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Against the Wall Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2011 -
This drama for the Lifetime channel follows five-year Chicago Police Department veteran Abby Kowalski (Rachael Carpani) as she pursues her dream to become a detective. Unfortunately for Abby, the only opening available is in the department's internal affairs division, which often finds her at odds with her own family, who also work for the CPD. As the season progresses, Abby questions if the career of her dreams may destroy her family.
Episode 1
Pilot
Sun, Jul 31, 2011 60 mins
Chicago Internal Affairs detective Abby Kowalski (Rachael Carpani) 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.
Episode 2
A Good Cop
Sun, Aug 7, 2011 60 mins
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.
Episode 3
We Have a Cop in Trouble Here
Sun, Aug 14, 2011 60 mins
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.
Episode 4
The Fifth Body
Sun, Aug 21, 2011 60 mins
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.
Episode 5
Baby, Did a Bad Thing
Sun, Aug 28, 2011 60 mins
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.
Episode 6
Obsessed and Unwanted
Sun, Sep 4, 2011 60 mins
Abby and Lina investigate an officer who is accused of stalking his female police psychiatrist. Meanwhile, Richie is partnered with an old family friend who plays fast and loose with the law; and Abby's relationship with Danny heats up.
Episode 7
Countdown to Meltdown
Sun, Sep 18, 2011 60 mins
Abby and Lina investigate 911 response complaints after they are unable to get emergency help. Meanwhile, Donnie tries out for the SWAT team, which leads to family secrets being revealed.
Episode 8
Memories We Fear
Sun, Sep 25, 2011 60 mins
Abby and Lina investigate a model's murder and the case brings to the surface repressed childhood memories for Abby about her dad's struggles with the horrors of police work.
Episode 9
Lean on Me or Die
Sun, Oct 2, 2011 60 mins
Abby and Lina investigate an undercover Internal Affairs officer posing as a stripper to infiltrate a corrupt cop's inner circle. Meanwhile, Brody gets advice from Abby's mother on how to woo Abby.
Episode 10
Boys Are Back
Sun, Oct 9, 2011 60 mins
Abby and Lina investigate after a young girl is trampled during a brawl among cops at a wedding. Meanwhile, Don recognizes Mackie's new man as someone with a shady past.
Episode 11
Wonder What God's Up To
Sun, Oct 16, 2011 60 mins
Abby and Lina investigate the apparent suicide of a police officer and sexual-abuse allegations against the department chaplain. Meanwhile, Mackie and Abby's brothers plan a surprise birthday party for Abby and argue over whether to invite Danny or Brody.
Episode 12
Second Chances
Sun, Oct 23, 2011 60 mins
Abby and Lina investigate allegations of dangerous hazing at a Chicago police-recruitment academy. Meanwhile, Sheila hires reformed convicts to work at her bakery, but her decision worries Don.
Episode 13
We Protect Our Own
Sun, Oct 23, 2011 60 mins
The wife of Don's former partner is shot and the husband is the chief suspect. Meanwhile, Lina worries that her relationship with Abby will change after her baby is born.
