This week on All American, classes are in session at both South Crenshaw and Beverly High!
Cassius (Osy Ikhile) prepares for his first day as Head Football Coach of Beverly while navigating tension with KJ (Nathaniel Logan McIntyre) as he still processes the move.
Similar to Spencer’s start at Beverly High, KJ battles being new to the team during practice and getting teased for being the coach’s son. Cassius introduces the team to “Cassius’s House” after receiving pushback on how hard he was working them during practice, asking them the famous line “do yall want to win?!”
Samantha Logan returns to the canvas, guest appearing as Olivia Baker-James for a dedication honoring Coach Billy Baker (Taye Diggs). Layla is noted to be super excited to have her best friend back as she shares some exciting news… she could be pregnant! However, she feels the support is lacking from Olivia due to her many obligations while visiting LA.
Over at South Crenshaw High, Amina (Alexis Chikaeze) encourages Khalil (Antonio J. Bell) to stay focused and block out the haters after repeating the 11th grade. However, things take a turn for the worst during Preach’s (Kareem J. Grimes) literacy class, causing Jordan to intervene when Yasi (Elijah M. Cooper) antagonizes him. Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) sparks an idea while hearing Khalil’s perspective on past game footage and learning he used to play football himself.
After practice at Beverly High, KJ is introduced to Tori (Lauryn Hardy), a fellow student who he unintentionally rubbed the wrong way after she volunteered to show him around school.
Meanwhile Coop is all set for her first day of law school at GAU, despite the nerves. She’s seen having a panic attack on campus as she struggles to regulate her breathing but learns a new way to cope from a mysterious source.
Beverly High brings the gang together in honoring Coach Billy and the legacy left behind after his untimely passing. KJ’s excitement for introducing Cassius to Jordan is overshadowed by Cassius’s not so subtle shade. As well as feeling like he’s in the shadows of “thee” Billy Baker. One can only foreshadow what will happen when those two coaches go head to head on the field.
Winding down this week’s episode, Coop’s mysterious new friend turns out to be her professor, although both characters have chemistry… hmmm let’s continue to watch how that will play out!
Later, we learn that Tori was once the head cheerleader at Beverly High, having to unwillingly end the sport early due to injury and developing the twisties. However, she opens up to KJ and helps him see that he has to be a part of the team before coming in and trying to lead them.
We find out Layla is not pregnant but Olivia is! Emotionally and excitedly she calls Spencer to share the news with him.
Jordan shares his idea with Khalil, offering him a spot on the football team and himself a chance to continue his dad’s role as a mentor. Khalil is starting to see his self-worth and wants more from life, accepting Jordan’s offer.
All American airs Mondays on the CW at 8pm or you can catch it streaming on the CW app!
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