S01E01 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...
United States of Al
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 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...
S01E03 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.
S01E04 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.
S01E05 Homesick / Deghyat
Riley, Art and Vanessa attempt to help Al feel better when he becomes homesick for his family and traditions.
S01E06 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.
S01E07 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
S01E08 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.
S01E09 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...
S01E10 Matchmaker / Roybar
Al and Riley get the sense that Art might be lonely and missing his late wife so they play matchmaker for him.
S01E11 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.
S01E12 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.
S01E13 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...
Cast
Parker Young
Riley
Adhir Kalyan
Al
Dean Norris
Art
Elizabeth Alderfer
Lizzie
Kelli Goss
Vanessa
Farrah Mackenzie
Hazel
