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Season 1 – Against the Wall

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Abby Kowalski is a single police officer from Chicago who lands her dream job as a detective. But the promotion causes problems for her in her personal life, specifically in her close-knit family of cops. Abby, now part of the department's Internal Affairs division, finds herself at odds with her fellow officers, a group that includes her father and three brothers. Abby's task is to find a way to pursue her dream of being a detective while keeping her family intact. Veteran actors Treat Williams and Kathy Baker play Abby's parents in the crime drama.
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Critics Consensus

Against the Wall benefits from a likable ensemble and offers some kind lessons drawn from a family dynamic within a professional setting, although the series may prove too full of platitudes for viewers who crave distinction in their police dramas.

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Brian Lowry Variety 07/31/2011
Unfortunately, star Rachael Carpani's Abby Kowalski is the least interesting character in a not especially galvanizing show - no further investigation required. Go to Full Review Mike Thomas Chicago Sun-Times 07/31/2011
2/4
Despite the pilot's pandering localism and cliched proclamations, Against the Wall features some watchable performances and a premise that might yield interesting developments down the line. Go to Full Review Tim Goodman The Hollywood Reporter 07/31/2011
Breakout star Rachael Carpani and ambitious creators could vault this procedural above the pack. Go to Full Review Curt Wagner RedEye 07/31/2011
2/4
I can't fault Against the Wall for not being as ambitious as The Chicago Code, but I can fault it for not being ambitious enough to have a clear idea of what it wants to be. Go to Full Review Lesley M. Smith PopMatters 07/31/2011
6/10
It might provide grown-up drama for women of an age more often served by sexist sitcoms. If not, Lifetime may be delivering just another old-fashioned family drama with nothing new to say. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 07/31/2011
There's a warmth to the characters and their relationships that should satisfy Lifetime's core audience. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Rachael Carpani

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Treat Williams

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Kathy Baker

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Brandon Quinn

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Steve Byers

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James Thomas

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 31, 2011 Pilot A 32-year-old cop accepts a detective position with Internal Affairs, causing a rift with her family of cops. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 7, 2011 A Good Cop Abby and her family must deal with the fallout when Richie shoots a teenage boy in the line of duty; Abby and Lina try to uncover a mob mole. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 14, 2011 We Have a Cop in Trouble Here Abby and Lina investigate an ex-convict who is accusing the police of harassment; an Internal Affairs detective seeks information about Richie's case; Sheila visits the mother of the boy that Richie shot. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 21, 2011 The Fifth Body Abby and Lina investigate the coroner's office when a corpse goes missing and winds up featured in a viral video. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 28, 2011 Baby, Did a Bad Thing Abby and Lina investigate the murder of a stripper who was killed at a cop club house where Abby's father is a member; Richie finds out about Brody and Abby. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 4, 2011 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 18, 2011 Countdown to Meltdown When a man collapses in front of her, Abby attempts to give him CPR; Donnie tries out for the SWAT team. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 25, 2011 Memories We Fear Abby and Lina stumble upon a murder investigation while investigating a crime scene photographer; Abby deals with memories from her childhood. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 2, 2011 Lean on Me or Die Abby and Lina investigate a fellow Internal Affairs detective; Brody seeks advice on how best to woo Abby. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 9, 2011 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. Details Episode 11 Aired Oct 16, 2011 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. Details Episode 12 Aired Oct 23, 2011 Second Chances Abby and Lina investigate allegations of hazing at a police department recruitment academy; Don is wary of Sheila's decision to hire reformed convicts to work at the bakery. Details Episode 13 Aired Oct 23, 2011 We Protect Our Own Abby and Lina investigate Don's former partner; Lina worries that her relationship with Abby will change; a love triangle heats up. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Nancy Miller
Screenwriter
Annie Brunner
Network
Lifetime
Rating
TV-14 (L|V|S)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 31, 2011