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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 Worst Episode
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    United States of Al Season 1 Episode 4 - Spinach / Sabzi
    6.6/10(158 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 17 - Virgin / Bakr
    6.7/10(77 votes)

    #2 - Virgin / Bakr

    S2:E17

    Heartbroken over Ariana, Al begins dating Cindy, who Riley feels is too wild for him.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 2 - Repair / Tarmim
    6.8/10(183 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.9/10(258 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 3 - Shorts / Neykar
    7.0/10(165 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 8 - Wisdom / Hikmat
    7.0/10(96 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 7 - Car / Motar
    7.1/10(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:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. United States of Al Season 1 Episode 12 - Dog / Spai
    7.1/10(120 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 20 - Sock / Jeraab
    7.1/10(63 votes)

    #9 - Sock / Jeraab

    S2:E20

    Al decides to take his relationship with Cindy to the next level, but things go awry when he becomes incredibly nervous. Also, Riley learns some information about Vanessa that makes him wonder if they are on the same page about their relationship.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

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

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

    #13 - 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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  14. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 21 - Desire / Khwast
    7.3/10(64 votes)

    #14 - Desire / Khwast

    S2:E21

    The family grows concerned when Al starts skipping classes to spend more time with Cindy; Riley questions how much longer he and Vanessa can keep hiding their relationship.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. United States of Al Season 2 Episode 2 - Repo / Wapas Geri
    7.4/10(113 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 1 Episode 10 - Matchmaker / Roybar
    7.5/10(127 votes)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Spinach / Sabzi" is the worst rated episode of "United States of Al". It scored 6.6/10 based on 158 votes. Directed by Nikki Lorre and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/22/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Virgin / Bakr".