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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 1 - Pilot
    3.0/10(256 votes)

    #1 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 2 - Repair / Tarmim
    5.0/10(183 votes)

    #2 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 3 - Shorts / Neykar
    0.0/10(165 votes)

    #3 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 4 - Spinach / Sabzi
    5.0/10(158 votes)

    #4 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 5 - Homesick / Deghyat
    0.0/10(146 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 6 - Fundraiser / Baspana Towlawal
    0.0/10(158 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 7 - Car / Motar
    0.0/10(145 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 8 - Roht / Sweet Bread
    0.0/10(152 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 9 - Birthday / Kaleeza
    0.0/10(127 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:Unknown
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  11. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 10 - Matchmaker / Roybar
    0.0/10(127 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 11 - Blackout / Parchawl
    0.0/10(125 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 12 - Dog / Spai
    0.0/10(119 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 13 - Help / Komak
    0.0/10(123 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:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "United States of Al" season 1. It scored 3/10 based on 256 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/1/2021. This episode is rated 2.0 points higher than the second-best, "Repair / Tarmim".