‘All American’s Eighth & Final Season Gets Premiere Date on The CW
All American fans, rejoice! The CW‘s critically acclaimed show officially has a release date for its eighth and final season.
Inspired by the life of NFL player Spencer Paysinger, All American follows football player Spencer James (Daniel Ezra) as he pursues his dreams of playing for the NFL. It is a show about identity, ambition, and staying true to one’s roots as Spencer tries to balance two worlds: Compton, where he grew up, and Beverly Hills, where he was recruited to play high school football. After Ezra stepped down from series regular in Season 6, Season 7 focused on his friends, Jordan (Michael Evans Behling), Layla (Greta Onieogou), and Coop (Bre-Z), and a new group of high schoolers searching for their dreams.
Since the first episode aired in 2018, the show has amassed a steady fanbase, becoming the network’s No. 1 entertainment series in total audience. It is also the last of the network’s scripted content after its recent shift towards unscripted shows.
All American‘s final season will “give fans a chance to say a meaningful goodbye to these inspiring characters and this incredible world,” The CW Network President Brad Schwartz said in a statement when the show was renewed. “We cannot wait to see the emotion, heart, and magic that Nkechi Okoro Carroll and the entire cast and creative team deliver in giving this story the proper ending it deserves.”
Scroll down for everything we know about All American Season 8 so far.
When will All American Season 8 premiere?
The show will return with a special two-hour season premiere on Monday, July 13, at 8/7c. Prior to the show’s return, The CW will celebrate the long-running series with All American: The Final Season Special, which airs on Monday, June 22, at 9/8c.
“The celebration of the final season kicks off with the one-hour special chronicling the journey of the characters who captured the hearts of viewers both on and off the field,” reads an April press release. “The tribute will look back at the show’s most memorable moments, relationships, and milestones, honoring the legacy of a series that has resonated with audiences and redefined the modern sports drama.”
What will All American Season 8 be about?
“The final season follows Jordan, Layla, Coop, Cassius [Osy Ikhile], KJ [Nathaniel Logan McIntyre], Khalil [Antonio J. Bell], Amina [Alexis Chikaeze], and Preach [Kareem Grimes] as the pursuit of their individual dreams unexpectedly challenges friendships and family that are tentative at best after the events of Season 7,” reads the season’s official description. “Focusing on the three pillars that have always been at the heart of ALL AMERICAN – football, family and friendship – Season 8 picks up six months after the football cliffhanger at the end of last season and will span just one week in our favorite Beverly and Crenshaw crew’s life.”
The synopsis continues, “A week that will have them wondering if everything they’ve been through over the course of their lives has prepared them for this moment. A week that will ultimately reunite old with the new, friend with enemy, and alter the course of each of their futures forever.”
Who will be in All American Season 8?
Several members of the show’s main and supporting cast are confirmed to star in Season 8, including Behling, Onieogou, Bre-Z, Ikhile, Chikaeze, McIntyre, Bell, Grimes, and Lauryn Hardy.
All American, Season 8 Premiere, Monday, July 13, 8/7c, The CW
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This last season of All American has been the best one since probably Season 3(eventhough all seasonshave been great). I hate to see it come to an end because there is so much more these characters and the storyline could grow into.
I am sick of unscripted/reality shows so when All American closes out I will probably not watch the CW anymore.
Maybe one of the streaming networks will pick it up. If not it was a wonderful ride.
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I really enjoyed this last season; honestly more than I expected.
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LOVE this All American Series and it should never end! I love the cast and want to continue seeing their stories on this show. It could go for years! There is so much crap, bad news, crime stuff, and stupid reality shows on all the TV and elsewhere now. They always take off the good stuff! We all want to see more quality drama series and movies! Please keep this on. Thanks to all the actors and writers etc. that produced this wonderful story about the lives of different kids growing up, playing football, and dealing with life! We love Y'all!
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If they don’t have Olivia and Spencer with their twins, and some of the old cast, that was all American, then it’s not even worth bringing back. The new generation was not that good. I know a lot of people like it, but all American was Spencer Jane, Olivia Jordan Layla all the old crew and they should be in the final season For it to end, right?
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All America, I must of watch it like 6 times, its amazing it sad to know that season 8 is the last one. I can't wait to 2026 for the final one. This was a great show. Omg why does good things always have to come to an end. You guys rock I love all american..
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I'm obsessed. I am saddened that it's ending but glad we get a proper goodbye! Amazing cast all 6 years (season 7 just wasn't the same without Sam, Dan, Karima, Monet and Chelsea). I hope they return to close out the show. Best wishes to all these amazing actors and actresses.
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I don’t understand, if it’s the number 1 rated show why would you cancel it? Just doesn’t make sense to me. I thought that was the goal of tv shows. Well good luck in the future, I will not be watching your network anymore as I don’t care for unscripted shows.
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I just love the show. It’s actually taught me a lot, helped me to grow, and thoroughly entertained me.
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I Love,Love,Love the All American series. I have watched it 15 times and is currently viewing it again on Netflix. I wish this show would not ever end. I’m saddened and I hope in season 8 that Karina and Monet definitely comes back at the birth of the twins. Please have Sam and Dan make an appearance.
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I love the ALL American Series. I play it Monday through Friday while I work as a remote worker eight hours in a day. You all did an amazing job creating the challenges of Spencer James high school experiences in South Crenshaw transitioning to Beverly Hills to achieve his dreams of becoming an NFL Football Player. I love how the Bakers in Beverly Hill accepted Spencer, his family and close friends into the Beverly Hill Community where they too were able to achieve their dreams. I too hope to see the original cast return and share their life after college, especially Spencer and Olivia and their twins with Coop being their Godmother. Love, Love, Love this show. No words can express it totally!!!
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it didnt get cancelled there are just ending it
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Did not really like season 7. Too many new people and others without a purpose.
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