All American

10 Best Episodes of All American - Season 1

When a rising high school football player from South Central L.A. is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High, the wins, losses and struggles of two families from vastly different worlds - Compton and Beverly Hills - begin to collide. Inspired by the life of pro football player Spencer Paysinger.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 12, 2023.

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All American - S1E7

#15 - California Love (Season 1 - Episode 7)

At an explosive homecoming dance, friendships in both Crenshaw and Beverly will be put to the test when decisions made by Spencer trigger an avalanche that drastically changes the course of several lives. Meanwhile, Billy finds himself forced to spend some quality time with Grace and defend his decision to marry outside of the culture. Meanwhile, Coop realizes that getting Shawn out of gang life may come at a steep price for her.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 244 votes.

All American - S1E2

#14 - 99 Problems (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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While trying to be all things, on and off the field, Spencer quickly discovers the rules he played by at Crenshaw no longer apply in Beverly Hills. Meanwhile, Coop is also forced to learn a new set of rules, with Spencer’s protective “Halo Effect” now gone.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 337 votes.

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#13 - The Choice Is Yours (Season 1 - Episode 6)

The return of Layla’s music mogul father gives Spencer the perfect opportunity to give back to Crenshaw and reunite with an increasingly distant Coop. But Coop’s deepening affiliation with Shawn’s gang threatens Spencer’s good intentions. Billy, Jordan and Asher take a journey to Malibu to scout their next big rival as tensions simmer between Jordan and Asher.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 265 votes.

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#12 - All We Got (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Spencer’s worlds come together to celebrate his birthday in Beverly Hills. But mixing the dysfunctional families – with the dash of an unexpected guest – ends in disaster. Olivia and Jordan, on a mission to uncover a family secret, discover a missing link to their father’s past. Meanwhile, Coop and Patience struggle to define their blossoming romance.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 281 votes.

All American - S1E14

#11 - Regulate (Season 1 - Episode 14)

Spencer wants no part of his father’s return and Billy confronts him about their tumultuous past. Meanwhile, Layla forces Asher to re-evaluate his life.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 198 votes.

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#10 - Lose Yourself (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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

The episode was rated 7.78 from 285 votes.

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#9 - All Eyez on Me (Season 1 - Episode 11)

At a college recruiting event, Spencer’s former teammates from Crenshaw show up, which causes Spencer to lose focus. Olivia comes to Asher’s aid, while Jordan struggles with the opportunities that comes with being Billy Baker’s son.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 214 votes.

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#8 - Homecoming (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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Beverly has their big Homecoming game and the pressure is on. Post-dance, Spencer is feeling the weight of the effects of his arrival at Beverly… as well as his departure from Crenshaw… and tries to set things right. Meanwhile, Billy tries to bring together his team for a win that will send them to the district play-offs for the first time since he became head coach… But Billy discovers doing what’s right and winning aren’t always the same thing.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 245 votes.

All American - S1E9

#7 - Keep Ya Head Up (Season 1 - Episode 9)

Spencer should be on top of the world – his football team is headed to the playoffs and he can finally be with Layla – but he can’t shake a major tragedy that occurred causing him to question everything. Meanwhile, Coop learns some disturbing information about a friend and Jordan is worried about the results of a drug test that could end his football career for good.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 241 votes.

All American - S1E15

#6 - Best Kept Secret (Season 1 - Episode 15)

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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, while Coop tries to stop a plan she set in motion, with tragic consequences.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 210 votes.

All American - S1E1

#5 - Pilot (Season 1 - Episode 1)

High school football player Spencer James gets a chance at a better life, playing for Beverly Hills High School.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 386 votes.

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#4 - i (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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Spencer and Jordan spend an unexpected day together back in Crenshaw where our Beverly Hills golden boy, Jordan, gets his first taste of real life in South Central LA. Meanwhile, Billy struggles with his identity as a father as Olivia and Layla attempt to rekindle their friendship. And Coop faces her own truth, coming clean to her parents about being gay.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 304 votes.

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#3 - Back in the Day (Season 1 - Episode 12)

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

The episode was rated 7.94 from 216 votes.

All American - S1E16

#2 - Championships (Season 1 - Episode 16)

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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 in order to get his family back.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 211 votes.

All American - S1E13

#1 - Legacy (Season 1 - Episode 13)

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

The episode was rated 8.02 from 227 votes.

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