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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...
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Happy Returns" is the worst rated episode of "American Rust". It scored 7/10 based on 386 votes. Directed by John Dahl and written by Adam Rapp, it aired on 9/19/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Forgive Us Our Trespasses".

  • Happy Returns
    7.0/10386 votes
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    #1 - 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
    7.0/10334 votes
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    #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

  • My Name Is Billy
    7.0/10302 votes
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    #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

  • Debt Collection
    7.0/10301 votes
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    #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

  • The Mill
    7.2/10520 votes
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    #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

  • Jojo Ameri-GO
    7.2/10291 votes
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    #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

  • Blue Mountains
    7.3/10268 votes
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    #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
    7.4/10261 votes
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    #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
    7.4/10332 votes
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    #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

  • The Golden Goose
    7.5/10133 votes
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    #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

  • Homecoming
    7.6/10173 votes
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    #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

  • Iron Sky
    7.6/10125 votes
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    #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

  • The Hand You're Dealt
    7.6/10124 votes
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    #13 - 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

  • Ponderosa
    7.6/10125 votes
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    #14 - 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

  • Daddy Issues
    7.7/10126 votes
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    #15 - 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

  • Tree
    7.7/10126 votes
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    #16 - 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

  • Light Me Up
    7.8/10124 votes
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    #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

  • Fast Horses, Younger Women and More Money
    7.9/10130 votes
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    #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

  • Confessions
    8.2/10172 votes
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    #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