7.2/10522 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
7.0/10336 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
7.0/10304 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
7.2/10293 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
7.0/10303 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
7.3/10270 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
7.5/10336 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
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Mill" is the best rated episode of "American Rust" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 522 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".
