Series synopsis
Against the Wall is an American drama crime television series that premiered on Lifetime on July 31, 2011. It ended on October 23, 2011. It was created by Annie Brunner. It stars Rachael Carpani, Kathy Baker, Marisa Ramirez and Brandon Quinn.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Her job is hitting too close to home.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rachael Carpani as Abby Kowalski
- Kathy Baker as Sheila Kowalski
- Marisa Ramirez as Lina Flores
- Brandon Quinn as Richie Kowalski
- Mayko Nguyen as Mackie Phan
- Andrew W. Walker as John Brody
- Chris Johnson as Danny Mitchell
- Treat Williams as Don Kowalski
Guest cast
- Andy Comeau as Rob Moore
- Alona Tal as Nicki
- Stacie Rippy as (as Stacie Leah Rippy)
- Yaani King Mondschein as Tamika (as Yaani King)
- Miguel Anthony as Blas
- Alexandra Castillo as Elizabeth Northcutt
- Tom Amandes
- Steve Byers as Steve Kowalski
- Martin Roach as Nick
- Annie Murphy as Tanya
- Noam Jenkins as Tony Alexander
- Greg Bryk as Bobby Russell
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | July 31, 2011 | October 23, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
July 31, 2011 |
| 2 |
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. |
August 7, 2011 |
| 3 |
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. |
August 14, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Lifetime |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 31, 2011 |
| Last aired | October 23, 2011 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |