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United States of Al (2021)
Popularity 14.3
Overview
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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Parker YoungRiley
Adhir KalyanAl
Dean NorrisArt
Elizabeth AlderferLizzie
Kelli GossVanessa
Farrah MackenzieHazel
Key Crew
Bobby TelatovichStory Editor
Chuck LorreExecutive Producer
Emily Ann BrandstetterStory Editor
Habib ZahoriStory Editor
Jay O'ConnellProducer
Mahyad TousiExecutive Producer
Maria FerrariExecutive Producer
Ursula TaherianStory Editor
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Season 1
13 episodes · First aired 2021-04-01 · ★ 4.3
E01
Pilot
2021-04-01 · 20 min
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.
E02
Repair / Tarmim
2021-04-08 · 22 min
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.
E03
Shorts / Neykar
2021-04-15 · 20 min
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.
E04
Spinach / Sabzi
2021-04-22 · 19 min
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.
E05
Homesick / Deghyat
2021-04-29 · 18 min
Riley, Art and Vanessa attempt to help Al feel better when he becomes homesick for his family and traditions.
E06
Fundraiser / Baspana Towlawal
2021-05-06 · 20 min
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.
E07
Car / Motar
2021-05-13 · 19 min
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
E08
Roht / Sweet Bread
2021-05-20 · 19 min
Al meets Ariana, an Afghan woman he wants to date, but is dismayed to learn she has a negative opinion of Afghan interpreters who worked for the United States.
E09
Birthday / Kaleeza
2021-05-27 · 19 min
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.
E10
Matchmaker / Roybar
2021-06-03 · 20 min
Al and Riley get the sense that Art might be lonely and missing his late wife so they play matchmaker for him.
E11
Blackout / Parchawl
2021-06-10 · 19 min
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.
E12
Dog / Spai
2021-06-17 · 19 min
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.
E13
Help / Komak
2021-06-24 · 21 min
Al and Vanessa team up to convince Riley to accept the help and benefits he earned for his military service so he can be in good health and embrace the next chapter in his life with his.
Season 2
22 episodes · First aired 2021-10-07
E01
Promises / Wadaha
2021-10-07 · 21 min
Al, Riley, Art, Lizzie and Vanessa work together against a ticking clock to get Al's sister out of Afghanistan and to safety after Kabul falls.
E02
Repo / Wapas Geri
2021-10-14 · 19 min
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.
E03
Mo / Masoud
2021-10-21 · 19 min
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.
E04
Panic / Tars
2021-10-28 · 20 min
When Al begins having panic attacks, Riley, Art and Lizzie encourage him to seek therapy so he can deal with stress.
E05
Date / Didar
2021-11-04 · 20 min
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
E06
Veterans Day / Roz-e Sarbaz
2021-11-11 · 19 min
Riley struggles with his disability rating as he prepares to meet up with some military buddies for Veterans Day; with Art's help, Lizzie finally opens a box of her fiance's belongings.
E07
College / Pohantoon
2021-11-18 · 20 min
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.
E08
Wisdom / Hikmat
2021-12-02 · 20 min
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.
E09
Christmas / Krismis
2021-12-09 · 20 min
Vanessa becomes upset when Riley invites his new girlfriend to a family Christmas party; Art is uncomfortable when Lois gets him an incredibly expensive sweater as a gift.
E10
Professor / Ustad
2022-01-06 · 20 min
When Al invites his professor over for dinner, Al's professor and Lizzie start flirting with each other; Riley hits a snag in his physical relationship with Holly and seeks out his therapist for help.
E11
Punch / Musht
2022-01-13 · 19 min
When Hazel gets in trouble at school, Riley and Vanessa disagree on how to handle the issue.
E12
Poker / Pokar
2022-01-20 · 18 min
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.
E13
Hunt / Shikar
2022-01-27 · 20 min
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.
E14
Kiss / Maach
2022-02-24 · 19 min
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.
E15
Tattoo / Khaal
2022-03-03 · 19 min
When Riley realizes how much he cares for Holly, he tries to impress her with a giant romantic gesture. Also, Vanessa tries to talk Hazel out of getting a drastic haircut.
E16
Gout / Nikres
2022-03-10 · 19 min
When Art tries to hide his gout flare up, the family is shocked to learn how long it's been since he saw a doctor and they try to convince him to go.
E17
Virgin / Bakr
2022-03-31 · 20 min
Heartbroken over Ariana, Al begins dating Cindy, who Riley feels is too wild for him.
E18
Divorce / Talaq
2022-04-14 · 20 min
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.
E19
Guilt / Gunah
2022-04-21 · 18 min
Riley begins to feel guilty about his affair with Vanessa after a heart-to-heart with her boyfriend, Freddy. Also, Al's family wants to arrange a marriage for him at home because they don't approve of him dating multiple women.
E20
Sock / Jeraab
2022-04-28
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.
E21
Desire / Khwast
2022-05-12
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.
E22
Chaos / Aashob
2022-05-19
Riley comes clean to Freddy about his relationship with Vanessa, and Cindy grows increasingly possessive of Al.
