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The Best Episodes of All American Season 3

Every episode of All American Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of All American Season 3!

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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 3 Episode 19 - Surviving the Times
    8.8/10(246 votes)

    S3:E19

    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

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  2. All American Season 3 Episode 9 - Testify
    8.7/10(235 votes)

    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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  3. All American Season 3 Episode 10 - Put Up or Shut Up
    8.5/10(199 votes)

    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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  4. All American Season 3 Episode 6 - Teenage Love
    8.3/10(217 votes)

    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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  5. All American Season 3 Episode 7 - Roll the Dice
    8.2/10(249 votes)

    S3:E7

    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
    Writers:David Strauss, Mike Herro

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  6. All American Season 3 Episode 8 - Canceled
    8.2/10(214 votes)

    S3:E8

    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
    Writers:Cam’ron Moore, Jameal Turner

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  7. All American Season 3 Episode 14 - Ready or Not
    8.2/10(200 votes)

    S3:E14

    Spencer puts extra pressure on himself and his young teammates during their game against Westlake. Billy and Jordan grow worried when Willie doesn't show up to the game as promised. Billy learns something about Willie he wasn't expecting.

    Director:Nikhil Paniz
    Writer:Jameal Turner

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  8. All American Season 3 Episode 18 - Int'L Players Anthem (I Choose You)
    8.2/10(187 votes)

    S3:E18

    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

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  9. All American Season 3 Episode 3 - High Expectations
    8.1/10(211 votes)

    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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  10. All American Season 3 Episode 5 - How Come
    8.1/10(194 votes)

    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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  11. All American Season 3 Episode 15 - After Hours
    8.1/10(205 votes)

    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:David Strauss, Mike Herro

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  12. All American Season 3 Episode 17 - All American: Homecoming
    8.1/10(222 votes)

    S3:E17

    Spencer, Olivia, Jordan and Simone decide to visit Simone's aunt at the HBCU in Atlanta where she is a journalism professor. Simone has a run in with a star baseball athlete named Damon.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writer:Nkechi Okoro Carroll

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  13. All American Season 3 Episode 4 - My Mind's Playing Tricks on Me
    8.0/10(201 votes)

    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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  14. All American Season 3 Episode 16 - No Opp Left Behind
    8.0/10(183 votes)

    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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  15. All American Season 3 Episode 1 - Seasons Pass
    7.7/10(298 votes)

    S3:E1

    Spencer finds himself on the defense after an interview he gave comes out, upsetting his old teammates; Coop and Layla return from tour; Billy is excited for a fresh start at South Crenshaw High.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writer:Nkechi Okoro Carroll

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  16. All American Season 3 Episode 2 - How to Survive in South Central
    7.7/10(214 votes)

    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:David Strauss, Mike Herro

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  17. All American Season 3 Episode 13 - Bring the Noise
    7.7/10(191 votes)

    S3:E13

    When Spencer learns that Grace skipped her own college graduation, he enlists Olivia's help to throw her a surprise party. Billy is worried about his players' chances at college recruitment, so he tries to organize a scrimmage game to help.

    Director:Avi Youabian
    Writers:David Strauss, Mike Herro

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  18. All American Season 3 Episode 11 - The Bigger Picture
    7.3/10(287 votes)

    S3:E11

    When a college scout comes to talk to Spencer, he must decide if the strings attached are worth it. Billy has an idea on how to help his players. A police shooting of a young black woman hits too close to home for Olivia.

    Director:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writers:Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Micah Cyrus

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  19. All American Season 3 Episode 12 - Fight the Power
    7.2/10(259 votes)

    S3:E12

    When the truth comes out, Laura is furious and is left to face the consequences. Spencer asks something of his teammates that could jeopardize the rest of their season. Simone is worried about Jordan and turns to his friends for help.

    Director:Christine Swanson
    Writer:Lorna Osunsanmi

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Surviving the Times" is the best rated episode of "All American" season 3. It scored 8.8/10 based on 246 votes. Directed by Michael Schultz and written by John A. Norris, it aired on 7/19/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Testify".