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The Best Episodes of American Rust

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The Best Episodes of American Rust

A compelling family drama and a timeless story told through the eyes of complicated and compromised chief of police Del Harris of a Pennsylvania Rust...
  1. 8.2/10(186 votes)

    #1 - Confessions

    S2:E10

    Fighting crippling pain, Del is determined to continue his investigation and turns to Steve for help. Billy leaves for basic training and finds comfort when he befriends a fellow traveler. The Landwill conflict comes to a head.

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    Director:Jim McKay
    Writer:Adam Rapp
  2. 7.9/10(140 votes)

    #2 - Fast Horses, Younger Women and More Money

    S2:E9

    Cynthia becomes suspicious of everyone as she tries to figure out what happened to Vic. Angela and Del are surprised when they arrive at an urgent police call and things are not as they seem. Lee reconnects with Alejandro when she goes to New York to sign their divorce papers.

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  3. 7.8/10(136 votes)

    #3 - Light Me Up

    S2:E5

    Del feels pressure surrounding the Brotherhood as he looks into Vic's disappearance. Lee and Isaac argue about her feelings regarding her job. Isaac’s feelings are hurt when he crosses paths with someone from Russell’s life, while Billy's behavior grows more erratic and causes him to act out.

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    Director:Radium Cheung
  4. 7.7/10(135 votes)

    #4 - Ponderosa

    S2:E8

    Billy has a new lease on life after finally confronting his past and makes strides to secure his future. Lee is in trouble as Rinna investigates the missing documents. Russell returns to Buell to find Isaac moving on. Angela and Del are wary of mysterious circumstances surrounding a death.

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  5. 7.6/10(185 votes)

    #5 - Homecoming

    S2:E1

    Four months after the shoot-out in West Virginia, Del has returned to the Pittsburgh P.D. while the folks in Buell try to get their lives back on track.

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    Director:Jim McKay
  6. 7.6/10(135 votes)

    #6 - Iron Sky

    S2:E3

    Del invites Vic out to his cabin for a male bonding weekend. Grace goes toe-to-toe with Sue at the District Attorney debate. The town of Buell is rocked by another murder of one of their own, while Steve’s suspicion of Grace grows.

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    Writer:Adam Rapp
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  8. 7.6/10(134 votes)

    #7 - The Hand You're Dealt

    S2:E4

    Del and Vic grow closer during their weekend in Buell. Lee grows more suspicious of her law firm as her investigation leads her to surprising evidence. A job prospect presents itself to Grace, and Isaac and Russell bond after a harrowing experience. Steve’s suspicion of Grace and Del grows into an obsession.

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  9. 7.6/10(136 votes)

    #8 - Daddy Issues

    S2:E6

    Angela is brought into Del's secret plan. Grace receives a promising job offer, but remains worried about Billy’s behavior. Lee and Isaac have a memorial service for their father.

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  10. 7.6/10(135 votes)

    #9 - Tree

    S2:E7

    Lee’s involvement in the Landwill case deepens. Isaac receives a surprise visit and Billy’s behavior ruins a dinner party. Del fears for Angela’s safety while Grace misses Del.

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  11. 7.5/10(272 votes)

    #10 - St. Sebastian

    S1:E8

    Isaac is taken in by a kind stranger. Grace’s union drive is put to the test. Billy fires his public defender. Harris realizes what he has to do.

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    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Adam Rapp
  12. 7.5/10(344 votes)

    #11 - Denmark

    S1:E9

    Harris finally finds the anonymous eyewitness. Lee decides not to return to New York. Billy is returned to the general prison population to face the consequences of his actions. The D.A. may be forced to drop the case. Season finale.

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  13. 7.5/10(144 votes)

    #12 - The Golden Goose

    S2:E2

    A new murder in Buell lights a fire in Steve as he doubles down on his suspicions of Grace and Del. Del continues to investigate the bombing in Pittsburgh while also becoming more enmeshed in the Brotherhood.

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  14. 7.3/10(278 votes)

    #13 - Blue Mountains

    S1:E7

    Billy gets in with a questionable crowd. Isaac travels alone. Harris’ investigation into the anonymous eyewitness continues as a high school football player ODs.

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  15. 7.2/10(537 votes)

    #14 - The Mill

    S1:E1

    In a small rust belt town in southwest Pennsylvania, Chief of Police Del Harris investigates after a dead body turns up in an abandoned steel mill. Series premiere.

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    Director:John Dahl
  16. 7.2/10(300 votes)

    #15 - Jojo Ameri-GO

    S1:E5

    Harris races the clock in his search for the anonymous eyewitness. Lee seeks professional advice about whom to protect. Harris’ old Pittsburgh PD partner pays him a visit.

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  17. 7.0/10(400 votes)

    #16 - Happy Returns

    S1:E2

    Harris’ investigation continues. Isaac leaves town. Billy and Lee reunite as Buell celebrates a shotgun wedding.

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    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Adam Rapp
  18. 7.0/10(344 votes)

    #17 - Forgive Us Our Trespasses

    S1:E3

    Grace enlists help in her effort to unionize the dressmakers. The sheriff gets an anonymous tip about the murder in the steel mill.

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  19. 7.0/10(311 votes)

    #18 - My Name Is Billy

    S1:E4

    Isaac befriends someone who teaches him the rules of the road. The sheriff searches for evidence in Billy and Grace’s trailer. Billy tells Lee what happened in the steel mill.

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  20. 7.0/10(310 votes)

    #19 - Debt Collection

    S1:E6

    Alejandro learns of Lee’s history with Billy. Isaac turns his first trick solo. Harris travels back to Pittsburgh with his old partner to repay a debt.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Confessions" is the best rated episode of "American Rust". It scored 8.2/10 based on 186 votes. Directed by Jim McKay and written by Adam Rapp, it aired on 3/28/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Fast Horses, Younger Women and More Money".