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The Best Episodes of United States of Al Season 1

Every episode of United States of Al Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of United States of Al Season 1!

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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
    United States of Al Season 1 Episode 8 - Roht / Sweet Bread
    7.8/10(153 votes)

    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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  2. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 13 - Help / Komak
    7.8/10(124 votes)

    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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  3. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 9 - Birthday / Kaleeza
    7.7/10(128 votes)

    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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  4. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 11 - Blackout / Parchawl
    7.6/10(126 votes)

    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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  5. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 10 - Matchmaker / Roybar
    7.5/10(128 votes)

    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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  6. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 5 - Homesick / Deghyat
    7.3/10(147 votes)

    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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  7. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 6 - Fundraiser / Baspana Towlawal
    7.3/10(159 votes)

    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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  8. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 7 - Car / Motar
    7.1/10(146 votes)

    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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  9. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 3 - Shorts / Neykar
    7.0/10(166 votes)

    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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  10. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 12 - Dog / Spai
    7.0/10(121 votes)

    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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  11. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.9/10(259 votes)

    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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  12. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 2 - Repair / Tarmim
    6.8/10(184 votes)

    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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  13. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 4 - Spinach / Sabzi
    6.6/10(159 votes)

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Roht / Sweet Bread" is the best rated episode of "United States of Al" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 153 votes. Directed by Mark Cendrowski and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/20/2021. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Help / Komak".