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All American Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2018 - 2019
Spencer James (Daniel Ezra) is a rising high-school football player and grade-A student, born and raised in Compton and the star of South Crenshaw High. His life, however, gets turned upside down when he's recruited by Billy Baker (Taye Diggs), the football coach of Beverly High School. Now, Spencer must navigate between two hugely different worlds, Compton and Beverly Hills, while trying to stay afloat in his new surroundings. Inspired by the life of real athlete Spencer Paysinger.
Episode 1
Pilot
Wed, Oct 10, 2018 60 mins
In the premiere, South Crenshaw High Spencer James is recruited to play for Beverly High School. He's then forced to move in with his coach, Billy Baker, and his family, and they soon discover that a deeper connection despite their surface differences.
Episode 2
99 Problems
Wed, Oct 17, 2018 60 mins
Spencer discovers that the rules in Beverly Hills differ from those at Crenshaw. Meanwhile, Coop is also forced to learn a new set of rules, with Spencer's protective "Halo Effect" now gone.
Episode 3
i
Wed, Oct 24, 2018 60 mins
Spencer and Jordan spend an unexpected day together back in Crenshaw where 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. Coop faces her own truth, coming clean to her parents about being gay.
Episode 4
Lose Yourself
Wed, Nov 7, 2018 60 mins
Spencer becomes seduced by the Beverly Hills good life during a three-game winning streak. Meanwhile, Coop is also being seduced by a new way of life—gang life—and everything it offers her.
Episode 5
All We Got
Wed, Nov 14, 2018 60 mins
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.
Episode 6
The Choice Is Yours
Wed, Nov 28, 2018 60 mins
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.
Episode 7
California Love
Wed, Dec 5, 2018 60 mins
At an explosive homecoming dance, friendships in both Crenshaw and Beverly are 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.
Episode 8
Homecoming
Wed, Dec 12, 2018 60 mins
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 playoffs for the first time since he became head coach. But Billy discovers that doing what's right and winning aren't always the same thing.
Episode 9
Keep Ya Head Up
Wed, Jan 16, 2019 60 mins
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.
Episode 10
m.A.A.d. city
Wed, Jan 23, 2019 60 mins
As Coop gets more involved in gang life, her relationship with Patience is tested, while Spencer is determined to find a way to help his community stop the violence that keeps occurring. Jordan is developing a relationship with his grandfather, which brings up family issues for Billy.
Episode 11
All Eyez on Me
Wed, Jan 30, 2019 60 mins
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.
Episode 12
Back in the Day
Wed, Feb 6, 2019 60 mins
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.
Episode 13
Legacy
Wed, Feb 27, 2019 60 mins
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.
Episode 14
Regulate
Wed, Mar 6, 2019 60 mins
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.
Episode 15
Best Kept Secret
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 60 mins
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.
Episode 16
Championships
Wed, Mar 20, 2019 60 mins
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.
