United States of Al

- Season 1

(2021)

Al arrives in Ohio and tries to broker peace between Riley and Vanessa.

Riley goes to patch Vanessa's water heater. Al tries to mediate between them, but learns more details of their breakup than he previously knew.

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.

It's Hazel's first weekend at her dad's house since Al arrived. Al thinks the family is spoiling her and gets a chance to lay down the law when Riley has to take Art to the emergency room. Riley agrees to go work for his dad.

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

Art asks Riley and Al to make speeches at a fundraiser for interpreters that are waiting for visas, and Riley has a hard time accepting the attention. Also, Riley comes face-to-face with Vanessa's new boyfriend.

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.

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 U.S.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 family.