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The Worst Episodes of All American

Every episode of All American ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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...
Genre:Drama
Network:The CW

Worst Episodes Summary

"Draft Day" is the worst rated episode of "All American". It scored 6.4/10 based on 51 votes. Directed by Dawn Wilkinson and written by Mike Herro, David Strauss, it aired on 6/17/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Next Episode".

  • Draft Day
    6.4/1051 votes
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    #1 - Draft Day

    Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 6/17/2024

    With Draft Day around the corner, Spencer celebrates the big day by making some lavish purchases. Meanwhile, Olivia unveils her book to her family but worries that no one will show up to her first book signing. Elsewhere, Jordan stresses over who his best man will be, and Asher faces an uncertain future at Coastal.

    Director: Dawn Wilkinson

    Writer: Mike Herro, David Strauss

  • The Next Episode
    6.5/1053 votes
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    #2 - The Next Episode

    Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 6/10/2024

    When a couples' trip doesn't go as planned, Spencer volunteers the Vortex's help at South Crenshaw High's production of "Romeo and Juliet"; Jordan and Layla receive news from their wedding venue that leaves them each feeling conflicted.

    Director: Charissa Sanjarernsuithikul

    Writer: Adrian Dukes

  • Trust Issues
    7.1/1054 votes
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    #3 - Trust Issues

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 4/29/2024

    After having some issues with a new game strategy on the field, Spencer diverts his attention to helping a South Crenshaw High player, who has been struggling with his own issues; Layla helps Jordan find a new roommate at the beach house.

    Director: Kelli Williams

    Writer: Micah Cyrus

  • Fight the Power
    7.2/10231 votes
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    #4 - 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

  • I Do (1)
    7.2/1036 votes
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    #5 - I Do (1)

    Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 7/8/2024

    Spencer and Olivia are focused on pulling off the perfect wedding weekend; Jordan considers a new job offer, and his and Layla's search for a new home takes an unexpected turn; Laura and Grace go head-to-head to see who can write the best speech.

    Director: Jes Macallan

    Writer: Micah Cyrus, Carrie Gutenberg

  • The Bigger Picture
    7.3/10255 votes
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    #6 - 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

  • I Do (2)
    7.3/1047 votes
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    #7 - I Do (2)

    Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 7/15/2024

    When an unexpected phone call leaves Liv spiraling on her wedding day, the Vortex band together to create magic; Spencer rallies help for a surprise of his own; Laura brings in her own reinforcement; Coop receives some major news about her future.

    Director: Michael Schultz

    Writer: Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Obiageli Odimegwu

  • Got Your Money
    7.6/10117 votes
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    #8 - Got Your Money

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 2/28/2022

    With Spencer, Jordan, Asher and JJ living it up at JJ's rented summer beach house, Spencer is trying to have fun, but he is conflicted when it comes to sponsorship opportunities he is presented. Coop and Patience take a big step in their relationship, but things don't go as smoothly as they had anticipated, and Olivia offers to help. Layla's dad give her a touching graduation gift that brings up a lot of emotions she wasn't expecting. Meanwhile, Laura is at her wits end and steps in to help Billy.

    Director: Dawn Wilkinson

    Writer: Mike Herro, David Strauss

  • Changes
    7.6/10115 votes
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    #9 - Changes

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 4/11/2022

    Spencer continues to try and prove himself during practices, which seems to go unnoticed, but when a fellow GAU athlete offers to help him form a different plan to get back on the field, he considers it. Coop begins a new job at a nursing home and gets some sage advice from an elderly woman. With the encouragement of Asher, JJ gets a tutor which helps him confront a vulnerable time in his past through his term paper. Olivia is frustrated with her living situation, but also finds some inspiration for her next article. Meanwhile, Laura forms a criminal defense law venture in the community but struggles to find her footing.

    Director: Kelli Williams

    Writer: Micah Cyrus

  • Ludacrismas
    7.6/10123 votes
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    #10 - Ludacrismas

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 10/10/2022

    With everyone on holiday break, Spencer, decides to throw an epic Christmas party, with the help of JJ and Asher, as an excuse to bring him and Olivia closer. Jordan gets news about his hand, but he isn’t sure what to do. After weeks of research, Olivia and Billy think they may have a breakthrough on their investigation. Layla decides to take matters into her own hands to get her dad’s company back. Meanwhile, Coop feels replaced when Laura makes a change in the office, which makes Coop think about her future.

    Director: Nikhil Paniz

    Writer: Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Carrie Gutenberg

  • 99 Problems
    7.7/10378 votes
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    #11 - 99 Problems

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/17/2018

    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

    Writer: April Blair, Mike Herro, David Strauss

  • One of Them Nights
    7.7/10196 votes
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    #12 - One of Them Nights

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 1/20/2020

    Dillon is mad that Spencer hasn’t been around, so Spencer tries to make it up to him by having him help sell tickets for Coop’s show, but they find themselves confronted by the police instead. Elsewhere, Coop is shook when faced with Tyrone, but luckily she knows Preach is in her corner. Billy tries to force Jordan and Olivia to hang out with him and make memories, but all doesn’t go to plan, giving Olivia an idea on reporting injustices. Meanwhile, Layla bonds with a new friend who understands what she is going through, but she realizes that Spencer and Olivia are there for her, too.

    Director: Erica A. Watson

    Writer: Cam’ron Moore, Jameal Turner

  • Seasons Pass
    7.7/10267 votes
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    #13 - 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

  • How to Survive in South Central
    7.7/10187 votes
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    #14 - 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

  • Bring the Noise
    7.7/10165 votes
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    #15 - 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

  • Can It All Be So Simple
    7.7/10142 votes
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    #16 - Can It All Be So Simple

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 11/22/2021

    When Spencer receives some unsettling news about his future, Billy helps devise a contingency plan for him. Layla ( makes Patience an offer she wasn't expecting, forcing Patience to have a long overdue conversation with Coop. With the encouragement of Nurse Joy , Olivia contemplates taking on a new role in NA. Meanwhile, Asher's unwelcomed football advice helps JJ in an unexpected way.

    Director: Charissa Sanjarernsuithikul

    Writer: Jameal Turner

  • Show Me A Good Time
    7.7/10131 votes
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    #17 - Show Me A Good Time

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 12/6/2021

    Everyone is excited for Senior skip day, and Spencer plans a romantic getaway at the cabin for he and Olivia, but when the gang shows nothing goes as he had planned. Surprising news makes Jordan and Simone realize they might not be as prepared for their new reality as they had hoped. Now that Patience is back from tour, she and Coop can't seem to get on the same page when it comes to their relationship. Meanwhile, Billy, Grace, Laura and Principal Carter team up with an unlikely ally as they go on an adventure in the halls of South Crenshaw High to track down relics of the past.

    Director: Kristin Windell

    Writer: Adrian Dukes

  • 6 'N the Mornin'
    7.7/10119 votes
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    #18 - 6 'N the Mornin'

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 3/7/2022

    With summer ending and their college football careers beginning, Spencer tries to adjust to more than his brutal workout schedule. Olivia is excited for her new job, but it isn't what she anticipated. Patience asks Layla for help with Coop in getting her motivated, but their plan doesn't go as expected. Asher runs into someone from his past and learns what has really been going on. Meanwhile, Grace joins the search committee for a new a principal and has someone in mind for the job.

    Director: Christine Swanson

    Writer: John A. Norris

  • Business Is Business
    7.7/1059 votes
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    #19 - Business Is Business

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 4/15/2024

    New changes on the field create tension between Spencer and Jordan at the worst possible time; while working on her latest project, Olivia deals with the emotional fallout of digging too deep into the past; Asher loses one of his star players.

    Director: David McWhirter

    Writer: Adrian Dukes

  • Pilot
    7.8/10525 votes
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    #20 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/10/2018

    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

  • California Love
    7.8/10284 votes
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    #21 - California Love

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/5/2018

    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

    Writer: Michael Bhim, Nkechi Okoro Carroll

  • Never No More
    7.8/10197 votes
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    #22 - Never No More

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2019

    Spencer gives his father an ultimatum about his new player. Coop decides to enter a freestyle rapping battle. Olivia reluctantly joins the So Cal Muse group. Spencer grows concerned when Layla is still not acting like herself.

    Director: Sheelin Choksey

    Writer: Jameal Turner

  • Only Time Will Tell
    7.8/10171 votes
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    #23 - Only Time Will Tell

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/10/2020

    Billy and Grace are concerned that Spencer is going to push himself too hard before he is ready, which could make things worse for Spencer in the long run. Determined to secure their football future, Spencer, Darnell and Jordan decide to go on a college football visit, but Darnell’s chance might be taken away by someone close to him. Asher’s teammates and Olivia have been noticing a difference in Asher’s performance and attitude on and off the field, leaving them to wonder why he is pushing himself so hard. Meanwhile, Layla thinks she knows what she wants to do with her future and needs Coop to do it.

    Director: Kelli Williams

    Writer: John A. Norris

  • Stakes Is High
    7.8/10170 votes
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    #24 - Stakes Is High

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 3/2/2020

    Spencer goes against Billy’s wish and goes around him to get what he wants. Olivia and Asher are both guilt ridden for different reasons when it comes to Billy and the position he now finds himself in. Layla continues to help Coop with her music which helps Coop receive an offer that she wasn’t expecting. Meanwhile, Jordan does something to try and make things easier for Simone.

    Director: David Crabtree

    Writer: Mike Herro, David Strauss, Jon Alston

  • I Ain't Goin' Out Like That
    7.8/10146 votes
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    #25 - I Ain't Goin' Out Like That

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 11/1/2021

    The gang celebrates a birthday, but not everyone is happy about it. As Olivia and Spencer's relationship grows stronger, Olivia struggles with the rift between Billy and Spencer. Jordan's buried feelings come to the surface leaving his and Billy's relationship strained. Meanwhile, Asher is trying to come to terms with his football career but is hopeful when he goes to see a new doctor.

    Director: David McWhirter

    Writer: Mike Herro, David Strauss