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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!

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 Belt town full of good people making bad choices.

Genres:DramaCrime

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "American Rust" season 1 is "The Mill", rated 7.2/10 from 510 user votes. It was directed by John Dahl and written by Dan Futterman. "The Mill" aired on 9/12/2021 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Happy Returns".

  • The Mill
    7.2/10 510 votes

    #1 - The Mill

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/2021

    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.

    Director: John Dahl

    Writer: Dan Futterman

  • Happy Returns
    7.0/10 377 votes

    #2 - Happy Returns

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/2021

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

    Director: John Dahl

    Writer: Adam Rapp

  • Forgive Us Our Trespasses
    7.0/10 326 votes

    #3 - Forgive Us Our Trespasses

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/26/2021

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

    Director: Craig Zisk

    Writer: Céline C. Robinson

  • My Name Is Billy
    7.0/10 296 votes

    #4 - My Name Is Billy

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/2021

    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.

    Director: Craig Zisk

    Writer: Álvaro Rodríguez

  • Jojo Ameri-GO
    7.2/10 285 votes

    #5 - Jojo Ameri-GO

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/10/2021

    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.

    Director: Darnell Martin

    Writer: Jaquén Castellanos

  • Debt Collection
    7.0/10 295 votes

    #6 - Debt Collection

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/17/2021

    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.

    Director: Darnell Martin

    Writer: Charly Evon Simpson

  • Blue Mountains
    7.3/10 263 votes

    #7 - Blue Mountains

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/24/2021

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

    Director: John Dahl

    Writer: Jaquén Castellanos

  • St. Sebastian
    7.5/10 256 votes

    #8 - St. Sebastian

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/31/2021

    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.

    Director: John Dahl

    Writer: Adam Rapp

  • Denmark
    7.5/10 326 votes

    #9 - Denmark

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/7/2021

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A