Plot Synopsis

Co-hosted by storyteller Yogi Roth and former NFL player Spencer Paysinger, ALL AMERICAN STORIES is a series of two specials that profiles eight athletes who overcame unimaginable obstacles in their relentless pursuit of greatness. Roth sits down with each athlete to share their story, with additional insight and commentary provided by Paysinger, who triumphed over his own obstacles to make it to the NFL -- and whose life story serves as the inspiration for the TV series ALL AMERICAN. Featured athletes sharing their personal journeys include NFL linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, Paralympic Medalist Scout Bassett, Olympic Gold Medalist Michelle Carter, Paralympic guide runner Jerome Avery, adventurer Colin O'Brady, cyclist Denise Muller Korenek, Paralympic cyclist Leo Rogers and Olympic runner Lopez Lomong. Following their broadcast debuts, each special will be available for streaming on The CW app and cwtv.com and will be presented as an 8-part docuseries on CW Seed.

Debuting Monday, January 11, 2021 at 8pm ET/PT on The CW, the inaugural special also features a sneak peek of the upcoming third season of ALL AMERICAN, which premieres the following week.

The second AMERICAN STORIES special is scheduled for Monday, February 1 at 9pm.