‘All American’ — starring Michael Evans Behling, Greta Onieogou and Bre-Z — will end with season 8
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NEED TO KNOW
- The eighth and final season of All American premieres on July 13
- Season 8 will consist of 13 episodes
- The CW series stars Michael Evans Behling, Greta Onieogou and Bre-Z
The final whistle is about to blow on All American.
Inspired by the life of former NFL linebacker Spencer Paysinger, the hit sports drama centered on Spencer James (Daniel Ezra) for its first six seasons. The series followed the talented high school football player from South Los Angeles whose life changes when he’s recruited to play for an elite high school in Beverly Hills.
After season 6, the series underwent a major creative shift, with six original series regulars — including Spencer — departing as full-time cast members. Season 7 then introduced a new generation of students, while longtime characters Jordan Baker (Michael Evans Behling), Layla Keating (Greta Onieogou) and Coop (Bre-Z) stepped into mentor roles.
The eighth and final season picks up six months after the events of season 7, following Jordan, Layla, Coop and the next generation of students over the course of one life-changing week.
“I haven’t read [the script], but I’m hearing it’s beautiful,” Ezra, who will direct the series finale, told PEOPLE in January 2026. “I’m getting calls from everybody saying, ‘I can’t stop crying.’ Apparently, it’s very emotional, very beautiful, and so I’m very excited.”
Here’s everything to know about the All American season 8 episode release schedule.
When does All American season 8 premiere?
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Season 8 of All American kicks off with a two-episode premiere on July 13 at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.
After it was announced that All American would conclude with season 8, showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll reflected on the series’ legacy and expressed her gratitude to the cast, crew and fans who helped make it a success.
“How do I condense into just a few words what would be the longest love letter to this show, the fans, the cast, crew, staff, and producers,” she shared in a statement. “My heart is so filled with love and gratitude for everyone who helped bring All American to life and kept it going for its historic run. It is so hard to say goodbye to the thing that you love, but we are so excited that we get to do it in the way we envisioned with this final season.”
How many episodes are in All American season 8?
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Like season 7, the final season of All American will feature 13 episodes.
What is the All American season 8 episode release schedule?
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All American returns for its eighth and final season on July 13. While a finale date has not yet been announced, fans already know who will be behind the camera for the series’ last episode: Ezra himself.
“I’m very excited to bring it home, and I’m convinced it’s going to give the fans that closure that they want,” he told PEOPLE.
When do new episodes of All American come out?
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All American will air new episodes on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on The CW.
Where can I watch All American season 8?
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New episodes will air weekly on Mondays and will be available to stream for free the next day on The CW app and website.
Fans can catch up by streaming all seven previous seasons on Netflix.
