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entertainment8 hours ago•8 min saved

All American Concludes Eight-Season Run with Happy Endings and Billy Baker Cameo

The CW's football drama All American concluded its eight-season run on September 28, 2026, with a finale titled 'To Live and Die in L.A.' that delivered definitive, happy endings for its main characters. Showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll confirmed that Spencer James retired as a three-time Super Bowl champion after being traded to a Los Angeles team, while his wife Olivia safely delivered twins named Mary and Corey. The episode featured a six-year time jump, revealing that Jordan became a celebrated high school coach, Coop became a lawyer, and Khalil entered medical school. Taye Diggs made a final appearance as the late character Billy Baker in the closing scene, which Okoro Carroll described as the fastest 'yes' she had ever received from an actor.

via TVLine|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

'All American: Homecoming' Canceled by CW, Ending with Season 3

The CW has canceled "All American: Homecoming" after its upcoming third season, leaving "All American" as the only surviving pre-Nexstar scripted series on the network. Executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll expressed her devastation over the decision but praised the cast and crew for their work in representing the HBCU experience. The show faced economic challenges and lower viewership, leading to its summer airing instead of the regular broadcast season.

via Deadline|

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entertainment2 years ago•7 min saved

'All American' Celebrates Milestone 100th Episode with Nostalgia and Triumph

Nkechi Okoro Carroll, showrunner of "All American," joins a small group of Black women whose TV shows have reached 100 episodes. Carroll, who co-founded the Black Women Who Brunch group, took over "All American" after being inspired by its pilot. The show, now in its sixth season, addresses significant issues in student athletics and has deeply connected with audiences through its portrayal of personal struggles. Carroll's leadership has also fostered growth and opportunities for the show's cast and crew.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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