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Riley, a marine combat veteran, is struggling to adjust to civilian life in Ohio and the interpreter, Al, who served with his unit in Afghanistan, has just arrived to start a new life in America.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    United States of Al Season 2 Episode 1 - Promises / Wadaha
    8.7/10(261 votes)

    #1 - Promises / Wadaha

    S2:E1

    Al, Riley, Art, Lizzie and Vanessa work together against a ticking clock to get Al's sister out of Afghanistan and to safety after Kabul falls.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 11 - Punch / Musht
    7.9/10(88 votes)

    #2 - Punch / Musht

    S2:E11

    When Hazel gets in trouble at school, Riley and Vanessa disagree on how to handle the issue.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 15 - Tattoo / Khaal
    7.9/10(76 votes)

    #3 - Tattoo / Khaal

    S2:E15

    When Riley realizes how much he cares for Holly, he tries to impress her with a giant romantic gesture. Also, Vanessa tries to talk Hazel out of getting a drastic haircut.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 8 - Roht / Sweet Bread
    7.8/10(152 votes)

    #4 - Roht / Sweet Bread

    S1:E8

    Al meets Ariana, an Afghan woman he wants to date, but is dismayed to learn she has a negative opinion of Afghan interpreters who worked for the United States.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 13 - Help / Komak
    7.8/10(123 votes)

    #5 - Help / Komak

    S1:E13

    Al and Vanessa team up to convince Riley to accept the help and benefits he earned for his military service so he can be in good health and embrace the next chapter in his life with his.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 9 - Christmas / Krismis
    7.8/10(92 votes)

    #6 - Christmas / Krismis

    S2:E9

    Vanessa becomes upset when Riley invites his new girlfriend to a family Christmas party; Art is uncomfortable when Lois gets him an incredibly expensive sweater as a gift.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 9 - Birthday / Kaleeza
    7.7/10(127 votes)

    #7 - Birthday / Kaleeza

    S1:E9

    When Hazel starts planning her 11th birthday party, she learns that Al doesn't know when his birthday is so she invites him to share the day with her. Also, Riley tries to find a way to deal with Vanessa's new boyfriend.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 6 - Veterans Day / Roz-e Sarbaz
    7.7/10(96 votes)

    #8 - Veterans Day / Roz-e Sarbaz

    S2:E6

    Riley struggles with his disability rating as he prepares to meet up with some military buddies for Veterans Day; with Art's help, Lizzie finally opens a box of her fiance's belongings.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 10 - Professor / Ustad
    7.7/10(83 votes)

    #9 - Professor / Ustad

    S2:E10

    When Al invites his professor over for dinner, Al's professor and Lizzie start flirting with each other; Riley hits a snag in his physical relationship with Holly and seeks out his therapist for help.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 16 - Gout / Nikres
    7.7/10(73 votes)

    #10 - Gout / Nikres

    S2:E16

    When Art tries to hide his gout flare up, the family is shocked to learn how long it's been since he saw a doctor and they try to convince him to go.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 19 - Guilt / Gunah
    7.7/10(64 votes)

    #11 - Guilt / Gunah

    S2:E19

    Riley begins to feel guilty about his affair with Vanessa after a heart-to-heart with her boyfriend, Freddy. Also, Al's family wants to arrange a marriage for him at home because they don't approve of him dating multiple women.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 11 - Blackout / Parchawl
    7.6/10(125 votes)

    #12 - Blackout / Parchawl

    S1:E11

    Al fears the worst when he doesn't hear from his family in Afghanistan for a few days. Also, Riley realizes how hard it must have been for his own family while he was deployed.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 3 - Mo / Masoud
    7.6/10(100 votes)

    #13 - Mo / Masoud

    S2:E3

    Al tries to find an eligible Afghan-American bachelor for his sister to marry so she can move to the United States; Riley and Freddy challenge each other to a bowling match.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 4 - Panic / Tars
    7.6/10(99 votes)

    #14 - Panic / Tars

    S2:E4

    When Al begins having panic attacks, Riley, Art and Lizzie encourage him to seek therapy so he can deal with stress.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 5 - Date / Didar
    7.6/10(94 votes)

    #15 - Date / Didar

    S2:E5

    After Al and Ariana begin dating, they quickly realize they have different ideas about courtship. Also, when Hazel is punished and can't go to the drag race with Art, he takes Vanessa instead

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 7 - College / Pohantoon
    7.6/10(93 votes)

    #16 - College / Pohantoon

    S2:E7

    When Al struggles with the college class he is taking, Riley takes it upon himself to speak to his professor. Also, Art's confidence is shaken when he learns Lois used to be married to a professional football star.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 18 - Divorce / Talaq
    7.6/10(71 votes)

    #17 - Divorce / Talaq

    S2:E18

    Riley and Vanessa decide to officially file for divorce, but the process stirs up old feelings. Also, Al dates both Cindy and Ariana in the hopes of figuring out which woman is the better fit for him.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 22 - Chaos / Aashob
    7.6/10(63 votes)

    #18 - Chaos / Aashob

    S2:E22

    Riley comes clean to Freddy about his relationship with Vanessa, and Cindy grows increasingly possessive of Al.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 10 - Matchmaker / Roybar
    7.5/10(127 votes)

    #19 - Matchmaker / Roybar

    S1:E10

    Al and Riley get the sense that Art might be lonely and missing his late wife so they play matchmaker for him.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 13 - Hunt / Shikar
    7.5/10(85 votes)

    #20 - Hunt / Shikar

    S2:E13

    Riley, upset that Freddy taught Hazel how to ride a bike while he was deployed, attempts to teach her something new to make up for it; Ariana invites Al to a fundraiser involving spin bikes.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 2 - Repo / Wapas Geri
    7.4/10(113 votes)

    #21 - Repo / Wapas Geri

    S2:E2

    Al and Riley take on second jobs as "repo men" to make extra money to send to Al's sister, but Riley's behavior while working becomes concerning.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 5 - Homesick / Deghyat
    7.3/10(146 votes)

    #22 - Homesick / Deghyat

    S1:E5

    Riley, Art and Vanessa attempt to help Al feel better when he becomes homesick for his family and traditions.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 6 - Fundraiser / Baspana Towlawal
    7.3/10(158 votes)

    #23 - Fundraiser / Baspana Towlawal

    S1:E6

    When Art asks Riley and Al to make speeches at a fundraiser for interpreters that are waiting for visas, Riley has a hard time accepting the attention. Riley also comes face-to-face with Vanessa’s boyfriend.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 12 - Poker / Pokar
    7.3/10(85 votes)

    #24 - Poker / Pokar

    S2:E12

    Art grows concerned when Al gets hooked on playing poker, misses a class and is late for work; Lizzie and Brett's relationship grows stronger, but she struggles with dating again for the first time in a few years.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 14 - Kiss / Maach
    7.3/10(76 votes)

    #25 - Kiss / Maach

    S2:E14

    Riley finally realizes how hard it was on Vanessa to be home while he was deployed in Afghanistan. Also, Lizzie and Lois grow closer, which concerns Art, and Hazel starts a dog-walking business and ropes in Al to help her.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Promises / Wadaha" is the best rated episode of "United States of Al". It scored 8.7/10 based on 261 votes. Directed by Mark Cendrowski and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/7/2021. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "Punch / Musht".