The United States of Al (2021)
United States of Al is a comedy about the friendship between Riley, a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir ("Al"), the interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America.
Cast:
Chaos/Aashob
Riley comes clean to Freddy about his relationship with Vanessa after he learns that Freddy proposed to her; Cindy becomes increasingly more possessive of Al, which makes him reconsider their future.
Desire/Khwast
The family grows concerned when Al starts skipping classes to spend more time with Cindy; Riley questions how much longer he and Vanessa can keep hiding their relationship.
Sock/Jeraab
Al decides to take his relationship with Cindy to the next level, but things go awry when he becomes incredibly nervous; Riley questions if they are on the same page with Vanessa about their relationship.
Guilt/Gunah
Riley begins to feel guilty about his affair with Vanessa after a heart-to-heart with her boyfriend, Freddy; Al's family wants to arrange a marriage for him at home because they don't approve of him dating multiple women.
Divorce/Talaq
Riley and Vanessa decide to officially file for divorce, but the process stirs up old feelings; Al dates both Cindy and Ariana in hopes of figuring out which woman is the better fit for him.
Virgin/Bakr
Heartbroken over Ariana, Al begins dating Cindy, who Riley feels is too wild for him.
Gout/Nikres
When Art tries to hide his gout flare-up, the family is shocked to learn how long it's been since he saw a doctor and they try to convince him to go.
Tattoo/Khaal
When Riley realizes how much he cares for Holly, he tries to impress her with a giant romantic gesture. Also, Vanessa tries to talk Hazel out of getting a drastic haircut.
Kiss/Maach
Riley finally realizes how hard it was on Vanessa to be home while he was deployed in Afghanistan; Lizzie and Lois grow closer, which concerns Art; Hazel starts a dog-walking business and ropes in Al to help her.
Hunt/Shikar
Riley, upset that Freddy taught Hazel how to ride a bike while he was deployed, attempts to teach her something new to make up for it; Ariana invites Al to a fundraiser involving spin bikes.
Poker/Pokar
Art grows concerned when Al gets hooked on playing poker, misses a class and is late for work; Lizzie and Brett's relationship grows stronger, but she struggles with dating again for the first time in a few years.
Punch/Musht
When Hazel gets in trouble at school, Riley and Vanessa disagree on how to handle the issue.
Christmas/Krismis
Al and Riley take on second jobs as "repo men" to make extra money to send to Al's sister, but Riley's behaviour while working becomes concerning.
Wisdom/Hikmat
While heavily medicated from having his wisdom teeth removed, Al mistakenly insults Art, which forces Riley to choose sides; Lizzie tries to help Art, Riley and Al make peace.
College/Pohantoon
When Al struggles with the college class he is taking, Riley takes it upon himself to speak to his professor; Art's confidence is shaken when he learns Lois used to be married to a professional football star.
Veterans Day/Roz-e Sarbaz
Riley struggles with his disability rating as he prepares to meet up with some military buddies for Veterans Day; with Art's help, Lizzie finally opens a box of her fiance's belongings.
Date/Didar
After Al and Ariana begin dating, they quickly realize they have different ideas about courtship; when Hazel is punished and can't go to the drag race with Art, he takes Vanessa instead.
Panic/Tars
When Al begins having panic attacks, Riley, Art and Lizzie encourage him to seek therapy so he can deal with stress.
Mo/Masoud
Al tries to find an eligible Afghan-American bachelor for his sister to marry so she can move to the United States; Riley and Freddy challenge each other to a bowling match.
Repo/Wapas Geri
Al tries to find an eligible Afghan-American bachelor for his sister to marry so she can move to the United States; Riley and Freddy challenge each other to a bowling match.
Promises/Wadaha
Al, Riley, Art, Lizzie and Vanessa work together against a ticking clock to get Al's sister out of Afghanistan and to safety after Kabul falls.