The Best Episodes of All American
Every episode of All American ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of All American!
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 Hills - begin to collide. Inspired by the life of pro football player Spencer Paysinger.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "All American" is "Coming Home", rated 9/10 from 327 user votes. It was directed by Benny Boom and written by Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Lorna Osunsanmi. "Coming Home" aired on 11/25/2019 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Now That We’ve Found Love".
9.0/10 327 votes#1 - Coming Home
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/2019
With Spencer, Grace, Dillon and Darnell reeling from the news about why Corey may have left, they set out on a mission to find him. After locating Corey and trying to convince him to go home with them, the weekend turns out to be just what everyone needed. In an effort to keep fighting for the family to be whole again, Billy arranges for the family to meet with a family therapist and possibly help decide on the next step for them. During the session, the therapist gives Jordan and Olivia a separate assignment, which helps them learn more about each other than either knew.
Director: Benny Boom
Writer: Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Lorna Osunsanmi
8.9/10 111 votes#2 - Now That We’ve Found Love
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 5/15/2023
Dramatic changes are on the horizon for the whole gang; the road forward is destined to be influenced by the past.
Director: David McWhirter
Writer: Mike Herro, David Strauss
8.8/10 210 votes#3 - Surviving the Times
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 7/19/2021
Things in Spencer's life seem to be going right, but everything changes when Billy learns what he has been keeping from him; Jordan and Asher get some unexpected news.
Director: Michael Schultz
Writer: John A. Norris
8.7/10 201 votes#4 - Testify
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 4/12/2021
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
Writer: Robert D. Doty, Micah Cyrus
8.6/10 260 votes#5 - Championships
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 3/20/2019
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
Writer: Michael Bhim, Nkechi Okoro Carroll
8.6/10 232 votes#6 - Crossroads
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2/3/2020
With Spencer in bad shape, Grace, Billy, Laura, Olivia and Layla rush to his side. Knowing there is a big decision he needs to make, the community from both Crenshaw and Beverly Hills rally around him to show support. In the meantime, Spencer asks Coop to do him a favor, but somehow things go from bad to worse. Elsewhere, Jordan and his teammates step up to help Billy out while he is tending to other matters.
Director: Ryan Zaragoza
Writer: Robert D. Doty, Lorna Osunsanmi
8.6/10 94 votes#7 - Feels So Good
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 1/23/2023
When Laura throws Billy a surprise birthday party, everyone comes together to roast Billy, but Billy has a looming decision hanging over his head. Spencer makes an effort to do what’s best for himself, hoping it helps Olivia and him take a step towards moving on. Jayme offers some sage advice to Asher about his speech with JJ, but she ignores her own about watching out for red flags. Meanwhile, Jordan and Layla get in their first fight over something neither of them could have predicted.
Director: Ryan Zaragoza
Writer: Carrie Gutenberg
8.6/10 154 votes#8 - Time
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 2/13/2023
In an attempt to avoid one big life decision about his relationship with Olivia, Spencer decides to attend the Crenshaw combine with Jordan, even if it means having to avoid another big issue…being in the same place as Billy. Meanwhile, Layla clashes with her father over a decision she made about Keating Records, Olivia contends with success behind a pseudonym, Preach gets a surprise visit from Amina and Asher receives some life changing news. Despite how the day begins, no one is prepared for how it ends.
Director: Dawn Wilkinson
Writer: John A. Norris
8.6/10 103 votes#9 - Lost One
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 2/20/2023
When an unexpected event rocks both the Beverly Hills and Crenshaw communities, they come together to support each other in an unexpected way.
Director: Michael Schultz
Writer: Jameal Turner
8.6/10 95 votes#10 - United in Grief
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 3/27/2023
Spencer comes face to face with his grief and those he loves are collateral damage as he spirals into a person almost unrecognizable. Jordan tries to step up as a leader but no one's following, JJ makes a shocking appearance, and Layla urges Patience to beware of her #1 fan.
Director: Avi Youabian
Writer: Adrian Dukes
8.5/10 172 votes#11 - Put Up or Shut Up
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 4/19/2021
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
8.5/10 111 votes#12 - Champagne Glasses
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 5/23/2022
After an intense ending to the Halloween party, Spencer tries his best to compartmentalize everything and focus on the big Homecoming game. Much to Laura's dismay, Billy and Olivia set out on a mission to do what they think is right, which leads them to learn more than they anticipated. Jordan makes it known in what he wants but is met with resistance, and Layla gets an unexpected bombshell at work. Coop is at an emotional crossroads and Asher learns the power of adjustments. Meanwhile, Grace gets a life changing offer she may not be able to refuse.
Director: David McWhirter
Writer: Jameal Turner
8.4/10 285 votes#13 - Homecoming
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/12/2018
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
8.4/10 246 votes#14 - Legacy
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/27/2019
With playoffs and mid-terms looming, Spencer makes a few shocking discoveries about his father. Coop desperately wants to bring down her enemies, while Jordan makes a connection with his grandfather.
Director: Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Writer: John A. Norris
8.4/10 214 votes#15 - Protect Ya Neck
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/27/2020
With Tyrone back on the streets, Spencer is being a little overly protective of Coop and Laura and finds himself in uncharted territory. Olivia is nervous about her upcoming SoLA Muse Cotillion and tries to lean on Asher, but he seems more focused on football than ever. Coop and Patience are trying to get back into a rhythm, but things get worse when Coop’s jealous streak comes out. Meanwhile, Jordan alerts Billy about what he sees on social media that makes Billy worry a little.
Director: Dawn Wilkinson
Writer: Mike Herro, David Strauss
8.4/10 221 votes#16 - Roll the Dice
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 3/1/2021
With Coop performing in Las Vegas, Spencer and some of the gang take a road trip to see her and Layla on tour. Spencer gets a little clarity on his feelings. Olivia notices that Jordan and Simone are acting suspicious.
Director: Dawn Wilkinson
Writer: Mike Herro, David Strauss
8.4/10 160 votes#17 - Int'L Players Anthem (I Choose You)
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 7/12/2021
With Jordan and Simone's big day quickly approaching, they start to envision what their new future will look like with the help of Billy and Laura; Jordan helps Olivia see what has been holding her back.
Director: Kristin Windell
Writer: Robert D. Doty
8.4/10 114 votes#18 - Came Back for You
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 5/9/2022
Spencer is ready to take the next step in his NIL journey, but everything could be at risk before it has a chance to get started. Olivia gets caught up in her story and quickly learns it could cost her everything. Jordan gets a surprise that throws a wrench into his plans with Layla. Billy is worried about his job and gets some sage advice that leads him to come up with a new plan. Meanwhile, Coop and Laura realize they could help each other in an unexpected way.
Director: Crystle Roberson
Writer: Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Jennifer A. King
8.4/10 89 votes#19 - O.P.P
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 2/6/2023
While Billy preps his team for the combine, Spencer hears some news that leaves him rattled. Asher steps up to help Jaymee following her hospital visit but wishes he could do more, so Layla devises a clever plan that involves some unlikely couples ending up on unconventional dates. A plan that could also prove helpful to Olivia. Meanwhile Coop helps Preach prepare for his custody trial and Jordan is torn about how to handle a confrontation between Layla and Clay.
Director: David Crabtree
Writer: Mike Herro, David Strauss
8.4/10 92 votes#20 - Day Ones
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 3/13/2023
As Olivia struggles with the loss of her father, friends and family must set aside their grief to help as she fights to stay sober…but only one person can help her find peace in the midst of her pain.
Director: Daniel Ezra
Writer: Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Carrie Gutenberg
8.3/10 260 votes#21 - All Eyez on Me
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/30/2019
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
Writer: Robert D. Doty, Jon Alston
8.3/10 179 votes#22 - Who Shot Ya
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/24/2020
Spencer is worried Coop isn't taking everything seriously and asks Layla for her help. Olivia questions whether she did the right thing by going to Billy about Asher, leaving Billy to have to make a tough choice in order to protect his team. Coop is feeling smothered by everyone and makes a tough decision about her potential future. Meanwhile, Laura knows Jordan has a big heart but is concerned about his relationship with Simone.
Director: Nikhil Paniz
Writer: Michael Bhim, Cam’ron Moore
8.3/10 187 votes#23 - Teenage Love
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/22/2021
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
Writer: Lorna Osunsanmi, Carrie Gutenberg
8.3/10 186 votes#24 - Canceled
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 3/8/2021
Laura notices that Olivia has become more withdrawn and allows Olivia and Jordan to both take a mental health day and get some much-needed twin bonding time; things get heated with Layla and Olivia, leaving Olivia to get some much-needed clarity.
Director: Avi Youabian
Writer: Cam’ron Moore, Jameal Turner
8.3/10 111 votes#25 - C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 4/18/2022
After Spencer sees some teammates landing lucrative NIL deals, his ambitions for them continues to grow. Jordan's new friendship with some teammates becomes more complicated than he imagined. Olivia gets a new perspective for her NIL piece after not giving up and following her gut. Asher and the crew get a new perspective about their group dynamic from an outsider. Meanwhile, Coop jumps to conclusions while protecting someone at her new job.
Director: Michael Schultz
Writer: Robert D. Doty