Best Episodes
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.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
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The episode was rated 7.57 from 126 votes.
As Spencer's high school football career comes to an end, he starts to imagine what his future might look like. Jordan grows concerned about his football future. Asher gets upset when he discovers that Montes has been keeping something from him.
The episode was rated 7.58 from 107 votes.
When the truth comes out, Laura is furious and is left to face the consequences. Spencer asks something of his teammates that could jeopardize the rest of their season. Simone is worried about Jordan and turns to his friends for help.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 124 votes.
Following Layla's advice to see a therapist, Spencer tries to get to the root of his problem, which leads to a shocking revelation; Jordan grows concerned about Simone's behavior; Coop wants to make a music video and turns to the community for help.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 133 votes.
Spencer puts extra pressure on himself and his young teammates during their game against Westlake. Billy and Jordan grow worried when Willie doesn't show up to the game as promised. Billy learns something about Willie he wasn't expecting.
The episode was rated 7.65 from 114 votes.
With Coop performing in Las Vegas, Spencer and some of the gang take a road trip to see her and Layla on tour. Spencer gets a little clarity on his feelings. Olivia notices that Jordan and Simone are acting suspicious.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 131 votes.
Spencer finds himself on the defense after an interview he gave comes out, upsetting his old teammates; Coop and Layla return from tour; Billy is excited for a fresh start at South Crenshaw High.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 146 votes.
Spencer knows he needs to have the game of his life to follow his dream of playing football. Jordan makes a risky choice when it comes to football. Olivia attends a new Narcotics Anonymous in search of a sponsor.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 127 votes.
Both Spencer and Billy are not getting the hero's welcome they expected from the football team and quickly realize they need to adjust their style and start earning the team's trust first.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 147 votes.
Spencer, Olivia, Jordan and Simone decide to visit Simone's aunt at the HBCU in Atlanta where she is a journalism professor. Simone has a run in with a star baseball athlete named Damon.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 112 votes.
Laura notices that Olivia has become more withdrawn and allows Olivia and Jordan to both take a mental health day and get some much-needed twin bonding time; things get heated with Layla and Olivia, leaving Olivia to get some much-needed clarity.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 139 votes.
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The episode was rated 7.81 from 120 votes.
When Billy forces Spencer and Frausto to get on the same page, the night takes an interesting turn. Olivia is excited to hang out with Layla, but the night doesn't go as planned.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 109 votes.
Spencer is upset with Olivia, which leaves him to face some difficult truths of his own. Billy holds school tryouts for a kicker and is surprised at who the number one candidate turns out to be.
The episode was rated 7.85 from 131 votes.
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The episode was rated 7.93 from 122 votes.
