole.

Aug 7, 2011

Episode 3 - We Have a Cop in Trouble HereE343m

We Have a Cop in Trouble Here

An ex-con accuses some police officers of harassment. Meanwhile, Abby is propositioned by the detective investigating Richie's shooting of a teen, and Sheila visits the mother of the boy Richie shot in an attempt to cope with her own grief.

Aug 14, 2011

Episode 4 - The Fifth BodyE443m

The Fifth Body

A woman's corpse disappears from the coroner's office and turns up in a twisted Internet video. Abby and Lina search for the body to ensure that the murderer doesn't go free.

Aug 21, 2011

Episode 5 - Baby, Did A Bad ThingE543m

Baby, Did A Bad Thing

Abby and Lina investigate a stripper's murder and discover she was killed at a private cop clubhouse where Don is a member. Meanwhile, Richie learns about Brody and Abby.

Aug 28, 2011

Episode 6 - Obsessed and UnwantedE643m

Obsessed and Unwanted

Abby and Lina investigate an officer who is accused of stalking his police psychiatrist; Richie's new partner challenges his loyalties and ethics; Abby's relationship heats up.

Sep 4, 2011

Episode 7 - Countdown to MeltdownE743m

Countdown to Meltdown

When a man collapses in front of her, Abby attempts to give him CPR; Donnie tries out for the SWAT team.

Sep 18, 2011

Episode 8 - Memories We FearE843m

Memories We Fear

Abby and Lina investigate the erratic behavior of a crime scene photographer, which leads them to take over the investigation of a murdered model.

Sep 25, 2011

Episode 9 - Lean on Me or DieE943m

Lean on Me or Die

Abby and Lina investigate a fellow Internal Affairs detective; Brody seeks advice on how best to woo Abby.

Oct 2, 2011

Episode 10 - Boys Are BackE1043m

Boys Are Back

Abby and Lina are sent to investigate when a young girl is trampled during a brawl at a wedding; Don recognizes Mackie's new man as someone with a shady past.

Oct 9, 2011

Episode 11 - Wonder What God's Up ToE1143m

Wonder What God's Up To

Abby and Lina investigate a complicated case involving the suicide of a police officer; Mackie and Abby's brothers plan a surprise party for Abby.

Oct 16, 2011

Episode 12 - Second ChancesE1243m

Second Chances

When Shelia hires ex-convicts in her bakery, Don starts to get worried about what the consequences could be for their family. Lina and Abby attempt to uncover what went wrong at a hazing of a recruitment academy in Chicago.

Oct 23, 2011

Episode 13 - We Protect Our OwnE1343m

We Protect Our Own

When Don's ex-partner Paul is investigated for the death of his wife, Abby and Lina look into how she really died, which may lead to Don's old cases being reopened. Meanwhile, Lina worries if her partnership with Abby will change after the birth of her baby, and Abby's relationships with Danny and Brody heat up.

Oct 23, 2011

Actors

Rachael Carpani

Rachael Carpani

Abby Kowalski

Kathy Baker

Kathy Baker

Sheila Kowalski

Marisa Ramirez

Marisa Ramirez

Lina Flores

Brandon Quinn

Brandon Quinn

Richie Kowalski

Mayko Nguyen

Mayko Nguyen

Mackie Phan

Andrew W. Walker

Andrew W. Walker

John Brody

Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson

Danny Mitchell

Treat Williams

Treat Williams

Don Kowalski

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