The BEST episodes of United States of Al season 1
Every episode of United States of Al season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of United States of Al season 1!
A comedy centered around the friendship between Riley, a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir (Al), the interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America.

#4 - 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.
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#7 - 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.
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#8 - Dog / Spai
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/17/2021
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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#9 - Shorts / Neykar
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/15/2021
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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#10 - Spinach / Sabzi
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/22/2021
Al is exasperated by Riley's parenting style with Hazel, so he attempts to teach Hazel to be more deferential to her elders. Also, Riley contemplates taking over the family business for his father, Art.
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#11 - Homesick / Deghyat
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/29/2021
Riley, Art and Vanessa attempt to help Al feel better when he becomes homesick for his family and traditions.
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#12 - Repair / Tarmim
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/8/2021
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 dog tags.
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#13 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2021
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.