Synopsis
A Latina reporter looks back on her childhood as a chubby, willful and reluctant Dominican immigrant growing up with her eccentric family in 1980s Miami.
Episodes
Season 11
In America Everything Is PossibleAfter leaving the Dominican Republic to start anew in Miami, the Castelli family attempts to fit in, make friends, and thrive in a place where the American Dream isn't as dreamy as they imagined.30m2
In America We Speak EnglishCucu finds herself in hot water for speaking Spanish and then English. Víctor and Adela struggle to make good first impressions, while Emilia finds herself in the crosshairs of the most popular girls in school.25m3
In America No One Likes a ChickenCucu tries to kick-start puberty, Adela gets pulled over for not driving "the American way," and Emilia accidentally agrees to see a horror movie on opening night with the Bubblegum Girls.24m4
In America We SleepoverThe Castellis experience a slew of American firsts: Cucu’s first sleepover, Víctor's first American business dinner, and Emilia's first babysitting job.25m5
In America We Trick or TreatThe Castellis endure a tricky first Halloween when Cucu's Dominican grandmother arrives. Emilia makes a horrifying discovery in the boys' bathroom, and the Bubblegums help her get some brujería revenge.25m6
In America We Play to WinThe Castellis engage in cutthroat competitions at school, work, home, and an all-American pool party.26m7
In America We StereotypeWhen his boss incorrectly assumes he’s great at baseball, Víctor attempts to transform himself into the "Santo Domingo Slugger" with Adela's help. Cucu defies gender stereotypes by signing up for shop class, while Emilia finds a new niche.28m8
In America You Get What You Pay ForCucu borrows money from an unlikely loan shark, Adela becomes the coupon queen of Miami, and Víctor and Emilia take on a shady used car salesman.27m9
In America We Fall in LoveLove is not in the air as Adela and Víctor attempt to celebrate their anniversary, and Cucu must rescind an offer to the dance. Meanwhile, a rhythmless Emilia must perform a series of complex dance moves at her frenemy's quinceañera.27m10
In America We're BraveAfter becoming the target of gossiping cousins back in Santo Domingo, the Castellis set out to prove they’re thriving in Miami.29m
In America Everything Is PossibleAfter leaving the Dominican Republic to start anew in Miami, the Castelli family attempts to fit in, make friends, and thrive in a place where the American Dream isn't as dreamy as they imagined.30m2In America We Speak EnglishCucu finds herself in hot water for speaking Spanish and then English. Víctor and Adela struggle to make good first impressions, while Emilia finds herself in the crosshairs of the most popular girls in school.25m3In America No One Likes a ChickenCucu tries to kick-start puberty, Adela gets pulled over for not driving "the American way," and Emilia accidentally agrees to see a horror movie on opening night with the Bubblegum Girls.24m4In America We SleepoverThe Castellis experience a slew of American firsts: Cucu’s first sleepover, Víctor's first American business dinner, and Emilia's first babysitting job.25m5In America We Trick or TreatThe Castellis endure a tricky first Halloween when Cucu's Dominican grandmother arrives. Emilia makes a horrifying discovery in the boys' bathroom, and the Bubblegums help her get some brujería revenge.25m6In America We Play to WinThe Castellis engage in cutthroat competitions at school, work, home, and an all-American pool party.26m7In America We StereotypeWhen his boss incorrectly assumes he’s great at baseball, Víctor attempts to transform himself into the "Santo Domingo Slugger" with Adela's help. Cucu defies gender stereotypes by signing up for shop class, while Emilia finds a new niche.28m8In America You Get What You Pay ForCucu borrows money from an unlikely loan shark, Adela becomes the coupon queen of Miami, and Víctor and Emilia take on a shady used car salesman.27m9In America We Fall in LoveLove is not in the air as Adela and Víctor attempt to celebrate their anniversary, and Cucu must rescind an offer to the dance. Meanwhile, a rhythmless Emilia must perform a series of complex dance moves at her frenemy's quinceañera.27m10In America We're BraveAfter becoming the target of gossiping cousins back in Santo Domingo, the Castellis set out to prove they’re thriving in Miami.29mCast
