Parker Young
Riley
United States of Al (2021)
Season 1
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.
Released April 1, 2021
Episode 19 min
13+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: imdb.friendship, imdb.laugh-track, imdb.sitcom-comedy, imdb.2020s, imdb.21st-century, awards.emmy-award-nominated
Production Companies: Chuck Lorre Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Network: CBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
1.0
S1E1 - 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.
April 1, 2021, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
April 8, 2021, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
April 15, 2021, midnight
S1E4 - 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.
April 22, 2021, midnight
S1E5 - Homesick / Deghyat
Riley, Art and Vanessa attempt to help Al feel better when he becomes homesick for his family and traditions.
April 29, 2021, midnight
S1E6 - 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, midnight
S1E7 - 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, midnight
S1E8 - 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, midnight
S1E9 - 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, midnight
S1E10 - Matchmaker / Roybar
Al and Riley get the sense that Art might be lonely and missing his late wife so they play matchmaker for him.
June 3, 2021, midnight
S1E11 - 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.
June 10, 2021, midnight
S1E12 - 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.
June 17, 2021, midnight
S1E13 - 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.
June 24, 2021, midnight
Network: CBS
Episode Runtime: 19 min.
Season Runtime: 625 min.
Released: April 1, 2021
Last Air Date: May 19, 2022, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: NR
Common sense age: 13+
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