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All American

2018 – 2026Show8 seasons132 episodesTV-14

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic637.4Rotten Tomatoes–66%

A romantic, tense drama series about everyday modern life and sports, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares.

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Episodes

8 seasons · 132 episodes · best: S2E7 "Coming Home" 9.0

Episodes

8.1
8.1
8.1
7.9
8.1
7.8
8.0
7.5

Story

Their future is on the line.

When a rising high school football player from South Central L.A. is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High, the wins, losses and struggles of two families from vastly different worlds - Compton and Beverly Hills - begin to collide. Inspired by the life of pro football player Spencer Paysinger.

Feels like

  • Football Drama
  • Hip-Hop Soundtrack Driven
  • Class Divide Narrative
  • Teen Coming-of-Age
  • Biographical Inspiration
  • Family Loyalty vs. Ambition
  • Contemporary LA Setting
  • Sports & Identity
  • Emotional Ensemble Cast
  • Binge-Worthy Series

Cast

24 of 357 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Schultz, David McWhirter, Kelli Williams
Written by
Micah Cyrus, Carrie Gutenberg, Obiageli Odimegwu
Produced by
Jennifer Lence, Robbie Rogers, Carl Ogawa

Everyone

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Facts

October 10, 2018 · September 28, 2026 · Ended

First aired
October 10, 2018
Last aired
September 28, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
8 seasons · 132 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
57 countries

Tropes

Deuteragonist, Always Someone Better, Disappeared Dad +9

  • Deuteragonist
  • Always Someone Better
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Inconsistent Spelling
  • Abusive Parents
  • Revenge Before Reason
  • The Reveal
  • Happy Ending Override
  • Villainous Gentrification
  • Gangbangers
  • Black-and-Grey Morality
  • The Lost Lenore

12 of 93 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream All American?"

Questions about All American

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream All American?

NetflixfuboTVThe CWYouTube TV

In the United States, All American streams on Netflix, fuboTV, and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on The CW. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 49 other countries.

Is All American worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.6 and Metacritic 63).

Which season of All American is best?

Seasons 1, 2, and 3, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 8 is the weakest at 7.5. The highest-rated episode is Coming Home (season 2, episode 7) at 9.0, and the lowest is Rebel Without a Pause (season 8, episode 6) at 6.0.

Is All American okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, sexual content, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch All American?

95 h

About 95 hours: 132 episodes in 8 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2026.

Is All American good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch All American?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.