The essential episodes of All American

Watch these 15 in order and you've got All American — each pick states its reason.

1. 01

   S01E01 · Pilot · October 10, 2018 · 1h

   Pilot8.0

   Spencer James is a rising high school football player and an A student at South Crenshaw High who is recruited by Beverly High School's football coach Billy Baker. Spencer is conflicted on whether or not to move to Beverly High but Spencer's mother, Grace, and his best friend, Coop, convince Spencer it's an opportunity he has to seize. When Spencer is forced to move in with Billy and his family, these two families and their vastly different worlds are drawn together. They will discover that the differences that divide us on the surface hide a deeper connection – the complicated, imperfect humanity that unites us all.

2. 02

   S01E08 · Season 1 peak · December 12, 2018 · 1h

   Homecoming9.5

   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.

3. 03

   S01E09 · Top rated · January 16, 2019 · 1h

   Keep Ya Head Up9.5

   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.

4. 04

   S01E10 · Top rated · January 23, 2019 · 1h

   m.A.A.d. city9.5

   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.

5. 05

   S01E16 · Top rated · March 20, 2019 · 1h

   Championships9.3

   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. Bre-

6. 06

   S02E01 · Season 2 peak · October 7, 2019 · 1h

   Hussle & Motivate10.0

   After winning the state championship, Spencer James faces a difficult decision that could transform his reputation. Billy realizes he needs to make some major changes to get his life back on track, while Grace and Corey have a tough conversation regarding their family.

7. 07

   S02E02 · Top rated · October 14, 2019 · 1h

   Speak Ya Clout9.3

   With Spencer torn about where to play football, he is taken aback to learn who his Dad has added to the team. Jordan faces repercussions for not taking his upcoming football game seriously. Layla gets mad at Spencer after Olivia let it slip about his football plans. Meanwhile, Coop has found her voice again through music, which may bridge the gap between her and her mom.

8. 08

   S02E04 · Top rated · October 28, 2019 · 1h

   They Reminisce Over You10.0

   When Spencer tries to talk to Layla about what is going on, things don't work out quite as he hoped. It's Billy, Corey and Grace's 25th high school reunion which brings up a lot of memories and unfinished business. Laura becomes upset when she discovers Jordan has found a way around being grounded. Meanwhile, Asher turns to Olivia for support when someone from his past wants to see him. Bre-.

9. 09

   S02E05 · Top rated · November 11, 2019 · 1h

   Bring the Pain10.0

   After Spencer and Olivia's efforts to try to get help for Layla blow up in their faces, Layla pretends that everything is fine by throwing a birthday party for Olivia and Jordan. With Spencer not in a good place after the news he receives about Corey, he is forced to have dinner with the biggest football booster, and it doesn't go well. Coop is ready to start recording the music she wants but Preach pushes her to try something that isn't her style. Meanwhile, Jordan finds himself in trouble and turns to his dad for help, leaving Billy to do what's best for his family even though Laura doesn't like it.

10. 10

    S02E06 · Top rated · November 18, 2019 · 1h

    Hard Knock Life10.0

    An exhibition 7-on-7 rematch of the Beverly Eagles vs. South Crenshaw creates tension for all the players, but especially when Darnell proposes a bet that Spencer can't refuse. Jordan realizes that he needs help and turns to Billy and Laura for support. Olivia and Asher are trying to figure out what the future for them means. Meanwhile, Coop turns to Layla for help with her song and to get in good with Layla's dad, but Coop isn't prepared for what she hears.

11. 11

    S02E07 · Top rated · November 25, 2019 · 1h

    Coming Home10.0

    With Spencer, Grace, Dillon and Darnell reeling from the news about why Corey may have left, they set out on a mission to find him. After locating Corey and trying to convince him to go home with them, the weekend turns out to be just what everyone needed. In an effort to keep fighting for the family to be whole again, Billy arranges for the family to meet with a family therapist and possibly help decide on the next step for them. During the session, the therapist gives Jordan and Olivia a separate assignment, which helps them learn more about each other than either knew.

12. 12

    S02E10 · Top rated · January 27, 2020 · 1h

    Protect Ya Neck10.0

    With Tyrone back on the streets, Spencer is being a little overly protective of Coop and Laura and finds himself in uncharted territory. Olivia is nervous about her upcoming SoLA Muse Cotillion and tries to lean on Asher, but he seems more focused on football than ever. Coop and Patience are trying to get back into a rhythm, but things get worse when Coop's jealous streak comes out. Meanwhile, Jordan alerts Billy about what he sees on social media that makes Billy worry a little.

13. 13

    S02E11 · Top rated · February 3, 2020 · 1h

    Crossroad10.0

    With Spencer in bad shape, Grace, Billy, Laura, Olivia and Layla rush to his side. Knowing there is a big decision he needs to make, the community from both Crenshaw and Beverly Hills rally around him to show support. In the meantime, Spencer asks Coop to do him a favor, but somehow things go from bad to worse. Elsewhere, Jordan and his teammates step up to help Billy out while he is tending to other matters.

14. 14

    S02E12 · Top rated · February 10, 2020 · 1h

    Only Time Will Tell10.0

    Billy and Grace are concerned that Spencer is going to push himself too hard before he is ready, which could make things worse for Spencer in the long run. Determined to secure their football future, Spencer, Darnell and Jordan decide to go on a college football visit, but Darnell's chance might be taken away by someone close to him. Asher's teammates and Olivia have been noticing a difference in Asher's performance and attitude on and off the field, leaving them to wonder why he is pushing himself so hard. Meanwhile, Layla thinks she knows what she wants to do with her future and needs Coop to do it.

15. 15

    S05E20 · Season 5 peak · May 15, 2023 · 1h

    Now That We've Found Love8.5

    In an epic season finale, dramatic changes are on the horizon for the whole gang. With so many lessons learned from their enormous loss, the road forward is destined to be influenced by the past.