The WORST episodes of All American: Homecoming
Every episode of All American: Homecoming ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of All American: Homecoming!
Follow the journeys of Simone Hicks, a tennis hopeful from Beverly Hills, and elite baseball player Damon Sims from Chicago, as they navigate life at the prestigious HBCU Bringston University.
#1 - Control
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/29/2024
Simone's friends turn out for her on her 21st birthday. Keisha is concerned that she hasn't heard back from any graduate programs. Marcus struggles with making an important connection. JR talks to Lando about bringing baseball back to Bringston.
#2 - Free Your Mind
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2022
Still not getting the sisterhood bond she craves from the tennis team, Simone’s interest in joining a sorority grows, but she runs into some roadblocks. Marcus tasks Damon and JR with hosting a potential top baseball recruit, but unexpected tension between the two messes up everything. Nate puts a more inclusive spin on an annual Black History Month event that not everyone is thrilled about. Thea’s desire to return to the court forces her to decide on the best course for her career. Meanwhile, Amara and Marcus meet resistance when they try to speak their truths.
#3 - Integrity
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/28/2022
Simone is trying to break her long-running tennis curse by acing her presentation and dealing with boy drama, but a blast from her past brings its own drama. Damon and Thea are all set for a weekend away until the pressure of the high-stakes game and interview messes with their plans. Marcus learns some disappointing news and turns to Amara for support. Meanwhile, Cam plays matchmaker for JR, and a visit from a dance alum raises the bar for Keisha, and she’s not sure how to handle the pressure.
#4 - Rock the Boat
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/23/2023
Once again, Simone’s world has been rocked, leaving her no choice but to stand up for herself with her support system fighting right by her side. Damon is at a personal low, but things get worse when a salacious rumor circulates about him and the baseball team. Keisha’s dance trajectory hits a major roadblock leaving everyone to rally around her. JR reflects on his friendship when Cam shows interest in KEK. Meanwhile, Amara struggles with trying to balance being president and being an aunt.
#5 - Hard Place
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/30/2023
Simone struggles with trying to balance her new “duties” and her loyalty to Nate, leaving her to question if she made the right decision. Marcus sees that Thea is struggling on the court and offers her help in an unexpected way. Damon tries to keep the baseball team focused as they inch closer to a big achievement. Meanwhile, Cam isn’t sure if pledging is for him, leaving JR to reevaluate the fraternity’s strategy.
#6 - Lose to Win
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/13/2023
As Simone and the Bringston tennis team travel to their tournament, prepared to dominate, an unexpected encounter puts them in danger. Simone, being a leader for her team, provides strength in a time of serious trouble. Damon ponders his next move in one area of his life, while dealing with a new baseball rival that ends up proving useful. Meanwhile, Nathaniel is presented with a challenge that she is unsure if she should accept, and Keisha works vigorously to appease her professor, which is met with grim consequences.
#7 - Stand Up for Something
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/20/2023
Simone and the Bringston tennis team work together to make the biggest decision of their season. Meanwhile, the Lions face off against their biggest rival for the conference championship as Damon realizes he has competition for Simone's heart. Cam goes to JR with a serious situation, leaving JR with the weight of the world on his shoulders. And Nate needs to choose between an important interview or standing by her friends.
#8 - Diary
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/27/2023
As Simone preps for the Exhibition Match, she is presented with unexpected obstacles that help her decide between Damon and Lando. JR stands up for Cam in an unusual way. Damon gets advice from an unlikely source as he struggles with an important interview. Nate learns the truth about her secret admirer. Keisha sees her situation with Dr. Pace in a new light and Marcus surprises Amara with something she did not see coming.
#9 - Ready or Not
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/8/2024
Simone is concerned about changes taking place at Bringston and wants to bring attention to the issues, but things don't go as expected. Marcus seeks advice from an unlikely source. JR makes a decision about his future.
#10 - Level Up
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/15/2024
Simone leads up the PKZ voter registration drive and chooses an unexpected partner. JR confides in Keisha; Gabi tells Cam that she is worried about JR.
#11 - Right My Wrongs
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/22/2024
Simone pushes the tennis team a bit too hard and suffers the consequences. Amara clashes with Nate about new campus safety measures.
#12 - No More Drama
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/14/2022
When Amara realizes that the student body is still reeling from recent events on campus, she gives everyone a mental health day. While everyone seems to be enjoying the activities on the quad, Simone struggles with relaxing and finding a connection that doesn’t involve tennis. Damon is feeling insecure about his relationship with Thea, so he makes plans for the two of them, but when Thea gets a surprise visitor, things get awkward for Thea. Keisha is worried about how Cam is holding up, but is commandeered by her dance professor, leaving Coach Marcus the opportunity to step up for Cam. Meanwhile, JR tries his hand at casual dating and learns something about his relationship style.
#13 - Before I Let Go
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/5/2024
Simone struggles with a crisis as Thea returns to Bringston; Keisha goes to JR for advice. Lando learns more about the history of KEK.
#14 - New Normal
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/12/2024
Simone has to choose between the most important things in her life. Nate's cousin reaches out, which brings up some very raw emotions resulting in a heart-to-heart with Lando. Keisha comes up with a plan to help JR.
#15 - Lift Me Up
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/19/2024
Nate urges Simone to let Amara know what is going on with her health. Amara surprises everyone and returns to Bringston for Thanksgiving. Marcus tries to bond with Noah. Cam wonders if Keisha and JR are spending too much time together.
#16 - Have You Seen Her?
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/26/2024
When JR is unable to take Simone to her appointment, Lando steps in. Lando and Simone help each other see the best in themselves. Simone makes a confession to someone important in her life.
#17 - Pain Is Inevitable
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/2/2024
When Simone is forced to fight for her spot on the tennis team, she encounters an unlikely adversary on the court. JR and Lando pitch the board to bring baseball back to Bringston. Cam makes a huge gamble resulting in a visit from Big Hank.
#18 - Un-Break My Heart
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/9/2024
Simone and JR become inspired by the importance of legacy and have new ideas about their futures. Cam and Keisha hit a crossroad in their relationship. Nate stumbles upon something she was not meant to find. Marcus holds a wellness event.
#19 - After the Love Has Gone
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/16/2024
Simone is determined to return to tennis as a champion. JR thinks Noah may be hiding something. Gabi joins Cam at the recording studio and makes a discovery.
#20 - I Stand Alone
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/23/2024
Simone gets ready to face one of the toughest matches of her career as the team comes up with an idea to get student support for the tennis team. JR finds a sponsor for the club team, but not everyone is on board with the choice. Keisha has an idea.
#21 - Survivor
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/30/2024
Simone opens up to Amara when her integrity is questioned. Damon returns and gives some sound advice to JR. Lando is skeptical about his future possibilities. Marcus wants to do everything he can for Noah but is met with some resistance.
#22 - We Shall Not Be Moved
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2022
When Cam receives a disturbing call for Amara, Amara immediately jumps into action which requires Bringston to shelter in place. Simone struggles with being able to participate in Baby Shay’s first day of daycare only virtually, but when chaos ensues on campus, she finds comfort from someone unexpected. Damon comes to a decision about his birth parents which helps him make a surprising revelation. Not a fan of how Nate’s boyfriend treats Nate, Keisha grows concerned when Nate goes missing. Meanwhile, JR revisits a painful time in his past, forcing him to figure out what he wants for his future.
#23 - Start Over
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/21/2022
Simone is excited to move into her dorm and start navigating life on her own terms, but her past choices present unexpected setbacks. Eager to turn the baseball team around, Damon and Coach Marcus are thrown an even bigger curve ball than they were anticipating. Meanwhile, Amara faces the consequences of her actions, and what that means for her future.
#24 - Under Pressure
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/28/2022
With everything Simone is trying to balance, she starts to crack but finds the motivation to keep going from a group assignment with Damon and Thea. Damon struggles to bond with the team, but with the help of JR, Damon does something that scares him and gets him back on track. Keisha wrestles with letting go of her dream, while Cam's dream may be over before it even started. Meanwhile, Coach Marcus witnesses what the cost of being a whistleblower is having on Amara.
#25 - Love and War
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/7/2022
When Damon and JR devise a plan to help boost the baseball team's morale, they realize they have their work cut out for them when an unforeseen obstacle enters that could derail their efforts. Simone tries to extend an olive branch to Thea, but things don't turn out as she was expecting. As the RA in her dorm, Keisha is met with constant complaints and in the midst of it all, a secret she has been keeping from a friend is revealed. Meanwhile, a former student offers Amara a tempting offer, but Coach Marcus makes a surprising discovery that might be of more interest to Amara.