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Good American Family S1E1 — Almost Like a Prayer

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Good American Family•Season 1•Episode 1

Almost Like a Prayer

6.9/10 · 610 votesMar 19, 202550 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

Reeling from the grief of a failed adoption, the Barnett family gets a second chance when they get a call about a little girl named Natalia.

Directed byLiz Garbus

Written byKatie Robbins

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Ellen Pompeo

Ellen Pompeo

Kristine Barnett

Mark Duplass

Mark Duplass

Michael Barnett

Imogen Faith Reid

Imogen Faith Reid

Natalia Grace

Sarayu Blue

Sarayu Blue

Valika

Dulé Hill

Dulé Hill

Brandon Drysdale

Christina Hendricks

Christina Hendricks

Cynthia Mans

Kim Shaw

Kim Shaw

Jennifer

Aias Dalman

Aias Dalman

Jacob Barnett / Younger Jacob

Azriel Dalman

Azriel Dalman

Ethan Barnett / Younger Ethan

Aaron Potter

Aaron Potter

Older Jacob Barnett

Chase Mangum

Chase Mangum

Older Wesley Barnett

Saul Thomson

Saul Thomson

Older Ethan Barnett

Crew7

K

Katie Robbins

Writer

Liz Garbus

Liz Garbus

Director

Liz Garbus

Liz Garbus

Executive Producer

Yigit Isik

Yigit Isik

Storyboard Artist

E

Erin Levy

Executive Producer

A

Aleshka Ferrero

Editor

C

Carmen Cabana

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Almost Like a Prayer" is episode 1 of Good American Family season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 610 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Liz Garbus and written by Katie Robbins, it aired on March 19, 2025.

Next: E2 · Jump the Jitters Out Best of Season 1