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S1 · E1Pilot 2021-04-01 · 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.

S1 · E2Repair / Tarmim 2021-04-08 · 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.

S1 · E3Shorts / Neykar 2021-04-15 · 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.

S1 · E4Spinach / Sabzi 2021-04-22 · 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.

S1 · E5Homesick / Deghyat 2021-04-29 · 18 min

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

S1 · E6Fundraiser / Baspana Towlawal 2021-05-06 · 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.

S1 · E7Car / Motar 2021-05-13 · 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

S1 · E8Roht / Sweet Bread 2021-05-20 · 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.

S1 · E9Birthday / Kaleeza 2021-05-27 · 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.

S1 · E10Matchmaker / Roybar 2021-06-03 · 20 min

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

S1 · E11Blackout / Parchawl 2021-06-10 · 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.

S1 · E12Dog / Spai 2021-06-17 · 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.

S1 · E13Help / Komak 2021-06-24 · 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.

S2 · E1Promises / Wadaha 2021-10-07 · 21 min

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.

S2 · E2Repo / Wapas Geri 2021-10-14 · 19 min

Al and Riley take on second jobs as "repo men" to make extra money to send to Al's sister, but Riley's behavior while working becomes concerning.

S2 · E3Mo / Masoud 2021-10-21 · 19 min

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.

S2 · E4Panic / Tars 2021-10-28 · 20 min

When Al begins having panic attacks, Riley, Art and Lizzie encourage him to seek therapy so he can deal with stress.

S2 · E5Date / Didar 2021-11-04 · 20 min

After Al and Ariana begin dating, they quickly realize they have different ideas about courtship. Also, when Hazel is punished and can't go to the drag race with Art, he takes Vanessa instead

S2 · E6Veterans Day / Roz-e Sarbaz 2021-11-11 · 19 min

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.

S2 · E7College / Pohantoon 2021-11-18 · 20 min

When Al struggles with the college class he is taking, Riley takes it upon himself to speak to his professor. Also, Art's confidence is shaken when he learns Lois used to be married to a professional football star.

S2 · E8Wisdom / Hikmat 2021-12-02 · 20 min

While Al is heavily medicated following surgery on his wisdom teeth, he mistakenly insults Art, forcing Riley to choose sides. Also, Lizzie tries to broker a peace among Art, Riley and Al.

S2 · E9Christmas / Krismis 2021-12-09 · 20 min

Vanessa becomes upset when Riley invites his new girlfriend to a family Christmas party; Art is uncomfortable when Lois gets him an incredibly expensive sweater as a gift.

S2 · E10Professor / Ustad 2022-01-06 · 20 min

When Al invites his professor over for dinner, Al's professor and Lizzie start flirting with each other; Riley hits a snag in his physical relationship with Holly and seeks out his therapist for help.

S2 · E11Punch / Musht 2022-01-13 · 19 min

When Hazel gets in trouble at school, Riley and Vanessa disagree on how to handle the issue.

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