Episodes
In Columbus, Ohio, Marine combat veteran Riley, who served in Afghanistan, and his younger sister Lizzie reunite at the airport ...read more In Columbus, Ohio, Marine combat veteran Riley, who served in Afghanistan, and his younger sister Lizzie reunite at the airport with Riley's interpreter Awalmir, who goes by "Al", who will spend his first weeks in the United States living in their garage. After learning Riley is going through a divorce with his wife Vanessa, Al meets Riley's father Art, who is also a veteran. At night, Al is pulled over for driving too slow and is let go with a warning by a police officer who is also a Marine. The next day, Al sets up a reunion between Riley and Vanessa, where they drink tea and talk about their failed marriage. In a flashback to Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2011, Al yells at Riley for giving him a gun without bullets. show less
After a water leak occurs, Riley and Al visit Vanessa at her home to avoid paying for a plumber. Talking with each of them ...read more After a water leak occurs, Riley and Al visit Vanessa at her home to avoid paying for a plumber. Talking with each of them separately, Al learns that Riley cheated on Vanessa while they were still married and that Riley suspected Vanessa of having an affair with their friend Freddy while he was deployed. Riley learns Vanessa and Freddy were platonic friends while he was deployed, but have recently started dating. Later in the day, Riley finishes fixing the leak and talks privately with Vanessa about his past feelings. Meanwhile, Lizzie tells Art that she lost the military dog tags of her late fiance Michael while at a party; the pair uses a metal detector to successfully find the tags. In a flashback set "three years ago", a happily married Riley and Vanessa meet with the recently engaged Lizzie and Michael, where the guys refer to themselves as the luckiest people on Earth. show less
Al becomes flustered when he goes to the DMV to take his driver's license test and the female instructor is wearing shorts, ...read more 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. show less
Al is exasperated by Riley's parenting style with Hazel, so he attempts to teach Hazel to be more deferential to her elders. ...read more Al is exasperated by Riley's parenting style with Hazel, so he attempts to teach Hazel to be more deferential to her elders. Also, Riley contemplates taking over the family business for his father, Art. show less
Riley, Art and Vanessa attempt to help Al feel better when he becomes homesick for his family and traditions.
Art asks Riley and Al to make speeches at a fundraiser for interpreters that are waiting for visas; Riley comes face to face ...read more Art asks Riley and Al to make speeches at a fundraiser for interpreters that are waiting for visas; Riley comes face to face with Vanessa's new boyfriend. show less
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 ...read more 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. show less
Al meets Ariana, an Afghan woman he wants to date, but is dismayed to learn she has a negative opinion of Afghan interpreters ...read more 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 U.S. show less
When Hazel starts planning her 11th birthday party, she learns that Al doesn't know when his birthday is so she invites him ...read more 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. show less
Al and Riley get the sense that Art might be lonely and missing his late wife, so they play matchmaker for him.
Al fears the worst when he doesn't hear from his family in Afghanistan for a few days; Riley realizes how hard it must have ...read more Al fears the worst when he doesn't hear from his family in Afghanistan for a few days; Riley realizes how hard it must have been for his own family while he was deployed. show less
Riley and Hazel bring home a lost dog with the hope of keeping him, which doesn't sit well with Al; Art goes on his first ...read more Riley and Hazel bring home a lost dog with the hope of keeping him, which doesn't sit well with Al; Art goes on his first date with Lois. show less
As Riley continues to struggle with acclimating to civilian life, Al and Vanessa work together to convince him to accept the ...read more As Riley continues to struggle with acclimating to civilian life, Al and Vanessa work together to convince him to accept the help and benefits he earned for his military service. show less