United States of Al
Overview
Riley, a former Marine grappling with the challenges of civilian life in Ohio, finds his world turned upside down with the arrival of Al, his Afghan interpreter. Al, having fought alongside Riley’s unit in Afghanistan, is eager to embrace his new life in America. Together, they navigate the complexities of friendship, cultural differences, and the struggles of reintegration, forging a bond that reflects their shared experiences and the challenges they face in adapting to their new realities. Their journey is both heartfelt and humorous, highlighting the enduring connections formed in times of conflict.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
After enduring a lengthy journey to obtain a visa, Marine veteran Riley is finally back home from his service in Afghanistan. He joyfully reunites wit...
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2
Repair / Tarmim
Al leverages his translation expertise in an attempt to mend the strained relationship between Riley and his estranged wife, Vanessa. Meanwhile, Lizzi...
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3
Shorts / Neykar
Al feels flustered during his visit to the DMV for his driver's license test when he notices that the female instructor is dressed in shorts, a sight ...
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4
Spinach / Sabzi
Frustrated with Riley's approach to parenting Hazel, Al tries to guide her towards showing more respect for her elders. At the same time, Riley finds ...
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5
Homesick / Deghyat
Riley, Art, and Vanessa rally together to lift Al's spirits as he struggles with homesickness for his family and the traditions he misses.
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6
Fundraiser / Baspana Towlawal
Art requests Riley and Al to deliver speeches at a fundraiser aimed at supporting interpreters awaiting their visas, but Riley struggles with the spot...
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7
Car / Motar
Following their discussions about Al's new car, Al and Riley discover that navigating finances and contracts is not their strong suit.
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8
Roht / Sweet Bread
Al encounters Ariana, an Afghan woman he is interested in dating, but he feels disheartened when he discovers her unfavorable views on Afghan interpre...
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9
Birthday / Kaleeza
As Hazel begins organizing her 11th birthday celebration, she discovers that Al isn’t aware of his own birthday. In a generous gesture, she invites ...
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10
Matchmaker / Roybar
Al and Riley begin to suspect that Art is feeling isolated and may be longing for his late wife, so they decide to take matters into their own hands a...
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11
Blackout / Parchawl
Al grows increasingly anxious when several days pass without any word from his family in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Riley comes to understand the emotion...
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12
Dog / Spai
Riley and Hazel discover a stray dog and decide to adopt him, but Al isn’t thrilled about the idea. Meanwhile, Art is excited as he heads out for hi...
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13
Help / Komak
Al and Vanessa join forces to persuade Riley to accept the support and benefits he's entitled to from his military service. They want him to prioritiz...
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Promises / Wadaha
With time running out, Al, Riley, Art, Lizzie, and Vanessa join forces to rescue Al's sister from Afghanistan following the collapse of Kabul. They na...
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2
Repo / Wapas Geri
Al and Riley decide to pick up side jobs as repo men to earn additional cash to support Al's sister. However, as they dive deeper into their new roles...
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3
Mo / Masoud
Al searches for a suitable Afghan-American bachelor for his sister, hoping it will enable her to relocate to the United States. Meanwhile, Riley and F...
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4
Panic / Tars
As Al starts experiencing panic attacks, Riley, Art, and Lizzie urge him to pursue therapy to help manage his stress.
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5
Date / Didar
As Al and Ariana start their relationship, they soon discover that they have contrasting views on dating. Meanwhile, when Hazel gets grounded and miss...
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6
Veterans Day / Roz-e Sarbaz
Riley grapples with his disability rating as he gets ready to reconnect with fellow veterans for Veterans Day. Meanwhile, with Art by her side, Lizzie...
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7
College / Pohantoon
Al finds himself having a tough time in his college course, prompting Riley to step in and have a chat with the professor on his behalf. Meanwhile, Ar...
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Wisdom / Hikmat
After Al undergoes surgery to remove his wisdom teeth, he is so heavily sedated that he inadvertently offends Art, leaving Riley caught in the middle....
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Christmas / Krismis
Vanessa feels hurt when Riley brings his new girlfriend along to the family Christmas gathering. Meanwhile, Art finds himself in an awkward situation ...
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10
Professor / Ustad
Al decides to host a dinner for his professor, but things take an unexpected turn as his professor and Lizzie begin to flirt. Meanwhile, Riley encount...
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11
Punch / Musht
After Hazel finds herself in a tough spot at school, Riley and Vanessa clash over the best way to address the situation.
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12
Poker / Pokar
Art becomes worried when Al becomes obsessed with poker, causing him to skip a class and arrive late for work. Meanwhile, Lizzie and Brett's bond deep...
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13
Hunt / Shikar
Riley feels hurt that Freddy showed Hazel how to ride a bike while he was away on deployment, so he decides to teach her a new skill to compensate. Me...
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14
Kiss / Maach
Riley comes to understand the challenges Vanessa faced while he was away on his deployment in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Lizzie and Lois deepen their fri...
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15
Tattoo / Khaal
Riley comes to the realization of his deep feelings for Holly and decides to make a grand romantic gesture to win her over. Meanwhile, Vanessa attempt...
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16
Gout / Nikres
Art attempts to conceal his gout flare-up, but the family is taken aback when they discover just how long it has been since he last visited a doctor. ...
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Virgin / Bakr
Devastated by his split with Ariana, Al starts seeing Cindy, but Riley is concerned that she’s too unpredictable for him.
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18
Divorce / Talaq
Riley and Vanessa make the decision to go through with their divorce, but the experience brings back a flood of past emotions. Meanwhile, Al is juggli...
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19
Guilt / Gunah
After a sincere conversation with Vanessa's boyfriend, Freddy, Riley starts to grapple with feelings of guilt regarding his affair with her. Meanwhile...
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20
Sock / Jeraab
Al resolves to elevate his relationship with Cindy, but his nerves get the better of him, leading to unexpected complications. Meanwhile, Riley discov...
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Desire / Khwast
The family becomes worried as Al begins to cut classes to be with Cindy. Meanwhile, Riley starts to wonder how long he and Vanessa can continue to kee...
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Chaos / Aashob
Riley opens up to Freddy about his romance with Vanessa, sharing the details he's kept to himself. Meanwhile, Cindy's feelings for Al start to intensi...
