The BEST episodes of United States of Al

#1 - Gout / Nikres

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/10/2022

When Art tries to hide his gout flare-up, the family is shocked to learn how long it's been since he saw a doctor and they try to convince him to go.

#2 - Promises / Wadaha

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2021

Al, Riley, Art, Lizzie and Vanessa work together against a ticking clock to get Al's sister out of Afghanistan and to safety after Kabul falls.

#3 - Kiss / Maach

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/24/2022

Riley finally realizes how hard it was on Vanessa to be home while he was deployed in Afghanistan; Lizzie and Lois grow closer, which concerns Art; Hazel starts a dog-walking business and ropes in Al to help her.

#4 - Christmas / Krismis

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2021

Vanessa becomes upset when Riley invites his new girlfriend to a family Christmas party. Also, Art is uncomfortable when Lois gets him an incredibly expensive sweater as a gift

#5 - Date / Didar

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2021

After Al and Ariana begin dating, they quickly realize they have different ideas about courtship. Also, when Hazel is punished and can't go to the drag race with Art, he takes Vanessa instead

#6 - Blackout / Parchawl

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/10/2021

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.

#7 - Panic / Tars

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2021

When Al begins having panic attacks, Riley, Art and Lizzie encourage him to seek therapy so he can deal with stress.

#8 - Help / Komak

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/24/2021

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 family.

#9 - Matchmaker / Roybar

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/3/2021

Al and Riley get the sense that Art might be lonely and missing his late wife so they play matchmaker for him.

#10 - Chaos / Aashob

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/19/2022

Riley comes clean to Freddy about his relationship with Vanessa, and Cindy grows increasingly possessive of Al.

#11 - Fundraiser / Baspana Towlawal

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/6/2021

Art asks Riley and Al to make speeches at a fundraiser for interpreters that are waiting for visas, and Riley has a hard time accepting the attention. Also, Riley comes face-to-face with Vanessa's new boyfriend.

#12 - Desire / Khwast

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/12/2022

The family grows concerned when Al starts skipping classes to spend more time with Cindy. Also, Riley questions how much longer he and Vanessa can keep hiding their relationship.

#13 - Tattoo / Khaal

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/3/2022

When Riley realizes how much he cares for Holly, he tries to impress her with a giant romantic gesture. Also, Vanessa tries to talk Hazel out of getting a drastic haircut.

#14 - Car / Motar

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/13/2021

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.

#15 - Roht / Sweet Bread

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/20/2021

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 U.S.

#16 - Sock / Jeraab

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/28/2022

#17 - Guilt / Gunah

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/21/2022

Riley begins to feel guilty about his affair with Vanessa after a heart-to-heart with her boyfriend, Freddy. Also, Al’s family wants to arrange a marriage for him at home because they don’t approve of him dating multiple women.

#18 - College / Pohantoon

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/18/2021

When Al struggles with the college class he is taking, Riley takes it upon himself to speak to his professor; Art's confidence is shaken when he learns Lois used to be married to a professional football star.

#19 - Poker / Pokar

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/20/2022

Art grows concerned when Al gets hooked on playing poker, misses a class and is late for work. Also, Lizzie and Brett's relationship grows stronger, but she struggles with dating again for the first time in a few years.

#20 - Veterans Day / Roz-e Sarbaz

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2021

Riley struggles with his disability rating as he prepares to meet up with some military buddies for Veterans Day. Also, with Art's help, Lizzie finally opens a box of her fiancé's belongings.

#21 - Wisdom / Hikmat

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/2021

While heavily medicated from having his wisdom teeth removed, Al mistakenly insults Art, which forces Riley to choose sides; Lizzie tries to help Art, Riley and Al make peace.

#22 - Hunt / Shikar

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/27/2022

Riley, upset that Freddy taught Hazel how to ride a bike while he was deployed, attempts to teach her something new to make up for it. Also, Ariana invites Al to a fundraiser involving spin bikes, where he becomes competitive with Ariana's handsome cycling instructor, and Art introduces Lois to his favorite secret pastime.

#23 - Professor / Ustad

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/6/2022

When Al invites his professor over for dinner, Al's professor and Lizzie start flirting with each other; Riley hits a snag in his physical relationship with Holly and seeks out his therapist for help.

#24 - Punch / Musht

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/13/2022

When Hazel gets in trouble at school, Riley and Vanessa disagree on how to handle the issue.

#25 - Birthday / Kaleeza

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/27/2021

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.