The BEST episodes of Against the Wall

Every episode of Against the Wall ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Against the Wall!

Abby Kowalski, a five year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, who in order to pursue her dream career as a detective takes the only opening available; in the Internal Affairs Division. Abby's decision to join the department's internal affairs division puts her at odds with members of her own family, themselves members of the Chicago Police Department. Now Abby must find a way to do her job as an IAD detective without tearing her family apart.

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Lean on Me or Die
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8.04
181 votes

#1 - 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.

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Memories We Fear
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7.96
235 votes

#2 - 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.

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Countdown to Meltdown
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7.93
234 votes

#3 - 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.

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Baby, Did A Bad Thing
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7.93
292 votes

#4 - 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.

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Boys Are Back
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7.90
237 votes

#5 - 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.

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The Fifth Body
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7.90
263 votes

#6 - 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.

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We Protect Our Own
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7.85
157 votes

#7 - 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.

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Wonder What God's Up To
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7.76
182 votes

#8 - 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.

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Second Chances
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7.73
154 votes

#9 - 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.

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Obsessed and Unwanted
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7.63
265 votes

#10 - 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.

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We Have a Cop in Trouble Here
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7.53
318 votes

#11 - 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.

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Pilot
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7.52
410 votes

#12 - 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.

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Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head
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7.50
377 votes

#13 - Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head

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.

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