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United States of Al

6.6/10 31 votes
Comedy

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

Episode guide

Seasons

2 available

Season 1

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Episode 1

★ 3.0

Pilot

2021-04-01 · 20m

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.

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Episode 2

★ 5.0

Repair / Tarmim

2021-04-08 · 22m

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.

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Episode 3

Shorts / Neykar

2021-04-15 · 20m

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.

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Episode 4

★ 5.0

Spinach / Sabzi

2021-04-22 · 19m

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.

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Episode 5

Homesick / Deghyat

2021-04-29 · 18m

Riley, Art and Vanessa attempt to help Al feel better when he becomes homesick for his family and traditions.

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Episode 6

Fundraiser / Baspana Towlawal

2021-05-06 · 20m

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.

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Episode 7

Car / Motar

2021-05-13 · 19m

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

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Episode 8

Roht / Sweet Bread

2021-05-20 · 19m

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.

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Episode 9

Birthday / Kaleeza

2021-05-27 · 19m

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.

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Episode 10

Matchmaker / Roybar

2021-06-03 · 20m

Al 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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Episode 11

Blackout / Parchawl

2021-06-10 · 19m

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.

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Episode 12

Dog / Spai

2021-06-17 · 19m

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.

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Episode 13

Help / Komak

2021-06-24 · 21m

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.

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Cast

Parker Young

Parker Young

Riley

Adhir Kalyan

Adhir Kalyan

Al

Dean Norris

Dean Norris

Art

Elizabeth Alderfer

Elizabeth Alderfer

Lizzie

Kelli Goss

Kelli Goss

Vanessa

Farrah Mackenzie

Farrah Mackenzie

Hazel

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