All American Season 2 Ending Explained: What Happens To Everyone

The All American season 2 ending wraps up multiple storylines following the spring semester, including who shot Spencer James. All American debuted on The CW in 2018, based on the true life of Spencer Paysinger. All American season 2 presents Spencer and the rest of the main characters with new obstacles. Football is still part of their stories, but there are also personal challenges that surface from the reveal of the affair between Billy Baker (Taye Diggs) and Grace James (Karimah Westbrook) to Spencer’s father Corey James (Chad L. Coleman) sticking in Crenshaw.

Throughout the season, the personal and football-related challenges dramatically alter the lives of everyone. Some of the biggest moments in the lead-up to the All American season 2 finale include Corey passing away following a battle with cancer, Spencer getting shot and almost not being able to play football, Tyrone (Demetrius Shipp Jr.) dying after he returns to Crenshaw, and Coach Baker’s coaching future becoming uncertain. These storylines lead to a finale that helps tie up some season 2 loose ends and sets up multiple new directions for All American season 3 and beyond.

Spencer James Transfers To Crenshaw

Spencer Leaves Beverly Hills High School

At the end of All American season 2, Spencer makes a life-changing decision once again by pledging to play his senior year of football at Crenshaw instead of Beverly Hills. Although he’s had great success at Beverly Hills, Spencer makes the switch in an attempt to save his hometown high school. The board was considering changing the school to a magnet school, which would not guarantee that Crenshaw kids would get an education there.

Spencer convinced them to hold off on this move because he’ll transfer there and help raise its profile. Since he is one of the nation’s top prospects, he sells the school on his presence being able to draw more attention, especially as Spencer tries to lead Crenshaw to a state championship.

Billy Baker Leaves Beverly Hills For Crenshaw

Billy Follows His Star Player

All American season 2 proved to be a difficult one for Coach Billy Baker personally and professionally. He and Laura Fine-Baker (Monet Mazur) decided to separate, which has split the family, and Billy’s job at Beverly Hills was in turmoil all season. Boosters tried to overthrow his leadership of the team, and he got in trouble for covering up Asher Adams’ (Cody Christan) steroid use.

After all of this, Billy decided to make a change of his own. He agreed to go with Spencer to Crenshaw and become their new head coach, a role that was recently vacated by the death of Corey. Now, he’ll stay with the star player he once pulled away from Crenshaw to try and win another state championship in California.

Spencer’s Arm Injuries Aren’t Healed

Spencer Was Shot In Season 2 Of All American

The ability to continue coaching Spencer was a big reason why Billy made the switch to Crenshaw, but that could be put in jeopardy once again by Spencer’s arm and health. Although he rehabilitated his shoulder during the season so he could be cleared to play in the 7 on 7 league, Spencer wasn’t completely truthful about how he was feeling. His shoulder is still an issue for him, and the All American season 2 finale saw Spencer lose all feeling in his right arm again.

He won’t be able to hide these lingering troubles in All American season 3 either, as Olivia Baker (Samantha Logan) saw it happen — which could have lingering implications for the upcoming state championship.

Olivia Struggles With Her Past Addictions

Olivia Is Left Alone & Almost Relapses

The All American season 2 ending leaves Olivia teetering. After reconciling her relationship with Asher and starting a successful podcast, Olivia struggles with the demons of her past and the addictions she used to have. Thinking she is all alone once again, she begins spiraling and, although she stays away from drugs, Olivia secretly drinks some alcohol to try and fill this void in her life.

The good news for Olivia at that moment is that Spencer shows up to check on her, reassuring her that she’s never alone as long as he is around. But Olivia’s temptations to use drugs and alcohol again appear to continue into All American season 3.

Jordan Commits To A Relationship

Jordan Wanted To Help Simone By Being A Father Figure To Her Unborn Baby

Jordan’s arc for All American season 2 comes to a satisfying close in the finale as he finally commits to a relationship with Simone (GeffriMaya). After winning the state championship in season 1, Jordan used his popularity to get with any girl he wanted. This eventually led to him hooking up with Simone, who later told him that she was pregnant with his child.

Although Jordan was not the father, he grew to care for Simone and the unborn baby to the point where he wanted to be part of their lives regardless. So, Jordan and Simone begin dating, which continued into season 3 as the birth approached.

Coop & Layla Go On Tour

Layla Helps Coop Get Her Music Career Rolling

Throughout All American season 2, Coop (Bre-Z) and Layla Keating (Greta Onieogou) developed a friendship that took them across the country now. Following in the footsteps of her parents, Layla decides to begin producing music and helped Coop start her career. With Layla’s dad and Patience (Chelsea Tavares), Coop’s girlfriend, touring together during the summer, they decide that they can tag along.

Instead of Coop opening for Patience though, Layla manages to book smaller venues for Coop to perform near where Patience is going to be. Unfortunately for all parties involved, this cross-country trip could prove to be more dangerous than expected in All American season 3, thanks to Coop.

All American Introduces A New Threat For Season 3

Ruth Killed Tyrone

The All American season 2 ending also introduces a new antagonist for the show, but one that is a familiar face in Crenshaw. A big storyline in the second season is Tyrone’s return after being released from prison and then the multiple plots to kill him. Coop was partially responsible for Tyrone going to jail in the first place and built up momentum for his murder, with her prepared to kill Tyrone herself.

Although she isn’t the one who killed Tyrone, the season ends with his sister coming back to town and vowing revenge on those responsible. Her sights are clearly set on Coop as she discretely watches her say goodbye to the James family, so season 3 of All American saw Mo (Erica Peeples) following Coop on tour.

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Asher Attempts To Reconcile Relationship With His Mom

His Mother Had Abandoned Him Years Before

The All American season 2 finale also sets up some reconciliation in Asher’s future. This season saw his mom return to his life after previously abandoning him and his father when they went broke, or so he thought. The truth was that Asher’s father forced his mom to stay out of his life or he would reveal the truth about her. Since she wanted to be part of his life, she told Asher the truth herself: that she used to be an escort and that is how she and Asher’s father met.

In an attempt to make up for lost time, Asher leaves town to spend the summer with his mom.

How The All American Season 2 Finale Set Up The Future Of The Show

Spencer, Billy, & Others Had A Rough Future Ahead

For most of its time on television, All American was the story of Spencer James. That all changes in season 7, with Spencer leaving as a full-time cast member and others getting their chances to shine. However, the road there was not smooth. As season 2 showed, there were many obstacles, and much of them had nothing to do with the real life of Spencer Paysinger. The shooting causing the arm problems was not real life, but Spencer James overcame them in the series and ended up in college.

Billy, who left to be with Spencer, didn’t fare as well. Billy found great success as Spencer’s coach, and he even became the principal of South Crenshaw High, meaning his move was well worth it. He went from having people doubt him and hold him down to taking on a bigger role in the students’ lives than he ever had before. Sadly, his team ended up in a bus crash, and Billy died while saving a student.

All American season 2 also showed the ups and downs of Spencer and Olivia’s relationship. This played out throughout the next few seasons, as they broke up and got back together more than once. However, everything ended up great in season 5 when they finally found stability and got married in the season 5 finale. Things didn’t end up working out well for Jordan and Simone, as they realized marriage was not right for them. However, Jordan found Layla and they ended up married instead.

All American

This sports drama, inspired by the real-life journey of football player Spencer Paysinger, follows a high school student from south L.A. when he is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High.

Cast

Samantha Logan , Cody Christian , Monet Mazur , Taye Diggs , Jalyn Hall

Release Date

October 10, 2018

Seasons

6

Showrunner

Nkechi Okoro Carroll