
Against the Wall
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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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- 01
PilotAfter 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. - 02
Obsessed and UnwantedAbby 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. - 03
Countdown to MeltdownWhen 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.
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Season01
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Season's bestPilotJuly 31, 2011After 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 - S01E02
Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My HeadAugust 7, 2011Abby and her family all have trouble dealing with the fallout from Richie shooting a teenage boy in the line of duty. Meanwhile, Abby gets t - S01E03
We Have a Cop in Trouble HereAugust 14, 2011Abby and Lina investigate an ex-con who's accusing a few police officers of harassment. Meanwhile, Abby faces her own harassment at work whe - S01E04
The Fifth BodyAugust 21, 2011Abby and Lina investigate improprieties at the coroner's office when a woman's corpse goes missing but turns up in a twisted comedic video t - S01E05
Baby, Did a Bad ThingAugust 28, 2011When 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 - S01E06
Obsessed and UnwantedSeptember 4, 2011Abby and Lina investigate an officer who is accused of stalking his female police psychiatrist. When the psychiatrist is shot, their focus s - S01E07
Countdown to MeltdownSeptember 18, 2011When 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 dec - S01E08
Memories We FearSeptember 25, 2011While investigating a crime scene photographer who's been behaving erratically at crime scenes, Abby and Lina stumble upon an unusual murder - S01E09
Lean on Me or DieOctober 2, 2011Abby and Lina investigate one of their own. They look into whether Nikki, an undercover IA detective, may have gotten herself in too deep wh - S01E10
Boys are BackOctober 9, 2011A brawl breaks out at a Homicide convention which is also hosting a wedding. A young girl is injured calling in IA. - S01E11
Wonder What God's Up ToOctober 16, 2011Abby and Lina investigate a complicated case involving the apparent suicide of a Chicago Police Department officer, a stolen gun and sexual - S01E12
Second ChancesOctober 23, 2011Abby and Lina investigate allegations of dangerous hazing at the Chicago Police Department recruitment academy. Meanwhile, Don is wary of Sh - S01E13
We Protect Our OwnOctober 23, 2011Abby and Lina investigate Don's old partner Paul when his wife is mysteriously shot and Paul is the lead suspect. Lina worries that her rela
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