The Worst Episodes of American Rust
Every episode of American Rust ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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 Belt town full of good people making bad choices.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "American Rust" is "Happy Returns", rated 7/10 from 377 user votes. It was directed by John Dahl and written by Adam Rapp. "Happy Returns" aired on 9/19/2021 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Forgive Us Our Trespasses".
7.0/10 326 votes#2 - 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
7.0/10 296 votes#3 - 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
7.0/10 295 votes#4 - 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
7.2/10 510 votes#5 - 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
7.2/10 285 votes#6 - 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
7.3/10 263 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
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
7.5/10 124 votes#10 - The Golden Goose
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/28/2024
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.
Director: Jim McKay
Writer: Jean Kyoung Frazier
7.6/10 163 votes#11 - Homecoming
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/28/2024
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.
Director: Jim McKay
Writer: Dan Futterman
7.6/10 116 votes#12 - Iron Sky
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/28/2024
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.
Director: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Adam Rapp
7.6/10 115 votes#13 - Ponderosa
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/28/2024
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.
Director: Melissa Hickey
Writer: Ted Malawer
7.7/10 116 votes#14 - Daddy Issues
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/28/2024
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.
Director: Radium Cheung
Writer: Jessica Brickman
7.7/10 116 votes#15 - Tree
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/28/2024
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.
Director: Melissa Hickey
Writer: Delondra Williams
7.9/10 113 votes#16 - The Hand You're Dealt
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/28/2024
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.
Director: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Álvaro Rodríguez
7.9/10 114 votes#17 - Light Me Up
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/28/2024
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.
Director: Radium Cheung
Writer: Ted Malawer
7.9/10 120 votes#18 - Fast Horses, Younger Women and More Money
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/28/2024
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.
Director: Jim McKay
Writer: Jessica Brickman
8.2/10 158 votes#19 - Confessions
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/28/2024
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.
Director: Jim McKay
Writer: Adam Rapp
