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United States of Al
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.
- Cast:
- Parker Young, Adhir Kalyan, Dean Norris, Elizabeth Alderfer
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- CBS
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Season 1
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E01
Episode 1
★ 3.0Pilot
2021-04-01 · 20mMarine 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.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 5.0Repair / Tarmim
2021-04-08 · 22mAl 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.
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E03
Episode 3
Shorts / Neykar
2021-04-15 · 20mAl 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.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 5.0Spinach / Sabzi
2021-04-22 · 19mExasperated 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.
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E05
Episode 5
Homesick / Deghyat
2021-04-29 · 18mRiley, Art and Vanessa attempt to help Al feel better when he becomes homesick for his family and traditions.
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E06
Episode 6
Fundraiser / Baspana Towlawal
2021-05-06 · 20mWhen 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.
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E07
Episode 7
Car / Motar
2021-05-13 · 19mAfter 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
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E08
Episode 8
Roht / Sweet Bread
2021-05-20 · 19mAl 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.
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E09
Episode 9
Birthday / Kaleeza
2021-05-27 · 19mWhen 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.
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E10
Episode 10
Matchmaker / Roybar
2021-06-03 · 20mAl and Riley get the sense that Art might be lonely and missing his late wife so they play matchmaker for him.
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E11
Episode 11
Blackout / Parchawl
2021-06-10 · 19mAl 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.
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E12
Episode 12
Dog / Spai
2021-06-17 · 19mRiley 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.
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E13
Episode 13
Help / Komak
2021-06-24 · 21mAl 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.
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Parker Young
Riley
Adhir Kalyan
Al
Dean Norris
Art
Elizabeth Alderfer
Lizzie
Kelli Goss
Vanessa
Farrah Mackenzie
Hazel