Love is in the air for The Vortex and Liv prepares for her trip to London. Here’s our All American season 5 episode 20 recap. The episode opens with Spencer dreaming about his friends speaking to him in British accents, freaking him out. After he wakes up, we then see the James family having breakfast where we meet Nikki, Dillon’s new (and slightly odd) girlfriend. Dillon reminds Spencer that together him and Liv are “fuego” but it’s clear Spencer is having trouble letting Olivia go. He insists she’s just his friend and shares he has some special plans for her…
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The Vortex helps JJ face his demons and Liv gets the opportunity of a lifetime. Here’s our All American season 5 episode 19 recap. The episode opens with Asher and Spencer at the beach house as Asher practices being a plant dad. He questions Spencer’s singleness and his not wanting to hurt someone he cares about. Asher then asks about JJ who they haven’t heard from in weeks. The boys agree to visit him and do a mental health check. Olivia is unsure of her next move Grandma Wendy is visiting and she is loving Spencer and Liv’s photos from…
Liv gives college life a chance while tensions are rising in the GAU locker room. Here’s our All American season 5 episode 18 recap. Jaymee and Asher’s decision The episode opens with the girls having breakfast at the Bakers waiting for Jaymee who shares the news about her pregnancy. At the same time we see Asher meeting Jordan and Spencer, who already heard the news but play along anyway. Asher meets Jaymee’s sister Kaycee in an awkward meet cute. Kaycee thinks they are too young to have a baby and is very skeptical of Asher. They plan to have dinner…
Liv honors her father, Layla finds balance while Patience changes her tune. Here’s our All American season 5 episode 17 recap. Spencer and Alicia The episode opens with Spencer and mama Grace having breakfast. Alicia is over as Denise begins transforming Spencer’s room into a craft room which is a surprise to Spencer. He’s clearly annoyed and leaves them to their project. Later, Grace has a change of heart about changing Spencer’s room and then asks Alicia what time she and Spencer would be getting to Liv’s ceremony. Clearly Alicia is caught off guard because Spencer never planned to go…
Now it’s Spencer’s turn to deal with his grief. Meanwhile, Jordan leads his team. Here’s our All American season 5 episode 15 recap. Tonight is Spencer’s turn to grieve. The episode opens with Spencer running. We hear his voice talking about outrunning demons hiding from truth and all his feelings. Spencer is then seen back in his Crenshaw home with his phone, a reminder of the voicemail. Spencer is realizing he has to face what’s going on. While eating breakfast, Dillon is looking forward to Spencer taking him to an art show but when juice spills on Spencer’s phone, Spence…
Jordan tried to fill his dad’s shoes as the man of the house and Spencer hides his grief. Here’s our All American season 5 episode 14 recap. The episode opens with Jordan talking about voids, holes and filling spaces. He is seen trying to fix the fridge in the early hours of the morning because of his inability to sleep. When Layla finds him, he tells her he found a to-do list from her dad. He’s trying to be the man of the house. Laura is still finding her way Laura is seen trying to write in her journal and…
Liv relies on her family and the Vortex to help her stay sober in light of Billy’s death. Here’s our All American season 5 episode 13 recap. It takes a village Directed by Daniel Ezra, the episode opens to a messy Baker house. Olivia’s voice is narrating about losing her dad and the relationship between a dad and his daughter and her dreams. We get a flashback to young Olivia and Layla playing and talking about their future weddings. Of course, Liv wants to wear a pants suit because her father says she can do whatever she wants. She says…
The Baker Family and the Vortex continue to mourn the passing of Billy Baker, while Jabari tried to pay his respects. Here’s our All American season 5 episode 12 recap. The Bakers and The Vortex grieve The episode opens with the Baker family moving through their grief. We see early that Jabari is okay, but unsure whether he should make his presence known at the house. Meanwhile, Billy’s dad, GW, returns as a source of strength to Laura and Jordan. In Crenshaw, back at his old house, Spencer listens to Billy’s voicemail. Dillon walks in and immediately checks in with…
JP returns and the Baker Family and the Vortex are shaken after a big loss. Here’s our All American season 5 episode 11 recap. Baker family reunites Time is precious and saying what needs to be said before it’s too late is what happened on All American tonight. The episode opens with the Baker family having breakfast together. Billy is going to tell his team he’s leaving Crenshaw and Momma Laura is encouraging Billy to make things right with Spencer. While enjoying their family moment, they decide to start a tradition of having breakfast together once a month. Spencer meets…
Clay and Layla make peace and Spelivia may be back on as Olivia admits she wants Spencer back. Here’s our All American season 5 episode 10 recap. Spencer looking for honesty This episode opens with an angry Spencer just wanting some honesty from the people around him. He tells Jordan he hates secrets and being scared or surprised. He questions if there is any other reason he’s staying at GAU and then calls him on knowing Billy’s the new coach and not telling him. He later questions Liv who assures him she didn’t know, as well as his mom who…
Spencer, Liv and Coop are unsure about their relationships and Jordan and Billy hide his new coaching job from Spencer who is onto Jordayla’s secret. Here’s our All American season 5 episode 9 recap. Confronting fears and bad omens are the theme for this episode. The Santa Ana winds are blowing, causing people to confront fears and ultimately face the truth. A superstitious Billy believes everything goes crazy with the “devil winds” and he may be right. Shakeup continues at GAU This episode opens with Spencer getting an emergency alert about his interview regarding Coach Garrett for GAU. Both he…
Liv might be regretting her article and with Coach Garrett gone, Jordan considers his options for his future. Here’s our All American season 5 episode 7 recap. The episode opens with a press conference—four days after Liv’s article drops. AD Barnes reiterates that Garrett is a bad seed and doesn’t reflect what GAU really stands for. The team is distraught and upset with “Jayden Davis” for releasing this article. With uncertainty ahead, the team splits and many are lost. Liv is feeling guilty about her article. She’s receiving praise from her friends (finally) and her co-workers, but can’t shake feeling…
