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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 1 Episode 2 - Repair / Tarmim
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Repair / Tarmim

    S1:E2

    Al uses his skills as a translator to try and repair the tense relationship between Riley and his estranged wife, Vanessa. Also, Lizzie is heartbroken when she is at a party and loses her late fiancé’s dogtags.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 4 - Spinach / Sabzi
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Spinach / Sabzi

    S1:E4

    Exasperated by Riley’s parenting style with Hazel, Al attempts to teach her to be more deferential to her elders. Meanwhile, Riley contemplates taking over the family business from his father.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    3.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Marine veteran Riley, home at last after serving in Afghanistan, is happily reunited with his friend Awalmir, who goes by Al, the interpreter with his unit, after a long struggle to get him a visa to travel to the United States from Afghanistan.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writers:Maria Ferrari, David Goetsch

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  4. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 3 - Shorts / Neykar
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Shorts / Neykar

    S1:E3

    Al becomes flustered when he goes to the DMV to take his driver's license test and the female instructor is wearing shorts, something he is unaccustomed to seeing.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 5 - Homesick / Deghyat
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 6 - Fundraiser / Baspana Towlawal
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 7 - Car / Motar
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Car / Motar

    S1:E7

    After Al and Riley negotiate a deal for Al’s new car, they learn the hard way that they are not adept at finances and contracts

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 8 - Roht / Sweet Bread
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 9 - Birthday / Kaleeza
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 10 - Matchmaker / Roybar
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 11 - Blackout / Parchawl
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 12 - Dog / Spai
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Dog / Spai

    S1:E12

    Riley and Hazel bring home a lost dog with the hope of keeping him, which doesn't sit well with Al. Also, Art goes on his first date with Lois.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 13 - Help / Komak
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 1 - Promises / Wadaha
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 2 - Repo / Wapas Geri
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 3 - Mo / Masoud
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 4 - Panic / Tars
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 5 - Date / Didar
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 6 - Veterans Day / Roz-e Sarbaz
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 7 - College / Pohantoon
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 8 - Wisdom / Hikmat
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Wisdom / Hikmat

    S2:E8

    While Al is heavily medicated following surgery on his wisdom teeth, he mistakenly insults Art, forcing Riley to choose sides. Also, Lizzie tries to broker a peace among Art, Riley and Al.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 9 - Christmas / Krismis
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 10 - Professor / Ustad
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 11 - Punch / Musht
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 12 - Poker / Pokar
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Repair / Tarmim" is the best rated episode of "United States of Al". It scored 5/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Nikki Lorre and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/8/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Spinach / Sabzi".