United States of Al

Episode 1Pilot

20 min

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.

Episode 2Repair / Tarmim

22 min

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.

Episode 3Shorts / Neykar

20 min

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.

Episode 4Spinach / Sabzi

19 min

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.

Episode 5Homesick / Deghyat

18 min

Riley, Art and Vanessa attempt to help Al feel better when he becomes homesick for his family and traditions.

Episode 6Fundraiser / Baspana Towlawal

20 min

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.

Episode 7Car / Motar

19 min

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

Episode 8Roht / Sweet Bread

19 min

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.

Episode 9Birthday / Kaleeza

19 min

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.

Episode 10Matchmaker / Roybar

20 min

Al and Riley get the sense that Art might be lonely and missing his late wife so they play matchmaker for him.

Episode 11Blackout / Parchawl

19 min

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.

Episode 12Dog / Spai

19 min

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.

Episode 13Help / Komak

21 min

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.