The WORST episodes of United States of Al
Every episode of United States of Al ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of United States of Al!
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.
#1 - 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.
#2 - Repo / Wapas Geri
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2021
Al and Riley take on second jobs as "repo men" to make extra money to send to Al's sister, but Riley's behavior while working becomes concerning.
#3 - Divorce / Talaq
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/14/2022
Riley and Vanessa decide to officially file for divorce, but the process stirs up old feelings. Also, Al dates both Cindy and Ariana in the hopes of figuring out which woman is the better fit for him.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - Virgin / Bakr
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/31/2022
Heartbroken over Ariana, Al begins dating Cindy, who Riley feels is too wild for him.
#9 - Mo / Masoud
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2021
Al tries to find an eligible Afghan-American bachelor for his sister to marry so she can move to the United States; Riley and Freddy challenge each other to a bowling match.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
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#13 - 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.
#16 - 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.
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#20 - 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.
#25 - 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.