| ! | This article is about the All American: Homecoming episode. For the All American episode, see Ready or Not. |
"Ready or Not" is the premiere episode of the third season of All American: Homecoming. It aired on July 8, 2024.
Synopsis[]
SEASON PREMIERE - Simone is concerned about changes taking place at Bringston and wants to bring attention to the issues, but things don't go as expected, and it puts Damon in a difficult position. Marcus seeks advice from an unlikely source. JR makes a decision about his future and Keisha tries to advise Simone.[2]
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Geffri Maya as Simone Hicks
- Peyton Alex Smith as Damon Sims
- Kelly Jenrette as Amara Patterson
- Cory Hardrict as Coach Marcus Turner
- Sylvester Powell as Jessie "J.R." Raymond
- Camille Hyde as Thea Mays
- Mitchell Edwards as Cam Watkins
- Netta Walker as Keisha McCalla
- Rhoyle Ivy King as Nathaniel "Nate" Hardin
Guest Starring[]
- Joe Holt as Jessie
- Sabrina Revelle as Coach Elaine Loni
- Derek Rivera as Santiago Reyes
Co-Starring[]
- Stevie A. Phillips II as Umpire
Trivia[]
- This episode's title originated from the song "Ready or Not", originally sung by numerous artists.
- This episode serves as a recap through flashbacks of the major events and changes which happened during the 15-month time jump occurred in between seasons in order to introduce the new story setting.
- The episode shares the same title as the fourteenth episode of the original series' third season.
Multimedia[]
Soundtrack[]
| Title | Artist | Scene |
|---|---|---|
| "Cool in the Summer" | MC Tae | Simone remembers how happy she was at the end of her sophomore year. |
| "Bow Down" (feat. Aleks James) | Kairo & Tylr | Damon’s team Bringston Lions plays against Tennessee’s Blue Jays. |
| "Money” | marino | Damon gains motivation upon spotting J.R., earns points for his team, and helps the Bringston Lions win the match and the championship. |
| "Lost to the Summer” | TheHonestGuy | Damon and his friends celebrate the fact that he will play professional baseball in the Dominican Republic, but Simone is upset that he has to go overseas. |
| "Distraction” | Moorea Masa & the Mood | J.R. informs Keisha that he will fight to bring baseball back to Bringston. |
| "Just Feels Good" | Imani Coppola | Simone, Nate and Keisha move in together in Amara’s apartment. |

