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Season 1 – All American

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2018

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Spencer James is a rising high school football player and A student at South Crenshaw High, but when coach Billy Baker recruits him to join his team in Beverly Hills, Spencer's mother, Grace, and his best friend, Coop, convince him it's an opportunity he has to seize. Forced to move in with Billy and his family to protect his transfer permit to Beverly, Billy's son Jordan, who is also the starting quarterback, is less than thrilled to be sharing his father's attention -- or the team spotlight. While Spencer struggles to find his footing, he makes an unlikely friend in Jordan's sister, who is struggling with her own demons.

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Critics Consensus

All American's ambitious attempts to tackle class struggles and classroom drama largely play thanks to its winning cast -- an auspicious start to a promising new series.

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Emily St. James

Vox

All American is an intriguing stew of teen soap tastes that taste great together.

Oct 11, 2018

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Natalie

Autostraddle

In a disappointing TV season, All American stands out as one of the fall's few bright spots, thanks in large part to the bond forged between Coop and Spencer.

Oct 11, 2018

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Kelly Lawler

USA Today

Watching "American" is like a class reunion: Comforting and nostalgic, but with a few surprises tucked up its sleeve. It's the kind of show that's easy to cheer for, even if its football team isn't that great yet.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 11, 2018

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Ja-Quan Greene

Black Nerd Problems

The show does a good job of taking advantage of the small joys and positive moments in a young person's life, and in particular, a young black man's life.

Apr 28, 2020

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Melissa Camacho

Common Sense Media

Football series addresses classism, racism, and bullying .

Rated: 3/5

Oct 17, 2018

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Sesali Bowen

Refinery29

All American is, regardless, refreshingly Black... The interlocking politics of race, sports, and school is real and has been the subject of numerous documentaries, and this series dramatizes it effectively, if superficially.

Oct 11, 2018

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SkyRo P

This television series has had its fair share of highs and lows, with moments that feel like pure gold and others that come across as underwhelming. Season one took me on a roller coaster ride, piquing my interest in the show with its character development and intricate storylines. While Spencer's character initially threw me off with his over-the-top behavior, season two offered a different perspective and allowed for growth and redemption. Characters like Olivia, Jordan, and L added depth to the series, but Coop remained a weak link for me. As the series progressed into season three, I found myself falling behind and losing interest. Despite eventually catching up, I felt this season was the weakest link, lacking the engagement I had experienced before. However, season four marked a turning point, reigniting my excitement and setting the stage for a thrilling narrative shift. Season five soared to new heights, becoming the pinnacle of the series. The unexpected turn of events surrounding Billy left me eagerly anticipating the next chapter and the unfolding adventure. However, as the series heads towards its final season, I find myself less captivated. While I continue to follow the storyline, it lacks the gripping allure of earlier seasons, especially since Billy's character is no longer present. In hindsight, the final season may have struggled to maintain the series' initial charm, especially in the absence of Billy. Despite this, I remain committed to seeing the story through to its conclusion, even if it fails to capture my attention as effectively as earlier seasons.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/11/24

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Leigh T

These young actors are captivating. The main character (Spencer) is a brilliant actor. He has me convinced. I would love to see this for the next 10 years!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Jenn H

Great series, the actors held my attention. Very entertaining series…

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/22

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Audience Member

Despite some predictability, the season sets solid groundwork for many layers of depth for its main cast. It feels like they only scratched the surface of certain characters and storyline potential, which keeps you interested and engaged. Episodes are meaty, and it's a long season. It also boasts gripping performances and a constantly untangling storyline is believable and takes-on real-world issue such as classism, race, and intersectionality. Great modern soap/sports-drama series.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/09/23

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Audience Member

This is an amazing start up to a show and introduces the characters pretty well. It's entertaining and hypes you up in the end which makes you want to watch the next episode automatically so that you can then go into an endless cycle of watching.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/09/23

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Curtis C

There's a lot to like in Season 1.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/15/21

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Daniel Ezra

Spencer James

Taye Diggs

Coach Billy Baker

Samantha Logan

Olivia Baker

Bre-Z

Tiana Cooper

Greta Onieogou

Layla Faisal

Monet Mazur

Laura Fine-Baker

Episode 1

Aired Oct 10, 2018

Pilot

When Spencer James is recruited by Beverly High School's football coach, he feels conflicted on whether or not to move from South Crenshaw High.

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Episode 2

Aired Oct 17, 2018

99 Problems

While trying to be all things -- on and off the field -- Spencer discovers the rules he played by at Crenshaw no longer apply in Beverly Hills; Coop is forced to learn new ground rules with Spencer's protective Halo Effect now gone.

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Episode 3

Aired Oct 24, 2018

Spencer and Jordan spend an unexpected day together in Crenshaw and Jordan gets his first taste of real life in south central Los Angeles; Billy struggles with his identity as a father; Olivia and Layla attempt to rekindle their friendship.

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Episode 4

Aired Nov 7, 2018

Lose Yourself

While riding the exhilarating wave of a three-game winning streak, Spencer becomes seduced by the lifestyle, leading to an unexpected adventure with Asher; Coop is also being seduced by a new way of life -- gang life -- and everything it offers her.

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Episode 5

Aired Nov 14, 2018

All We Got

Spencer's worlds come together to celebrate his birthday in Beverly Hills but mixing the dysfunctional families ends in disaster; Olivia and Jordan discover a missing link to their father's past; Coop and Patience struggle to define their romance.

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Episode 6

Aired Nov 28, 2018

The Choice Is Yours

The return of Layla's father gives Spencer the perfect opportunity to give back to Crenshaw and reunite with an increasingly distant Coop; Billy, Jordan and Asher take a journey to Malibu to scout their next big rival.

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Episode 7

Aired Dec 5, 2018

California Love

At an explosive homecoming dance, friendships in both Crenshaw and Beverly are put to the test; Spencer makes decisions that drastically change the course of several lives; Billy finds himself forced to spend some quality time with Grace.

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Episode 8

Aired Dec 12, 2018

Homecoming

Beverly has their big Homecoming game; Spencer feels the weight of the effects of his arrival at Beverly and tries to set things right; Billy tries to bring together his team for a win that will send them to the district playoffs.

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Episode 9

Aired Jan 16, 2019

Keep Ya Head Up

Spencer can't shake a major tragedy that occurred, causing him to question everything; Coop learns some disturbing information about a friend; Jordan is worried about the results of a drug test that could end his football career for good.

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Episode 10

Aired Jan 23, 2019

m.A.A.d. city

Coop becomes more involved in gang life, which tests her relationship with Patience; Spencer looks for a way to help his community stop violence; Jordan's relationship with his grandfather brings up issues for Billy.

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Episode 11

Aired Jan 30, 2019

All Eyez on Me

At a college recruiting event, Spencer's former teammates from Crenshaw show up, causing him to lose focus; Olivia comes to Asher's aid; Jordan struggles with the opportunities that come with being Billy Baker's son.

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Episode 12

Aired Feb 6, 2019

Back in the Day

Spencer tries not to repeat the mistakes of his past with his relationship with Layla; Olivia struggles with her sobriety; Billy reveals to Laura something he did to protect his family; Coop has conflicted emotions about reuniting with her father.

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Episode 13

Aired Feb 27, 2019

Legacy

With playoffs and midterms looming, Spencer makes a few shocking discoveries about his father; Coop desperately wants to bring down her enemies; Jordan makes a connection with his grandfather.

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Episode 14

Aired Mar 6, 2019

Regulate

Spencer wants no part of his father's return; Billy confronts Spencer's father; Layla forces Asher to re-evaluate his life.

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Episode 15

Aired Mar 13, 2019

Best Kept Secret

Spencer learns the real reason his father left when he was growing up -- and is devastated by the truth; Billy must deal with the repercussions of decisions he made in the past; Coop tries to stop a plan she set in motion, with tragic consequences.

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Episode 16

Aired Mar 20, 2019

Championships

Spencer suffers a devastating setback and gets strength from an unlikely source; Billy, while focused on the championship game, realizes that he has to face some tough truths to get his family back.

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