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Riley, a marine combat veteran, is struggling to adjust to civilian life in Ohio and the interpreter, Al, who served with his unit in Afghanistan, has just arrived to start a new life in America.
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Riley, a marine combat veteran, is struggling to adjust to civilian life in Ohio and the interpreter, Al, who served with his unit in Afghanistan, has just arrived to start a new life in America.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Mark CendrowskiWritten by Maria Ferrari, David GoetschGuest stars Hayden Crawford, Kevin Daniels, Gregg Binkley
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Nikki LorreWritten by Andy Gordon, Bobby Telatovich, Habib Zahori, Maria Ferrari, David Goetsch, Chuck LorreGuest stars Patrick Cage
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Mark CendrowskiWritten by Andy Gordon, Maria Ferrari, David Goetsch, Habib ZahoriGuest stars Zarmina Hamidi, Terryn Westbrook, Carlease Burke, Justene Alpert, Jacob Bond, Susan James Berger, Brittany Gandy
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Nikki LorreWritten by Habib Zahori, Chuck Lorre, Fahim Anwar, Anthony Del Broccolo, Emily Ann Brandstetter, Ursula TaherianGuest stars Wali Habib
Episode 5
Riley, Art and Vanessa attempt to help Al feel better when he becomes homesick for his family and traditions.
Directed by Nikki LorreWritten by Andy Gordon, Habib Zahori, Maria Ferrari, David Goetsch, Reza Aslan, Mahyad TousiGuest stars Amanda Payton, Sitara Attaie, Jimmy Walker Jr., Susan Ruttan, Timothy E. Goodwin, Ana Sophia Heger, Sarah Chaney, Aaron Coleman
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Nikki LorreWritten by Bobby Telatovich, Chuck Lorre, Fahim Anwar, Emily Ann Brandstetter, Joshua Keller Katz, Chase MillsapGuest stars Brian Thomas Smith, Jimmy Walker Jr., Rebecca Wisocky, Jim O'Heir, Gary Ballard, Tess Cline
Episode 7
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
Directed by Nikki LorreWritten by Andy Gordon, Chuck Lorre, Maria Ferrari, David Goetsch, Habib Zahori, Hila HamidiGuest stars Wali Habib, Hayden Crawford, Riki Lindhome, Winston Story
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Mark CendrowskiWritten by Habib Zahori, Maria Ferrari, Ursula Taherian, Hila Hamidi, Miriam Arghandiwal, Fahim AnwarGuest stars Azita Ghanizada, Zadran Wali
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Mark CendrowskiWritten by Habib Zahori, David Goetsch, Maria Ferrari, Ursula Taherian, Anthony Del Broccolo, Bobby TelatovichGuest stars Brian Thomas Smith, Hayden Crawford, Rose Abdoo, Susan Ruttan
Episode 10
Al and Riley get the sense that Art might be lonely and missing his late wife so they play matchmaker for him.
Directed by Nikki LorreWritten by Andy Gordon, Chuck Lorre, David Goetsch, Anthony Del Broccolo, Emily Ann Brandstetter, Ursula TaherianGuest stars Rachel Bay Jones, Rose Abdoo, Gigi Rice, Nikki Crawford, Jeanine Anderson, Frederick Dawson, Reatha Grey
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Nikki LorreWritten by Jeffrey Silverstein, Andy Gordon, Maria Ferrari, David Goetsch, Habib Zahori, Emily Ann BrandstetterGuest stars Sitara Attaie, Patrick Fischler
Episode 12
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.
Directed by Mark CendrowskiWritten by Chuck Lorre, Habib Zahori, Fahim Anwar, Anthony Del Broccolo, Ursula Taherian, Andy GordonGuest stars Rachel Bay Jones, Brian Thomas Smith
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Mark CendrowskiWritten by Bobby Telatovich, Maria Ferrari, David Goetsch, Chuck Lorre, Anthony Del Broccolo, Emily Ann BrandstetterGuest stars Amanda Payton, Nicholas Christopher, Thom Tran
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Parker YoungRiley
Adhir KalyanAl
Dean NorrisArt
Elizabeth AlderferLizzie
Kelli GossVanessa
Farrah MackenzieHazel
Rachel Bay JonesLois
Brian Thomas SmithFreddy
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