The Best Episodes of United States of Al Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.9/10(258 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E14/1/2021

   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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   Director:Mark Cendrowski

   Writers:Maria Ferrari, David Goetsch
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   6.8/10(183 votes)

   #2 - Repair / Tarmim

   S1:E24/8/2021

   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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   Director:Nikki Lorre

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   7.0/10(165 votes)

   #3 - Shorts / Neykar

   S1:E34/15/2021

   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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   6.6/10(158 votes)

   #4 - Spinach / Sabzi

   S1:E44/22/2021

   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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   7.3/10(146 votes)

   #5 - Homesick / Deghyat

   S1:E54/29/2021

   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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   7.3/10(158 votes)

   #6 - Fundraiser / Baspana Towlawal

   S1:E65/6/2021

   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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   7.1/10(145 votes)

   #7 - Car / Motar

   S1:E75/13/2021

   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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   7.8/10(152 votes)

   #8 - Roht / Sweet Bread

   S1:E85/20/2021

   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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   7.7/10(127 votes)

   #9 - Birthday / Kaleeza

   S1:E95/27/2021

   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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    7.5/10(127 votes)

    #10 - Matchmaker / Roybar

    S1:E106/3/2021

    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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    7.6/10(125 votes)

    #11 - Blackout / Parchawl

    S1:E116/10/2021

    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. 

    7.1/10(120 votes)

    #12 - Dog / Spai

    S1:E126/17/2021

    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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    7.8/10(123 votes)

    #13 - Help / Komak

    S1:E136/24/2021

    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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