All American season 3 has a break in its release schedule; here's why episode 9 was delayed and when it will be released. The CW's football drama is in the middle of its third season telling a fictional version of Spencer Paysinger's life. After becoming incredibly popular on Netflix in 2020, All American season 3's launch in early 2021 was highly anticipated. It consists of 16 episodes in total - the same length as the two previous seasons - and fans recently hit the midway point of the story.
With eight episodes of All American season 3 released, viewers have seen the show's story and characters evolve in some surprising ways. Spencer James and Coop are no longer friends, Jordan and Simone got married, and there have been multiple couples that called it quits. Spencer is also trying to move past his arm issues, while Olivia has secretly been drinking again. All of these storylines will be further explored as All American season 3 continues. The intrigue regarding where the story goes next might be somewhat frustrating for viewers due to All American episode 9 and the rest of the season being delayed.
New episodes of All American season 3 started airing on The CW at 8 pm EST every Monday as of January 18, 2021. However, All American season 3, episode 9 did not air on March 15 as some might have expected. The CW previously announced a short hiatus would take place in the middle of this season. No specific reason was given for the month-long break, but it is believed that COVID-19 is at least partially responsible. The CW will air new episodes of Bulletproof in its place. All American fans will see the show return when episode 9 debuts on April 12, 2021.
When All American season 3 returning on April 12, viewers should not receive another stoppage in the release schedule. The CW has not officially announced air dates for the final eight episodes, but it is expected that they'll air steadily. It is not uncommon for shows to have mid-season breaks anyway, so All American's hiatus came at the right time. For example, The CW recently put Superman & Lois on a two-month hiatus to accommodate for production issues caused by the pandemic.
The return of All American for the second half of season 3 should focus heavily on the fallout of episode 8's ending. With Olivia crashing her car while intoxicated, Spencer might have to cover up for her so she stays out of trouble. This could be tied to the recent tease of Olivia's downfall once her secret was revealed. Of course, that is just one of many storylines that All American will explore once episode 9 and the rest of season 3 continue to be released.