The BEST episodes of American Auto season 1

Every episode of American Auto season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Auto season 1!

Set at the headquarters of a major American automotive company in Detroit where a floundering group of executives try to rediscover the company identity amidst a rapidly changing industry.

Last Updated: 3/9/2025Network: NBCStatus: Ended

7.19

90 votes

#1 - Recall

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/1/2022

The executives realize a Payne vehicle may have a faulty part and debate whether to issue a recall.

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7.18

89 votes

#2 - Profile

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/8/2022

When a TV newsmagazine films a segment on Katherine, the team struggles to portray her in a positive light while avoiding "gotcha" questions.

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7.16

97 votes

#3 - Commercial

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/25/2022

Katherine and the team reshoot a commercial to make it more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community.

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7.15

91 votes

#4 - Charity Dinner

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/1/2022

The group attends the annual Payne Foundation Fundraising Gala. Katherine suspects her job may be in jeopardy. Wesley deals with a family rivalry.

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7.02

97 votes

#5 - Millbank, IA

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/18/2022

The group travels to Iowa for the opening of a new factory.

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7.00

114 votes

#6 - Earnings Call

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/4/2022

Katherine promises a big announcement on her first quarterly earnings call. Jack and Elliot negotiate a contract with the line-workers union.

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6.88

95 votes

#7 - Employee Morale

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/22/2022

Katherine and the team attempt to boost employee morale after the Payne CFO announces his resignation.

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6.87

105 votes

#8 - The $10k Car

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/11/2022

Sadie and Cyrus struggle with how honest to be about Katherine’s car idea. Elliot pawns his vicious dog off on Dori.

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6.80

137 votes

#9 - White Van

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/13/2021

Katherine deals with the PR fallout of a serial killer driving a Payne. Jack tries to figure out his role in the company.

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6.75

177 votes

#10 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/13/2021

Payne Motors gets a new CEO on the same day they're rolling out a new self-driving (and problematic) vehicle.

Directors: Jeffrey Blitz

Writer: Justin Spitzer

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