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The Best Episodes of American Rust Season 1

Every episode of American Rust Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Rust Season 1!

The Best Episodes of American Rust Season 1

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...

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  1. Background image for The Mill
    7.2/10(539 votes)

    #1 - 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
  2. Background image for Happy Returns
    7.0/10(399 votes)

    #2 - 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
  3. Background image for Forgive Us Our Trespasses
    7.0/10(344 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Background image for My Name Is Billy
    7.0/10(311 votes)

    #4 - 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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    7.2/10(301 votes)

    #5 - 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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    7.0/10(311 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. Background image for Blue Mountains
    7.3/10(279 votes)

    #7 - 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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    7.5/10(273 votes)

    #8 - 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
  10. Background image for Denmark
    7.5/10(345 votes)

    #9 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Mill" is the best rated episode of "American Rust" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 539 votes. Directed by John Dahl and written by Dan Futterman, it aired on 9/12/2021. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Happy Returns".