All American (2018)

A South Central L.A. football prodigy crosses into Beverly Hills, where two worlds — and two families — are forever changed.

All American - Series Information

  • Original Title: All American
  • First Air Year: 2018
  • Last Air Year: 2025
  • Created by: April Blair
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Drama
  • Content Rating (US): TV-14
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 43 minutes
  • Number of Seasons: 8
  • Number of Episodes: 119
  • Status: Returning Series
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: October 10, 2018 (United States - TV-14), October 10, 2018 (Canada - PG), October 10, 2018 (Germany - 16), October 10, 2018 (France - 16), October 10, 2018 (Australia - M), October 10, 2018 (Brazil - 12), October 10, 2018 (Mexico - B-15), October 10, 2018 (Spain - 16)
  • Networks: The CW
  • Production Companies: Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television, CBS Studios
  • Production Countries: United States of America

All American - Plot

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.

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All American - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • April Blair

Main Cast

  • Michael Evans Behling
  • Greta Onieogou
  • Bre-Z
  • Daniel Ezra
  • Samantha Logan
  • Monet Mazur
  • Cody Christian
  • Karimah Westbrook
  • Jalyn Hall
  • Chelsea Tavares

Writers

  • Micah Cyrus
  • Carrie Gutenberg
  • Obiageli Odimegwu
  • Lorna Osunsanmi
  • Robert D. Doty

Executive Producers

  • Greg Berlanti
  • Sarah Schechter
  • David Strauss
  • Nkechi Okoro Carroll
  • Mike Herro

All American - FAQs

Is All American based on a true story?

Yes. All American is inspired by the real life of Spencer Paysinger, a former NFL linebacker who grew up in Crenshaw, Los Angeles, and was recruited to play football at Beverly Hills High School. The show fictionalizes his experiences while exploring themes of identity, class, and community.

Where can you stream All American online?

All American is available to stream on Netflix (including Netflix Standard with Ads). Episodes can also be watched for free on The CW's platform. Additionally, individual episodes and seasons are available for purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Who are the main actors in All American?

The principal cast includes Daniel Ezra as Spencer James, Michael Evans Behling as Jordan Baker, Greta Onieogou as Layla Keating, Samantha Logan as Olivia Baker, Bre-Z as Tamia 'Coop' Cooper, Monet Mazur as Laura Fine-Baker, Cody Christian as Asher Adams, and Karimah Westbrook as Grace James.

How many seasons does All American have?

All American has 8 seasons. The series premiered in October 2018 and spans 119 episodes across its run, with Season 1 through Season 7 each containing between 13 and 20 episodes. Season 8 is currently in production, confirming the show is still a returning series.

Is All American cancelled or still returning?

All American is still a returning series and is currently in production. The show has not been cancelled. Season 8 has been confirmed, keeping the drama alive on The CW network and continuing the story of Spencer James and the intersecting lives of the Baker and James families.

What is All American about?

All American follows Spencer James, a talented football player from South Central Los Angeles who is recruited to play at Beverly Hills High School. The series explores the collision of two vastly different worlds — Compton and Beverly Hills — examining race, class, loyalty, and ambition through the lens of high school sports.

When did All American first air?

All American first aired on October 10, 2018, on The CW network in the United States. The series premiered with a TV-14 content rating and quickly built a devoted fanbase, eventually becoming one of The CW's most-watched dramas and earning a strong following on Netflix.

Who created All American?

All American was created by April Blair, a television writer and producer. Blair developed the series for The CW, drawing on the real-life story of NFL player Spencer Paysinger. The show is produced by Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and CBS Studios, with Greg Berlanti among the executive producers.

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