The WORST episodes of All American
Every episode of All American ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of All American!
When a rising high school football player from South Central L.A. is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High, the wins, losses and struggles of two families from vastly different worlds - Crenshaw and Beverly Hills - begin to collide.
#1 - Trust Issues
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/29/2024
After having some issues with a new game strategy on the field, Spencer diverts his attention to helping a South Crenshaw High player, who has been struggling with his own issues. A surprise visit by Olivia’s BFF Ashley causes some tension between Olivia and Spencer. Elsewhere, Laura guest lectures Coop’s law class, and Layla helps Jordan find a new roommate at the beach house.
#2 - Business Is Business
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/15/2024
New changes on the field begin to create tension between Spencer and Jordan at the worst possible time. While working on her latest project, Olivia deals with the emotional fallout of digging too deep into the past. Elsewhere, Asher is forced to make a difficult decision after losing one of his star players.
#3 - The Next Episode
Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/10/2024
When a couples' trip doesn't go as planned, Spencer volunteers the Vortex's help at South Crenshaw High's production of "Romeo and Juliet." Jordan and Layla receive news from their wedding venue that leaves them each feeling conflicted.
#4 - Black Out
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/22/2024
After celebrating his 21st birthday, Spencer enlists Coop’s help to figure out what happened at his party the night before. Elsewhere, Olivia and Jordan reminisce about their childhood with Billy, and Asher deals with the fallout of a tough decision he’s made.
#5 - Connection
Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/6/2024
After a spontaneous trip to the cabin leaves the Vortex without internet, they decide to spend their time helping Spencer with his latest case studies on relationships. In the process, Spencer and Olivia are forced to deal with their growing issues head-on, while Jordan makes an unexpected discovery about Layla. Finally, Laura reveals some difficult news to Coop about Patience’s case against Miko.
#6 - Bring the Noise
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/24/2021
When Spencer learns that Grace skipped her own college graduation, he enlists Olivia's help to throw her a surprise party, which helps distract them from reality. Billy is worried about his players chances at college recruitment, so he tries to organize a scrimmage game to help, but it's not as easy as he hoped.
#7 - I Do (1)
Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/8/2024
Spencer and Olivia are focused on pulling off the perfect wedding weekend. Jordan considers a new job offer, and his and Layla's search for a new home takes an unexpected turn. Laura and Grace go head-to-head to see who can write the best speech.
#8 - Passin' Me By
Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/13/2024
It's New Year's Eve and Spencer and Olivia are determined to ring in the new year together despite several interruptions that arise throughout the day. Elsewhere, Jordan gets advice on how to navigate a sensitive topic with Layla, and Asher comes clean to Jaymee about a secret he's been keeping
#9 - Got Your Money
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/28/2022
With Spencer, Jordan, Asher and JJ living it up at JJ's rented summer beach house, Spencer is trying to have fun, but he is conflicted when it comes to sponsorship opportunities he is presented. Coop and Patience take a big step in their relationship, but things don't go as smoothly as they had anticipated, and Olivia offers to help. Layla's dad give her a touching graduation gift that brings up a lot of emotions she wasn't expecting. Meanwhile, Laura is at her wits end and steps in to help Billy.
#10 - m.A.A.d. city
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/23/2019
As Coop gets more involved in gang life, her relationship with Patience is tested, while Spencer is determined to find a way to help his community stop the violence that keeps occurring. Jordan is developing a relationship with his grandfather, which brings up family issues for Billy.
#11 - One of Them Nights
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/20/2020
Dillon is mad that Spencer hasn’t been around, so Spencer tries to make it up to him by having him help sell tickets for Coop’s show, but they find themselves confronted by the police instead. Elsewhere, Coop is shook when faced with Tyrone, but luckily she knows Preach is in her corner. Billy tries to force Jordan and Olivia to hang out with him and make memories, but all doesn’t go to plan, giving Olivia an idea on reporting injustices. Meanwhile, Layla bonds with a new friend who understands what she is going through, but she realizes that Spencer and Olivia are there for her, too.
#12 - Teenage Love
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/22/2021
With everything that has been going on, Spencer needs some alone time to clear his head and decides to go to the family cabin, but he gets a surprise visit from his friends. Grateful for the support, everyone seems to be having fun, until secrets come out leaving some of the couples out of sorts with each other. Coop is still reeling from everything Spencer said and with the urging of Patience, heads out to the cabin to confront Spencer. Meanwhile, Billy shows up to the house to do a few repairs, but when things go awry, Billy and Laura, work together to fix the problem.
#13 - Hate Me Now
Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/2/2022
Spencer and Olivia are forced to acknowledge how much they have changed after some quality time together doesn't go smoothly putting a strain on their relationship. On a road trip to San Diego, Jordan helps Layla to gain the courage to get the closure she needs. Asher turns to Billy for advice after he gets a big opportunity that might cost him more than he bargained for when it comes to his friendships. Meanwhile, Coop and Patience come to an agreement on how to navigate their new situation.
#14 - The Bigger Picture
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/26/2021
When a college scout comes to talk to Spencer, he must decide if the strings attached is worth it. A police shooting of a young black woman hits too close to home for Olivia, leaving her to take drastic measures to get justice.
#15 - Fight the Power
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/17/2021
When the truth comes out, Laura is furious and is left to face the consequences. Seeing everything going on, Spencer doesn't want to sit on the sidelines and asks something of his teammates that could jeopardize the rest of their season. Billy deals with something personal by himself, but after a conversation with his dad he realizes what has really happened. Meanwhile, Simone is worried about Jordan and turns to his friends for help.
#16 - Things Done Changed
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2024
It’s the start of a new school year and Spencer and Jordan are officially eligible to enter the NFL draft, placing Spencer at the center of the media spotlight. Olivia returns to LA after being changed by her time in London. Layla plans for the opening of her new lounge which will feature Patience’s first performance since being stabbed. Elsewhere, Asher and Jaymee navigate their new lives as parents to baby AJ.
#17 - Babies and Fools
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/21/2022
With the pressure of school, Spencer and Olivia find themselves looking forward to a fun day together, but quickly find themselves in the middle of everyone's lives at home. Laura learns of some new information about the ongoing investigation that has Coop, Patience and Preach worried. Billy and Grace are at odds as to who is best for the job, and neither is ready to back down. Meanwhile, Layla assumes the worst when her dad tells her he is stepping away from his hectic life at the label.
#18 - Jump on It
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/28/2022
After weeks of hard work at practice and the first game quickly approaching, Spencer has high hopes of playing in his first college game. Trying to find his place on the team, Jordan forms a bond with some of the seniors. Asher and Layla have epiphanies about their respective relationships and realize they need to deal with it. Coop and Patience finally speak their truths leaving them in unknown territory. Meanwhile, Olivia learns an important lesson as she slowly tries to work her way up the ladder at the paper.
#19 - High Expectations
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/1/2021
With the first game of the season coming up, Spencer starts to feel the pressure on and off the field. Spencer decides to confide in Layla who might have a helpful suggestion. Now that Spencer and Billy are gone, Jordan realizes he needs to step up. Asher keeps trying to talk to Olivia about the summer, but she does everything she can to avoid the issue. Meanwhile, Coop is unconvinced that Tyrone's sister, Mo has good intentions, and maybe she is just paranoid, especially when she learns of some key information pertaining to Spencer.
#20 - Draft Day
Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/17/2024
With draft day around the corner, Spencer celebrates the big day by making some lavish purchases. Olivia unveils her book to her family but worries that no one will show up to her first book signing. Jordan stresses over who his best man will be.
#21 - My Name Is
Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/17/2023
Hoping to revive the GAU football program, Spencer and Jordan take a page from the Billy Baker playbook and revisit some former football stars as potential walk-ons…without Coach Kenny’s blessing. Olivia, Layla and Patience look for an escape from their current life stressors and ultimately rediscover themselves in the process. JJ tries to straddle football and the fraternity, and Coop gets great news but it may cost her something precious.
#22 - Changes
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/11/2022
Spencer continues to try and prove himself during practices, which seems to go unnoticed, but when a fellow GAU athlete offers to help him form a different plan to get back on the field, he considers it. Coop begins a new job at a nursing home and gets some sage advice from an elderly woman. With the encouragement of Asher, JJ gets a tutor which helps him confront a vulnerable time in his past through his term paper. Olivia is frustrated with her living situation, but also finds some inspiration for her next article. Meanwhile, Laura forms a criminal defense law venture in the community but struggles to find her footing.
#23 - This Is How You Do It
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/1/2023
The GAU football team is undergoing some growing pains and Spencer is challenged to try and bring them all together. Asher and Jaymee are ready to share their news but not everyone is supportive. Coop is stumbling on new challenges in class, and Olivia is learning that Jayden Davis stirred up more than the football team, but it ultimately sends her in an exciting new direction.
#24 - How Come
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/15/2021
After Spencer gets some sage advice, he and the team rally around Chris to help him with his trauma, leaving Spencer to realize it's time to be honest with Coop to get over his. Laura grows concerned about Olivia's sobriety when she notices a change in her behavior, resulting in Laura doing something that could jeopardize their relationship. Jordan gets sidelined during a game, but his eagerness to get back on the field might have a long-term consequence. Meanwhile, Layla hits a dead end with her lawsuit, so Patience takes matters into her own hands knowing Coop won't be happy when she finds out.
#25 - 6 'N the Mornin'
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/7/2022
With summer ending and their college football careers beginning, Spencer tries to adjust to more than his brutal workout schedule. Olivia is excited for her new job, but it isn't what she anticipated. Patience asks Layla for help with Coop in getting her motivated, but their plan doesn't go as expected. Asher runs into someone from his past and learns what has really been going on. Meanwhile, Grace joins the search committee for a new a principal and has someone in mind for the job.