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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 Worst Episode
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    All American Season 5 Episode 5 - I Need Love
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    #1 - I Need Love

    S5:E5

    Still not satisfied with her article, Olivia gets Billy’s help to find the missing piece before her deadline. JJ ropes Spencer and Jordan into a Valentine’s Day fraternity speed dating event, which leaves Jordan questioning what’s really happening between him and Layla. Coop has an opportunity to audit a law class but faces stiff competition for the coveted spot. Meanwhile, JJ begins to wonder if Asher is using recruiting as a ploy to get JJ to take off-season seriously.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writer:John A. Norris

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  2. All American Season 8 Episode 8 - Best Friends
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    #2 - Best Friends

    S8:E8

    A very pregnant Olivia surprises Layla with a visit just when she needs her the most. As Tori turns to Layla and Olivia for relationship help, they relive the best, the worst and the messiest of their friendship. Meanwhile, Cliff pulls KJ into his shady plans, and outside pressures become too much for Khalil as the showcase approaches.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. All American Season 8 Episode 9 - Feel
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    #3 - Feel

    S8:E9

    The events of Saturday morning leave Khalil and Jordan reeling. Khalil finally confronts his past with the help of his dad and Amina. KJ struggles to carry the showcase alone and makes the mistake of leaning on the wrong people. Meanwhile, Coop's struggle to reconcile her past with her future strains her relationship with Breonna. And Jordan leans on Cassius in his time of need.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. All American Season 8 Episode 10 - All That I Got Is You
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    #4 - All That I Got Is You

    S8:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. All American Season 4 Episode 2 - I Ain't Goin' Out Like That
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - I Ain't Goin' Out Like That

    S4:E2

    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
    Writers:Mike Herro, David Strauss

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  6. All American Season 4 Episode 3 - All I Need
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - All I Need

    S4:E3

    With Spencer having to make yet another big decision, he choose to spend time with the most important people in his life. Olivia tries to balance her desire for intimacy with the commitment she made with herself regarding her sobriety. Jordan is worried about his recruitment possibilities and turns to Billy for advice. Asher contemplates his next move and finds inspiration from someone unexpected. Meanwhile, Grace is fed up with Billy's behavior and decides to confront him.

    Director:Kelli Williams
    Writer:Robert D. Doty

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  7. All American Season 4 Episode 4 - A Bird in the Hand
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - A Bird in the Hand

    S4:E4

    With the All-American game approaching Spencer is feeling uneasy until an old friend says something to him that makes everything suddenly click. Olivia applies for a coveted summer internship with the L.A. Tribune Online, but her test assignment takes a different turn than what they asked for. Jordan questions why no one sees him as great and the answer he gets takes him by surprise. Coop feels betrayed by Layla when she learns Layla is looking for a new artist and makes some hurtful accusations. Meanwhile, Billy discusses a new opportunity with Laura that might just be too good to turn down.

    Director:Ryan Zaragoza
    Writer:John A. Norris

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  8. All American Season 4 Episode 5 - Can It All Be So Simple
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Can It All Be So Simple

    S4:E5

    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

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  9. All American Season 4 Episode 6 - Show Me A Good Time
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Show Me A Good Time

    S4:E6

    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

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  10. All American Season 4 Episode 7 - Prom Night
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Prom Night

    S4:E7

    The gang is ready to celebrate prom together, but Spencer finds himself fixing a mistake made by his teammates that could have some major consequences. Olivia struggles with how to connect with her sponsee, and making her take her sobriety seriously. Coop bails on prom prep with Patience to help Amina once again. Meanwhile, Asher finds himself spending his prom night a little different than expected, and Layla gets some sage advice from Jordan.

    Director:Ryan Zaragoza
    Writers:Carrie Gutenberg, Micah Cyrus

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  11. All American Season 4 Episode 8 - Walk This Way
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Walk This Way

    S4:E8

    With Spencer's determination to protect his teammates from unjust punishment, he puts his own future at risk. Olivia and Layla question their post-graduation plans only to find the answers where they least expect it. Asher is too proud to ask for help to pay for his dream college and takes his frustration out on the people trying to help him. Coop makes a heartbreaking decision when it comes to Amina. Meanwhile, Billy and Laura deal with the aftermath of what happened to GW.

    Director:Nikhil Paniz
    Writers:Obiageli Odimegwu, Robert D. Doty

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  12. All American Season 4 Episode 9 - Got Your Money
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Got Your Money

    S4:E9

    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
    Writers:Mike Herro, David Strauss

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  13. All American Season 4 Episode 11 - Liberation
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Liberation

    S4:E11

    After finally getting a handle on his football schedule, Spencer must figure out how to balance everything mentally before it costs him. Billy is settling into his new role and finds inspiration from an unlikely source to fight for the job permanently. Olivia and Jordan go on a mission to find Olivia's sponsor when she goes missing. JJ introduces Asher to his coach with the hopes that he can get a student job with the team, but it turns out to be harder than expected. Meanwhile, Layla feels the pressure to step up her game in the music business.

    Director:Avi Youabian
    Writer:Adrian Dukes

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  14. All American Season 4 Episode 12 - Babies and Fools
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Babies and Fools

    S4:E12

    With the pressure of school, Spencer and Olivia find themselves looking forward to a fun day together, but quickly find themselves in the middle of everyone's lives at home. Laura learns of some new information about the ongoing investigation that has Coop, Patience and Preach worried. Billy and Grace are at odds as to who is best for the job, and neither is ready to back down. Meanwhile, Layla assumes the worst when her dad tells her he is stepping away from his hectic life at the label.

    Director:Daniel Ezra
    Writer:Jameal Turner

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  15. All American Season 4 Episode 13 - Jump on It
    1.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Jump on It

    S4:E13

    After weeks of hard work at practice and the first game quickly approaching, Spencer has high hopes of playing in his first college game. Trying to find his place on the team, Jordan forms a bond with some of the seniors. Asher and Layla have epiphanies about their respective relationships and realize they need to deal with it. Coop and Patience finally speak their truths leaving them in unknown territory. Meanwhile, Olivia learns an important lesson as she slowly tries to work her way up the ladder at the paper.

    Director:Benny Boom
    Writer:Carrie Gutenberg

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  16. All American Season 4 Episode 14 - Changes
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Changes

    S4:E14

    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

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  17. All American Season 4 Episode 15 - C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)

    S4:E15

    After Spencer sees some teammates landing lucrative NIL deals, his ambitions for them continues to grow. Jordan's new friendship with some teammates becomes more complicated than he imagined. Olivia gets a new perspective for her NIL piece after not giving up and following her gut. Asher and the crew get a new perspective about their group dynamic from an outsider. Meanwhile, Coop jumps to conclusions while protecting someone at her new job.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writer:Robert D. Doty

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  18. All American Season 4 Episode 16 - Labels
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Labels

    S4:E16

    With some heat on Spencer, he must figure out what his NIL brand, but he discovers he isn't the only one having a problem with discovering who they are. Olivia's story makes things complicated for Jordan and potentially for her as well. Patience has a release party for her new album and things get awkward for her and Coop. Billy struggles to balance everything going on with his life. Meanwhile, Layla and Jordan are forced to face their past demons when they get locked in Layla's recording studio, which tests their friendship.

    Director:James Lafferty
    Writers:Mike Herro, David Strauss

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  19. All American Season 4 Episode 17 - Hate Me Now
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Hate Me Now

    S4:E17

    Spencer and Olivia are forced to acknowledge how much they have changed after some quality time together doesn't go smoothly putting a strain on their relationship. On a road trip to San Diego, Jordan helps Layla to gain the courage to get the closure she needs. Asher turns to Billy for advice after he gets a big opportunity that might cost him more than he bargained for when it comes to his friendships. Meanwhile, Coop and Patience come to an agreement on how to navigate their new situation.

    Director:Sheelin Choksey
    Writers:Obiageli Odimegwu, Spencer Paysinger

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  20. All American Season 4 Episode 18 - Came Back for You
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Came Back for You

    S4:E18

    Spencer is ready to take the next step in his NIL journey, but everything could be at risk before it has a chance to get started. Olivia gets caught up in her story and quickly learns it could cost her everything. Jordan gets a surprise that throws a wrench into his plans with Layla. Billy is worried about his job and gets some sage advice that leads him to come up with a new plan. Meanwhile, Coop and Laura realize they could help each other in an unexpected way.

    Director:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writers:Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Jennifer A. King

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  21. All American Season 4 Episode 19 - Murder Was the Case
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Murder Was the Case

    S4:E19

    With Spencer and Asher's tension at an all-time high, JJ plans a party for the gang. Olivia goes against her instinct about an article causing friction between her and Spencer. Jordan is trying to hide his feeling by making some uncharacteristic choices that doesn't go unnoticed by his friends. Coop is thriving in her new job, leaving Patience to see a new side of Coop. Meanwhile, Grace joins Billy on his all-nighter of protecting the school from the Halloween vandal and shares some news of her own with him.

    Director:Ryan Zaragoza
    Writer:John A. Norris

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  22. All American Season 4 Episode 20 - Champagne Glasses
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Champagne Glasses

    S4:E20

    After an intense ending to the Halloween party, Spencer tries his best to compartmentalize everything and focus on the big Homecoming game. Much to Laura's dismay, Billy and Olivia set out on a mission to do what they think is right, which leads them to learn more than they anticipated. Jordan makes it known in what he wants but is met with resistance, and Layla gets an unexpected bombshell at work. Coop is at an emotional crossroads and Asher learns the power of adjustments. Meanwhile, Grace gets a life changing offer she may not be able to refuse.

    Director:David McWhirter
    Writer:Jameal Turner

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  23. All American Season 5 Episode 2 - Don’t Sweat the Technique
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Don’t Sweat the Technique

    S5:E2

    With Spencer’s life hitting a rocky point, he takes some advice from JJ and Coop to embrace college life. Olivia and Billy’s suspicions about Coach Garrett resurface and cause tension between them and Jordan. Layla makes a power play that catches an unsuspecting Patience off-guard. Meanwhile, Asher struggles with trying to be JJ’s coach and maintaining their friendship.

    Director:Kelli Williams
    Writers:Mike Herro, David Strauss

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  24. All American Season 5 Episode 3 - Feeling Myself
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Feeling Myself

    S5:E3

    When Spencer joins Olivia in her quest to get former players to talk about Coach Garrett, things start to become real for them. With Jordan’s encouragement, Layla agrees to attend a red carpet with Patience, but Patience is still learning the ins and outs of these exclusive events. Spencer notices that Grace is doing a lot of wedding things solo, so he comes up with a solution to make her feel special. Asher gets an opportunity to take the next step in his career by going on a recruiting trip. Meanwhile, Coop gets too involved in a case at work, leading Laura to step in.

    Director:Geoff Wing Shotz
    Writer:Robert D. Doty

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  25. All American Season 5 Episode 4 - Turn Down for What
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Turn Down for What

    S5:E4

    With Grace and Carter’s wedding right around the corner, antics ensue. While Denise and Laura kidnap Grace for a surprise bachelorette party, Preach and Billy take Carter out for drinks, and everyone ends the night with more than they bargained for. JJ puts together another Vortex game night with Spencer, Jordan, Layla , and Olivia that goes awry when secrets are aired. Meanwhile, Coop is coming to terms with some disappointing news.

    Director:Christine Swanson
    Writer:Adrian Dukes

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Worst Episodes Summary

"I Need Love" is the worst rated episode of "All American". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Michael Schultz and written by John A. Norris, it aired on 11/14/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Best Friends".