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All American S3E2 — How to Survive in South Central

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All American•Season 3•Episode 2

How to Survive in South Central

7.7/10 · 214 votesJan 25, 202143 min

Ranked #16 of 19 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

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.

Directed byMichael Schultz

Written byDavid Strauss, Mike Herro

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Daniel Ezra

Daniel Ezra

Spencer James

Michael Evans Behling

Michael Evans Behling

Jordan Baker

Greta Onieogou

Greta Onieogou

Layla Keating

Taye Diggs

Taye Diggs

Billy Baker

Bre-Z

Bre-Z

Tamia 'Coop' Cooper

Samantha Logan

Samantha Logan

Olivia Baker

Cody Christian

Cody Christian

Asher Adams

Karimah Westbrook

Karimah Westbrook

Grace James

Monet Mazur

Monet Mazur

Laura Fine-Baker

Jalyn Hall

Jalyn Hall

Dillon James

Chelsea Tavares

Chelsea Tavares

Patience Robinson

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David Strauss

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Mike Herro

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Michael Schultz

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Episode Summary

"How to Survive in South Central" is episode 2 of All American season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 214 votes, ranking #16 of 19 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Michael Schultz and written by David Strauss, Mike Herro, it aired on January 25, 2021.

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