The reality based game show starts out with 45 females that try out to become the all american girl. In the first episode the field of 45 is cut down to 15 by means of a talent show competition and and obstacle course. At the talent show and obstacle course, three coaches (Geri Halliwell, John Salley, Suzanne de Passe) decide who the 15 finalist should be. After the 15 finalist are decided, the coaches pick five girls to be on their team for the whole series. During the series, the three teams go through a training camp to train them in a vast array of disciplines that include athletic ability, mental agility, performance in the popular arts and beauty. Each week some of the contestants will be cut from the competion until there are only five on each team. Then it gets cut down to three contestants. After that, viewers decide who gets the title All American Girl.