The BEST episodes of Little America season 1

Every episode of Little America season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Little America season 1!

Inspired by the true stories featured by Epic Magazine, go beyond the headlines to look at the funny, romantic, heartfelt, inspiring and surprising stories of immigrants in America, when they're more relevant now than ever.

Last Updated: 5/10/2024Network: Apple TV+Status: Continuing
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The Jaguar
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7.75
146 votes

#1 - The Jaguar

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/17/2020

Marisol, an undocumented teenager from Mexico, navigates the rarefied world of competitive squash with the help of her coach who inspires her to dream big — on and off the court.

Directors: Aurora Guerrero
Writer: Dan LeFranc
Watch Now:Amazon
The Cowboy
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7.65
139 votes

#2 - The Cowboy

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2020

Iwegbuna, an economic grad student from a small village in Nigeria, struggles to adjust to life in Oklahoma, but he gains confidence and a connection to home by becoming a part of a culture he admired most as a child: cowboys.

Directors: Bharat Nalluri
Watch Now:Amazon
The Manager
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7.41
192 votes

#3 - The Manager

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/17/2020

At 12 years old, Kabir must learn to run a Utah motel on his own when his parents are deported back to India.

Directors: Deepa Mehta
Writer: Rajiv Joseph
Watch Now:Amazon
The Baker
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7.41
105 votes

#4 - The Baker

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/17/2020

Beatrice, the only one of her 22 siblings to be sent from Uganda to college in the US, tries to achieve her own version of the American Dream by selling her chocolate chip cookies from a basket on her head.

Directors: Chioke Nassor
Watch Now:Amazon
The Son
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7.36
100 votes

#5 - The Son

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/17/2020

When Rafiq escapes from his home in Syria after his father discovers he is gay, he’s forced to go on the run until he finds his “home” in the unlikeliest of places.

Directors: Stephen Dunn
Watch Now:Amazon
The Grand Prize Expo Winners
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7.28
104 votes

#6 - The Grand Prize Expo Winners

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/17/2020

A Singaporean single mother wins an all-inclusive Alaskan cruise — allowing her and her two children to experience a taste of the good life on an emotionally cathartic trip.

Directors: Tze Chun
Writer: Tze Chun
Watch Now:Amazon
The Silence
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7.26
121 votes

#7 - The Silence

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/17/2020

Sylviane's 10-day silent meditation retreat takes an unexpected turn when she develops feelings for a man with whom she’s shared everything but words.

Directors: Sian Heder
Writer: Sian Heder
Watch Now:Amazon
The Rock
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7.06
107 votes

#8 - The Rock

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/17/2020

Faraz will stop at nothing to build a home for his Iranian family, including attempting to remove a massive rock from an otherwise perfect piece of real estate in Yonkers.

Directors: Nima Nourizadeh
Watch Now:Amazon