'All American' Season 7 Episode 9 "Shadowboxin'" Recap

This week on All American, Spencer and Darnell return home to South Crenshaw in an effort to catch up and lift team spirits. 

Distracted by comments in his DMs, Khalil battles with responding to people from his old neighborhood as they antagonize him. But, how much is he really trying to overcome the drama?

Missing Amina from the canvas this week, Coop dreams about Monique’s last moments and reflects on how she feels he messed her life up. We all know Coop was a busybody back then (and still is), but could her involvement in the streets have played out differently in Monique’s demise?

In an attempt to be friendly, Jordan invited Cassius out for boys night with Spencer and Darnell. However, their competitive nature takes over, prompting the plans to change from a Strip Club Crawl to a different type of guys night. 

Oh how we love having Spencer back in town! He has a habit of getting everybody back in check ESPECIALLY Coop. Respectfully, Coop has always lacked accountability when it comes to seeing the error of her ways and how it impacts others. Maybe this trip “back to the beginning” as stated will cause her to gain some perspective. 

Back at the arcade for guys' night, Cassius and Jordan continue to clash while KJ and Khalil let their guards down with each other. Cassius is definitely fighting demons when it comes to his animosity towards the Bakers. If anything, it can be foreshadowed that he’s the long lost brother of Billy Baker, However, his age is still unexplainable to that theory. 

Despite the rivalry between both teams, Spencer challenges Cassius and Jordan to find a way and lead by example. It was nice to see Jordan lean in for advice from Spencer and Darnell during this week’s episode. The audience was able to see a glimpse of that brotherhood that has been missing from our screens. 

But watching that brotherhood be extended to Khalil… where are the tissues! The hope is for the moment to solidify safety for him moving forward as Spencer lets it be known, “Khalil is off limits” to those seeking revenge against him for his father. 

The episode ends with everyone gathered at Layla’s for karaoke night. Coop was able to see herself through Khalil’s harsh judgment of himself while KJ decided to make a new home for himself in Beverly with new people he considers as family. 

New episodes of All American airs Mondays at 7pm on the CW and are streaming on the app! 

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