The BEST episodes of American Rust
Every episode of American Rust ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Rust!
Explore the tattered American dream through the eyes of complicated and compromised chief of police Del Harris in a Rust Belt town in southwest Pennsylvania. When the woman he truly loves sees her son accused of murder, Harris is forced to decide what he's willing to do to protect him.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
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#5 - 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.
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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.
#8 - 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.
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#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#14 - 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.
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#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#19 - 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.