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.

Last Updated: 3/21/2025Network: The CWStatus: Continuing
Trust Issues
star
7.14
79 votes

#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.

Directors: Kelli Williams
Writer: Micah Cyrus
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Reborn
star
7.18
49 votes

#2 - Reborn

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/29/2025

Summer is ending and as the new school year is about to start, so is a new chapter. As the new QB coach at Crenshaw, Jordan is caught between being his players coach and their friend, which causes discord with his boss, Coach Bobby and his starting quarterback, Yasi. Meanwhile, Kingston's world is upended when he learns the secret that his parents, Cassius and Ava, have been keeping from him. Elsewhere, Khalil challenges the school system, Amina strives for more independence, and Coop and Layla struggle to find their footing in a new dynamic.

Directors: David McWhirter
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Face Off
star
7.24
37 votes

#3 - Face Off

Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/24/2025

KJ, desperate to revive Beverly’s game, is conflicted between following the Baker playbook or making his own mark. Meanwhile, Layla takes a stand against controversial pop star Elle Grant which forces Coop to fight for a second chance, and Khalil faces his father who won’t let go of the past.

Directors: Kristin Windell
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Business Is Business
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7.32
85 votes

#4 - 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.

Directors: David McWhirter
Writer: Adrian Dukes
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Boom I Got Your Boyfriend
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7.33
27 votes

#5 - Boom I Got Your Boyfriend

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/17/2025

Cassius struggles to come to terms with a hard truth, and Layla lends him an ear at her lounge. Amina throws a party to celebrate her Stu-Co win, but her fake relationship with KJ gets complicated when he brings Tori with him. Meanwhile, Khalil adjusts to his new living arrangements. Elsewhere, Coop and Patience find themselves at a crossroads, and they face their future head-on for the first time. Finally, Amina makes a confession to Khalil.

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The Next Episode
star
7.34
74 votes

#6 - 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.

Writer: Adrian Dukes
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Connection
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7.38
69 votes

#7 - 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.

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Black Out
star
7.41
76 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: Ryan Zaragoza
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Ante Up
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7.41
46 votes

#9 - Ante Up

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/17/2025

When South Crenshaw's latest addition remains sidelined, Jordan and Coach Bobby clash over his next steps; the Eagles' devastating loss leads to finger-pointing from KJ. Cassius brings KJ to a South Crenshaw game.

Directors: David McWhirter
Watch Now:Apple TV
I Do (1)
star
7.42
66 votes

#10 - 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.

Directors: Jes Macallan
Watch Now:Apple TV
Bring the Noise
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7.43
125 votes

#11 - 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.

Directors: Avi Youabian
Watch Now:Apple TV
One of Them Nights
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7.43
185 votes

#12 - 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.

Directors: Erica Watson
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m.A.A.d. city
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7.43
249 votes

#13 - 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.

Directors: Darren Grant
Watch Now:Apple TV
Got Your Money
star
7.45
146 votes

#14 - 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.

Directors: Dawn Wilkinson
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Teenage Love
star
7.45
150 votes

#15 - 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.

Directors: Nikhil Paniz
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Jump on It
star
7.46
134 votes

#16 - 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.

Directors: Benny Boom
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Return of the Mack
star
7.46
37 votes

#17 - Return of the Mack

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/10/2025

Khalil must choose between lying for his father and a better path for himself. Patience gets an opportunity that tests her relationship with Coop, and KJ's fake relationship with Amina draws Tori's interest. Jordan uses Grandpa Willie's party as an opportunity to further investigate his theory about Coach Bobby, and his plan has unintended consequences.

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Hate Me Now
star
7.49
133 votes

#18 - 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.

Directors: Sheelin Choksey
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Passin' Me By
star
7.50
74 votes

#19 - 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

Directors: Jes Macallan
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The Bigger Picture
star
7.50
138 votes

#20 - 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.

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Babies and Fools
star
7.51
144 votes

#21 - 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.

Directors: Daniel Ezra
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Things Done Changed
star
7.52
97 votes

#22 - 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.

Directors: Nikhil Paniz
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Changes
star
7.52
134 votes

#23 - 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.

Directors: Kelli Williams
Writer: Micah Cyrus
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Fight the Power
star
7.52
143 votes

#24 - 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.

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I Got a Story to Tell
star
7.53
38 votes

#25 - I Got a Story to Tell

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/3/2025

Both Beverly and Crenshaw are on a hot streak in their respective games. Amina struggles with her decision to run for Stu-Co president when she discovers her campaign speech falls on a very difficult day. When Tori makes a pass at KJ, he finds his heart pulled in two directions. Khalil reckons with the conflict between his new life and his father's influence. Coop attends a law panel, and the professor's intentions might not be entirely professional. Cassius offers KJ fatherly advice. Finally, Amina catches KJ off guard with an interesting proposal.

Directors: Ryan Zaragoza
Writer: Micah Cyrus
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