“All American” Says Goodbye After 8 Seasons—Here’s What You Need to Know
“All American” is heading into its eighth and final season, and fans are feeling a mix of excitement and nostalgia. Since its 2018 debut, the show has followed Spencer James, a talented high school football player inspired by real-life NFL athlete Spencer Paysinger, while exploring themes of ambition, identity, race, and family. It quickly became a fan favorite and a powerful voice for representation and resilience.
“All American” Showrunner On Final Season
The CW recently announced the show will wrap with a 13-episode run in 2026, making it one of the network’s longest-running scripted series. The final chapter promises emotional payoffs, closure for key characters like the Bakers, and a blend of old and new faces to round out the story.
Showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll reflected on the journey with deep gratitude: “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 said. “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 we get to do it in the way we envisioned with this final season.”
She thanked everyone from producers and executives to the original inspiration, Spencer Paysinger, and the fans: “Thank you to everyone who not only watched the show, but took Spencer James’s mantra of ‘Dream Big. Stay Real’ to heart and were inspired to chase their seemingly impossible dreams. We see you. We salute you. Here’s to leaving it all on the field one last time.”
As fans gear up to say goodbye, the “All American” community is expected to come together through special events, watch parties, and tributes to celebrate a show that’s meant so much to so many. It may be the end of the road, but its impact will continue to inspire—on screen and off.
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