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The Best Episodes of All American Season 1

Every episode of All American Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of All American Season 1!

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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
    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 4 - Lose Yourself
    6.5/10(4 votes)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    #12 - 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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  13. All American Season 1 Episode 13 - Legacy
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Legacy

    S1:E13

    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

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  14. All American Season 1 Episode 14 - Regulate
    5.6/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Regulate

    S1:E14

    Spencer wants no part of his father’s return and Billy confronts him about their tumultuous past. Meanwhile, Layla forces Asher to re-evaluate his life.

    Director:Geoff Wing Shotz
    Writer:Jameal Turner

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

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

    #16 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "All American" season 1. 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 is rated 1.9 points higher than the second-best, "99 Problems".