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When a rising high school football player from South Central L.A. is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High, the wins, losses and struggles of two families from vastly different worlds - Compton and Beverly

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    All American Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.9/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    High school football player Spencer James gets a chance at a better life, playing for Beverly Hills High School.

    Director:Rob Hardy
    Writer:April Blair

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  2. All American Season 1 Episode 2 - 99 Problems
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #2 - 99 Problems

    S1:E2

    While trying to be all things, on and off the field, Spencer quickly discovers the rules he played by at Crenshaw no longer apply in Beverly Hills. Meanwhile, Coop is also forced to learn a new set of rules, with Spencer’s protective “Halo Effect” now gone.

    Director:David McWhirter
    Writers:Mike Herro, David Strauss, April Blair

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  3. All American Season 1 Episode 3 - i
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #3 - i

    S1:E3

    Spencer and Jordan spend an unexpected day together back in Crenshaw where our Beverly Hills golden boy, Jordan, gets his first taste of real life in South Central LA. Meanwhile, Billy struggles with his identity as a father as Olivia and Layla attempt to rekindle their friendship. And Coop faces her own truth, coming clean to her parents about being gay.

    Director:Rob Hardy
    Writer:Nkechi Okoro Carroll

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  4. All American Season 1 Episode 8 - Homecoming
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Homecoming

    S1:E8

    Beverly has their big Homecoming game and the pressure is on. Post-dance, Spencer is feeling the weight of the effects of his arrival at Beverly… as well as his departure from Crenshaw… and tries to set things right. Meanwhile, Billy tries to bring together his team for a win that will send them to the district play-offs for the first time since he became head coach… But Billy discovers doing what’s right and winning aren’t always the same thing.

    Director:Rob Hardy
    Writer:April Blair

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  5. All American Season 1 Episode 11 - All Eyez on Me
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #5 - All Eyez on Me

    S1:E11

    At a college recruiting event, Spencer’s former teammates from Crenshaw show up, which causes Spencer to lose focus. Olivia comes to Asher’s aid, while Jordan struggles with the opportunities that comes with being Billy Baker’s son.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writers:Robert D. Doty, Jon Alston

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  6. All American Season 1 Episode 5 - All We Got
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #6 - All We Got

    S1:E5

    Spencer’s worlds come together to celebrate his birthday in Beverly Hills. But mixing the dysfunctional families – with the dash of an unexpected guest – ends in disaster. Olivia and Jordan, on a mission to uncover a family secret, discover a missing link to their father’s past. Meanwhile, Coop and Patience struggle to define their blossoming romance.

    Director:Rose Troche
    Writers:Robert D. Doty, Lorna Osunsanmi

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  7. All American Season 1 Episode 16 - Championships
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #7 - Championships

    S1:E16

    Spencer suffers a devastating setback and gets strength from an unlikely source. Billy, while focused on the championship game, realizes that he has to face some tough truths in order to get his family back.

    Director:David McWhirter
    Writers:Michael Bhim, Nkechi Okoro Carroll

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  8. All American Season 3 Episode 4 - My Mind's Playing Tricks on Me
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #8 - My Mind's Playing Tricks on Me

    S3:E4

    Following Layla's advice to see a therapist, Spencer tries to get to the root of his problem, which leads to a shocking revelation; Jordan grows concerned about Simone's behavior; Coop wants to make a music video and turns to the community for help.

    Director:Kelli Williams
    Writer:Jameal Turner

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  9. All American Season 3 Episode 15 - After Hours
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #9 - After Hours

    S3:E15

    When Billy forces Spencer and Frausto to get on the same page, the night takes an interesting turn. Olivia is excited to hang out with Layla, but the night doesn't go as planned.

    Director:Kelli Williams
    Writers:Mike Herro, David Strauss

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  10. All American Season 1 Episode 4 - Lose Yourself
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Lose Yourself

    S1:E4

    While riding the exhilarating wave of a three-game winning streak, Spencer becomes seduced by the Beverly Hills good life leading to an unexpected adventure with Asher. Meanwhile, Coop is also being seduced by a new way of life – gang life – and everything it offers her.

    Director:Elodie Keene
    Writer:John A. Norris

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  11. All American Season 1 Episode 10 - m.A.A.d. city
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #11 - m.A.A.d. city

    S1:E10

    As Coop gets more involved in gang life, her relationship with Patience is tested, while Spencer is determined to find a way to help his community stop the violence that keeps occurring. Jordan is developing a relationship with his grandfather, which brings up family issues for Billy.

    Director:Darren Grant
    Writers:Natalie Abrams, Cam’ron Moore

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  12. All American Season 1 Episode 6 - The Choice Is Yours
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - The Choice Is Yours

    S1:E6

    The return of Layla’s music mogul father gives Spencer the perfect opportunity to give back to Crenshaw and reunite with an increasingly distant Coop. But Coop’s deepening affiliation with Shawn’s gang threatens Spencer’s good intentions. Billy, Jordan and Asher take a journey to Malibu to scout their next big rival as tensions simmer between Jordan and Asher.

    Director:Benny Boom
    Writers:Mike Herro, David Strauss, Jon Alston

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  13. All American Season 1 Episode 9 - Keep Ya Head Up
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Keep Ya Head Up

    S1:E9

    Spencer should be on top of the world – his football team is headed to the playoffs and he can finally be with Layla – but he can’t shake a major tragedy that occurred causing him to question everything. Meanwhile, Coop learns some disturbing information about a friend and Jordan is worried about the results of a drug test that could end his football career for good.

    Director:Kevin Rodney Sullivan
    Writer:John A. Norris

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  14. All American Season 1 Episode 15 - Best Kept Secret
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Best Kept Secret

    S1:E15

    Spencer learns the real reason his father left when he was growing up and is devastated by the truth. Billy must deal with the repercussions of decisions he made in the past, while Coop tries to stop a plan she set in motion, with tragic consequences.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writers:Mike Herro, David Strauss

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  15. All American Season 2 Episode 9 - One of Them Nights
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - One of Them Nights

    S2:E9

    Dillon is mad that Spencer hasn’t been around, so Spencer tries to make it up to him by having him help sell tickets for Coop’s show, but they find themselves confronted by the police instead. Elsewhere, Coop is shook when faced with Tyrone, but luckily she knows Preach is in her corner. Billy tries to force Jordan and Olivia to hang out with him and make memories, but all doesn’t go to plan, giving Olivia an idea on reporting injustices. Meanwhile, Layla bonds with a new friend who understands what she is going through, but she realizes that Spencer and Olivia are there for her, too.

    Director:Erica A. Watson
    Writers:Cam’ron Moore, Jameal Turner

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  16. All American Season 3 Episode 5 - How Come
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - How Come

    S3:E5

    Spencer and the team rally around Chris; Laura is concerned about Olivia's sobriety; Jordan gets sidelined during a game; Layla hits a dead end with her lawsuit.

    Director:Kelli Williams
    Writer:Robert D. Doty

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  17. All American Season 3 Episode 10 - Put Up or Shut Up
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Put Up or Shut Up

    S3:E10

    Spencer knows he needs to have the game of his life to follow his dream of playing football. Jordan makes a risky choice when it comes to football. Olivia attends a new Narcotics Anonymous in search of a sponsor.

    Director:David McWhirter
    Writer:John A. Norris

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  18. All American Season 1 Episode 7 - California Love
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - California Love

    S1:E7

    At an explosive homecoming dance, friendships in both Crenshaw and Beverly will be put to the test when decisions made by Spencer trigger an avalanche that drastically changes the course of several lives. Meanwhile, Billy finds himself forced to spend some quality time with Grace and defend his decision to marry outside of the culture. Meanwhile, Coop realizes that getting Shawn out of gang life may come at a steep price for her.

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writers:Michael Bhim, Nkechi Okoro Carroll

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  19. All American Season 1 Episode 12 - Back in the Day
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Back in the Day

    S1:E12

    Spencer tries not to repeat the mistakes of his past with his relationship with Layla and Olivia struggles with her sobriety. Billy reveals to Laura something he did to protect his family, while Coop has conflicted emotions about reuniting with her father.

    Director:Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
    Writers:Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Lorna Osunsanmi

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  20. All American Season 2 Episode 1 - Hussle & Motivate
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Hussle & Motivate

    S2:E1

    After winning the state championship, Spencer James faces a difficult decision that could transform his reputation. Billy realizes he needs to make some major changes to get his life back on track, while Grace and Corey have a tough conversation regarding their family.

    Director:Rob Hardy
    Writer:Nkechi Okoro Carroll

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  21. All American Season 3 Episode 2 - How to Survive in South Central
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - How to Survive in South Central

    S3:E2

    Both Spencer and Billy are not getting the hero's welcome they expected from the football team and quickly realize they need to adjust their style and start earning the team's trust first.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writers:Mike Herro, David Strauss

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  22. All American Season 3 Episode 3 - High Expectations
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - High Expectations

    S3:E3

    With the first game of the season coming up, Spencer starts to feel the pressure on and off the field; Jordan realizes he needs to step up; Asher keeps trying to talk to Olivia about the summer, but she does everything she can to avoid the issue.

    Director:Kristin Windell
    Writer:John A. Norris

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  23. All American Season 3 Episode 6 - Teenage Love
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Teenage Love

    S3:E6

    Spencer decides to go to the family cabin to clear his head, but he gets a surprise visit from his friends; Billy shows up to the house to do a few repairs.

    Director:Nikhil Paniz
    Writers:Lorna Osunsanmi, Carrie Gutenberg

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  24. All American Season 3 Episode 9 - Testify
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Testify

    S3:E9

    Spencer is upset with Olivia, which leaves him to face some difficult truths of his own. Billy holds school tryouts for a kicker and is surprised at who the number one candidate turns out to be.

    Director:Ryan Zaragoza
    Writers:Robert D. Doty, Micah Cyrus

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  25. All American Season 3 Episode 16 - No Opp Left Behind
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #25 - No Opp Left Behind

    S3:E16

    As Spencer's high school football career comes to an end, he starts to imagine what his future might look like. Jordan grows concerned about his football future. Asher gets upset when he discovers that Montes has been keeping something from him.

    Director:David McWhirter
    Writers:Cam’ron Moore, Carrie Gutenberg

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Best Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "All American". It scored 8.9/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Rob Hardy and written by April Blair, it aired on 10/10/2018. This episode scored 1.9 points higher than the second highest rated, "99 Problems".