Watch United States of Al

Name: United States of Al
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2021-04-01
Cast: Adhir KalyanParker YoungDean NorrisElizabeth AlderferKelli Goss

TV-PG
2021
2 Seasons
6.5 (3,655)

"United States of Al" is a comedy series from CBS that revolves around the friendship of two unlikely individuals, Riley and Awalmir aka Al, and their unique experiences as they navigate life in the United States. The show follows the story of Riley, a Marine veteran who returns to his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, after serving his country. Upon his return, he finds it challenging to adjust to civilian life and deal with the aftermath of the war experiences he had.

Soon after returning to his hometown, Riley reconnects with his friend from the military, Awalmir, aka Al, who is an Afghan interpreter. Al had worked with Riley and his unit during their deployment in Afghanistan and has now arrived in the United States to start a new life.

As the two bond over shared experiences, they realize how different their backgrounds are and how each has a unique perspective on life. Al's customs and traditions from Afghanistan, along with his broken English, become the source of many cultural clashes and misunderstandings between the two friends and their families.

The storylines in "United States of Al" are both funny and heartwarming, and the show successfully tackles serious issues surrounding the war and its effects on veterans and their families. Furthermore, the show's portrayal of the friendship between Riley and Al provides a refreshing take on the current state of the world and the value of empathy and understanding across cultures and traditions.

The show's main cast includes Adhir Kalyan, who plays Al, and Parker Young, who plays Riley. Kalyan's performance is particularly impressive, as he convincingly portrays a Afghan interpreter and brings depth and heart to the character of Al. The show also features Dean Norris as Art, Riley's father, Elizabeth Alderfer as Lizzie, Riley's sister, and Kelli Goss as Vanessa, Riley's ex-wife.

Produced by Chuck Lorre, the show highlights the journey of two friends from different cultures who find common ground in their shared experiences. Using humor and sentiment as tools, "The United States of Al" bridges the cultural divide between two friends and reflects on the importance of acceptance and understanding in today's world.

Overall, "United States of Al" is an excellent comedy show with a thoughtful premise that explores more profound issues in a thoughtful and humorous way. The show boasts of strong performances from its cast and is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good laugh and a heartwarming story.

United States of Al is a series that ran for 2 seasons (35 episodes) between April 1, 2021 and on CBS

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Seasons

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22. Chaos / Aashob

May 19, 2022

Riley comes clean to Freddy about his relationship with Vanessa, and Cindy grows increasingly possessive of Al.

21. Desire / Khwast

May 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.

20. Sock / Jeraab

April 28, 2022

Al decides to take his relationship with Cindy to the next level, but things go awry when he becomes incredibly nervous. Also, Riley learns some information about Vanessa that makes him wonder if they are on the same page about their relationship. Show less

19. Guilt / Gunah

April 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.

18. Divorce / Talaq

April 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.

17. Virgin / Bakr

March 31, 2022

Heartbroken over Ariana, Al begins dating Cindy, who Riley feels is too wild for him.

16. Gout / Nikres

March 10, 2022

When Art tries to hide his gout flare up, the family is shocked to learn how long it's been since he saw a doctor and they try to convince him to go.

15. Tattoo / Khaal

March 3, 2022

When Riley realizes how much he cares for Holly, he tries to impress her with a giant romantic gesture. Also, Vanessa tries to talk Hazel out of getting a drastic haircut.

14. Kiss / Maach

February 24, 2022

Riley finally realizes how hard it was on Vanessa to be home while he was deployed in Afghanistan. Also, Lizzie and Lois grow closer, which concerns Art, and Hazel starts a dog-walking business and ropes in Al to help her.

13. Hunt / Shikar

January 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.

12. Poker / Pokar

January 20, 2022

Art grows concerned when Al gets hooked on playing poker, misses a class and is late for work. Also, Lizzie and Brett's relationship grows stronger, but she struggles with dating again for the first time in a few years.

11. Punch / Musht

January 13, 2022

When Hazel gets in trouble at school, Riley and Vanessa disagree on how to handle the issue.

10. Professor / Ustad

January 6, 2022

When Al invites his professor over for dinner, Al's professor and Lizzie start flirting with each other. Also, Riley hits a snag in his physical relationship with Holly and seeks out his therapist for help.

9. Christmas / Krismis

December 9, 2021

Vanessa becomes upset when Riley invites his new girlfriend to a family Christmas party. Also, Art is uncomfortable when Lois gets him an incredibly expensive sweater as a gift.

8. Wisdom / Hikmat

December 2, 2021

While Al is heavily medicated following surgery on his wisdom teeth, he mistakenly insults Art, forcing Riley to choose sides. Also, Lizzie tries to broker a peace among Art, Riley and Al.

7. College / Pohantoon

November 18, 2021

When Al struggles with the college class he is taking, Riley takes it upon himself to speak to his professor. Also, Art's confidence is shaken when he learns Lois used to be married to a professional football star.

6. Veterans Day/Roz-e Sarbaz

November 11, 2021

Riley struggles with his disability rating as he prepares to meet up with some military buddies for Veterans Day; with Art's help, Lizzie finally opens a box of her fiance's belongings.

5. Date/Didar

November 4, 2021

After Al and Ariana begin dating, they quickly realize they have different ideas about courtship; when Hazel is punished and can't go to the drag race with Art, he takes Vanessa instead.

4. Panic/Tars

October 28, 2021

A Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio finds friendship in Al, the interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America.

3. Mo/Masoud

October 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.

2. Repo/Wapas Geri

October 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.

1. Promises / Wadaha

October 7, 2021

Al, Riley, Art, Lizzie and Vanessa work together against a ticking clock to get Al's sister out of Afghanistan and to safety after Kabul falls.

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Where to Watch United States of Al

United States of Al is available for streaming on the CBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch United States of Al on demand at Amazon, Vudu, Google Play and Apple TV.