The WORST episodes of American Rust

Every episode of American Rust ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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.

Last Updated: 10/27/2024Network: Prime VideoStatus: Ended
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The Mill
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7.35
427 votes

#1 - 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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Happy Returns
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7.44
355 votes

#2 - 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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Forgive Us Our Trespasses
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7.46
322 votes

#3 - 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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The Hand You're Dealt
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7.49
116 votes

#4 - 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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The Golden Goose
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7.50
121 votes

#5 - 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.

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Iron Sky
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7.51
117 votes

#6 - 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.

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My Name Is Billy
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7.52
314 votes

#7 - 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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Homecoming
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7.57
125 votes

#8 - 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.

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Tree
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7.59
110 votes

#9 - 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.

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Ponderosa
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7.62
110 votes

#10 - 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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Jojo Ameri-Go
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7.63
290 votes

#11 - 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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Debt Collection
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7.63
293 votes

#12 - 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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Blue Mountains
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7.66
292 votes

#13 - 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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Daddy Issues
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7.67
113 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.

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Light Me Up
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7.69
110 votes

#15 - 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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St. Sebastian
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7.70
282 votes

#16 - 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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Fast Horses, Younger Women and More Money
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7.72
103 votes

#17 - 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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Denmark
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7.80
308 votes

#18 - 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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Confessions
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7.92
114 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.

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