[s1e7] California Love May 2026

: Reviewers at TV Fanatic appreciated the mature handling of the "co-parenting" dynamic between Billy, Laura, and Grace, noting it avoids typical "catty" soap opera tropes.

: Seeking to escape his "good boy" image, Jordan spends the night with a girl from Malibu, smoking weed and missing curfew before the big game. Critical Reception [S1E7] California Love

: A mechanical issue locks Coach Billy Baker and Spencer’s mom, Grace, in his office, forcing them to confront their complicated history and shared past in Crenshaw. : Reviewers at TV Fanatic appreciated the mature

: The tension between Spencer , Layla , and Asher reaches a breaking point when Asher, drunk at homecoming, reveals his past affair with Olivia . : The tension between Spencer , Layla ,

: Coop gets pulled deeper into gang life under Tyronne after Shawn misses a drug deal to attend a job internship interview.

: Critics noted the episode feels like a "mid-season catalyst," as multiple secrets—including the Spencer-Layla-Asher drama—are finally exposed.

" California Love " is the of All American Season 1, originally airing on December 5, 2018 . The episode is widely praised by reviewers for its high stakes, character growth, and a "messy" but entertaining homecoming dance that shifts several major plotlines . Key Plot Developments