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United States of Al

United States of Al
★ 6.6/10•2021•20m•12•Comedy
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Riley, a marine combat veteran, is struggling to adjust to civilian life in Ohio and the interpreter, Al, who served with his unit in Afghanistan, has just arrived to start a new life in America.

StatusCanceled
Runtime20m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 1, 2021

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE120m

Pilot

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.

Apr 1, 2021

Episode 2 - Repair / TarmimE222m

Repair / Tarmim

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 dogtags.

Apr 8, 2021

Episode 3 - Shorts / NeykarE320m

Shorts / Neykar

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.

Apr 15, 2021

Episode 4 - Spinach / SabziE419m

Spinach / Sabzi

Exasperated by Riley’s parenting style with Hazel, Al attempts to teach her to be more deferential to her elders. Meanwhile, Riley contemplates taking over the family business from his father.

Apr 22, 2021

Episode 5 - Homesick / DeghyatE518m

Homesick / Deghyat

Riley, Art and Vanessa attempt to help Al feel better when he becomes homesick for his family and traditions.

Apr 29, 2021

Episode 6 - Fundraiser / Baspana TowlawalE620m

Fundraiser / Baspana Towlawal

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

May 6, 2021

Episode 7 - Car / MotarE719m

Car / Motar

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

May 13, 2021

Episode 8 - Roht / Sweet BreadE819m

Roht / Sweet Bread

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 United States.

May 20, 2021

Episode 9 - Birthday / KaleezaE919m

Birthday / Kaleeza

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.

May 27, 2021

Episode 10 - Matchmaker / RoybarE1020m

Matchmaker / Roybar

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

Jun 3, 2021

Episode 11 - Blackout / ParchawlE1119m

Blackout / Parchawl

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.

Jun 10, 2021

Episode 12 - Dog / SpaiE1219m

Dog / Spai

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.

Jun 17, 2021

Episode 13 - Help / KomakE1321m

Help / Komak

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.

Jun 24, 2021

Actors

Parker Young

Parker Young

Riley

Adhir Kalyan

Adhir Kalyan

Al

Dean Norris

Dean Norris

Art

Elizabeth Alderfer

Elizabeth Alderfer

Lizzie

Kelli Goss

Kelli Goss

Vanessa

Farrah Mackenzie

Farrah Mackenzie

Hazel

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