7.7/1034 votesLoading...#1 - We Protect Our Own
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 10/23/2011
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.
Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik
Writer: Annie Brunner
7.9/1038 votesLoading...#2 - We Have a Cop in Trouble Here
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/14/2011
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.
Director: John Terlesky
Writer: Nancy Miller
8.0/1047 votesLoading...#3 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/31/2011
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.
Director: Michael Fresco
Writer: Annie Brunner
8.1/1021 votesLoading...#4 - Memories We Fear
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/25/2011
Abby and Lina investigate the erratic behavior of a crime scene photographer, which leads them to take over the investigation of a murdered model.
Director: Holly Dale
Writer: Benjamin Daniel Lobato
8.1/1021 votesLoading...#5 - Lean on Me or Die
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/2/2011
Abby and Lina investigate a fellow Internal Affairs detective; Brody seeks advice on how best to woo Abby.
Director: Steven Robman
Writer: Mark Israel
8.1/1021 votesLoading...#6 - Boys Are Back
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 10/9/2011
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.
Director: Tricia Brock
Writer: Jessica Mecklenburg
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8.2/1044 votesLoading...#7 - A Good Cop
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/7/2011
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.
Director: Vincent Misiano
Writer: Annie Brunner
8.2/1032 votesLoading...#8 - Baby, Did A Bad Thing
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/28/2011
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.
Director: Norberto Barba
Writer: Denitria Harris-Lawrence
8.2/1032 votesLoading...#9 - Obsessed and Unwanted
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/4/2011
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.
Director: Timothy Busfield
Writer: Laurence Walsh
8.2/1028 votesLoading...#10 - Countdown to Meltdown
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/18/2011
When a man collapses in front of her, Abby attempts to give him CPR; Donnie tries out for the SWAT team.
Director: Kate Woods
Writer: Bob Lowry
8.3/1021 votesLoading...#11 - Second Chances
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 10/23/2011
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.
Director: Gloria Muzio
Writer: Suzan Olson
8.6/1029 votesLoading...#12 - The Fifth Body
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/21/2011
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.
Director: Artie Mandelberg
Writer: Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn
8.6/1021 votesLoading...#13 - Wonder What God's Up To
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 10/16/2011
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.
Director: Paul Shapiro
Writer: Nancy Miller, Denitria Harris-Lawrence
The Worst Episodes of Against the Wall
Every episode of Against the Wall ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Against the Wall!
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...
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:Lifetime
Episodes
13
Avg. Rating
8.2
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Worst Episodes Summary
"We Protect Our Own" is the worst rated episode of "Against the Wall". It scored 7.7/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik and written by Annie Brunner, it aired on 10/23/2011. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "We Have a Cop in Trouble Here".
