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!

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.

Genre:Drama

Network:The CW

Season 3 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "All American" season 3 is "Seasons Pass", rated 7.7/10 from 265 user votes. It was directed by Michael Schultz and written by Nkechi Okoro Carroll. "Seasons Pass" aired on 1/18/2021 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "How to Survive in South Central".

7.7/10 265 votes
#1 - Seasons Pass
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2021
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
7.7/10 186 votes
#2 - How to Survive in South Central
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/25/2021
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
Writer: Mike Herro, David Strauss
8.1/10 184 votes
#3 - High Expectations
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 2/1/2021
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
8.0/10 173 votes
#4 - My Mind's Playing Tricks on Me
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/8/2021
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

8.2/10 165 votes
#5 - How Come
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/15/2021
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
8.3/10 187 votes
#6 - 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
8.4/10 221 votes
#7 - 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
8.3/10 186 votes
#8 - 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

8.7/10 201 votes
#9 - 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
8.5/10 172 votes
#10 - 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
7.3/10 254 votes
#11 - The Bigger Picture
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 4/26/2021
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
Writer: Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Micah Cyrus
7.2/10 230 votes
#12 - Fight the Power
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 5/17/2021
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

7.7/10 164 votes
#13 - Bring the Noise
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 5/24/2021
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
Writer: Mike Herro, David Strauss
8.2/10 172 votes
#14 - Ready or Not
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 6/14/2021
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
8.1/10 174 votes
#15 - After Hours
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 6/21/2021
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
Writer: Mike Herro, David Strauss
8.0/10 157 votes
#16 - No Opp Left Behind
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 6/28/2021
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
Writer: Cam’ron Moore, Carrie Gutenberg

8.2/10 192 votes
#17 - All American: Homecoming
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 7/5/2021
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
8.4/10 160 votes
#18 - 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
8.8/10 210 votes
#19 - 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