The BEST episodes of American Rust season 1

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

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.

Last Updated: 10/27/2024Network: Prime VideoStatus: Ended
Denmark
star
7.80
308 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: John Dahl
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St. Sebastian
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7.70
282 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: John Dahl
Writer: Adam Rapp
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Blue Mountains
star
7.66
292 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: John Dahl
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Debt Collection
star
7.63
293 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.

Directors: Darnell Martin
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Jojo Ameri-Go
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7.63
290 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.

Directors: Darnell Martin
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My Name Is Billy
star
7.52
314 votes

#6 - 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.

Directors: Craig Zisk
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Forgive Us Our Trespasses
star
7.46
322 votes

#7 - 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.

Directors: Craig Zisk
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Happy Returns
star
7.44
355 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: John Dahl
Writer: Adam Rapp
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The Mill
star
7.35
427 votes

#9 - 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.

Directors: John Dahl
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