American Rust

10 Best 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 Belt town full of good people making bad choices.

Written by Sophie and last updated on mar 30, 2024.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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#11 - The Mill (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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.

The episode was rated 7.40 from 387 votes.

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#10 - Happy Returns (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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Harris’ investigation continues. Isaac leaves town. Billy and Lee reunite as Buell celebrates a shotgun wedding.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 323 votes.

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#9 - Forgive Us Our Trespasses (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Grace enlists help in her effort to unionize the dressmakers. The sheriff gets an anonymous tip about the murder in the steel mill.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 291 votes.

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#8 - My Name Is Billy (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 285 votes.

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#7 - Debt Collection (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 266 votes.

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#6 - The Golden Goose (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 11 votes.

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#5 - Jojo Ameri-GO (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 263 votes.

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#4 - St. Sebastian (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 252 votes.

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#3 - Blue Mountains (Season 1 - Episode 7)

Billy gets in with a questionable crowd. Isaac travels alone. Harris’ investigation into the anonymous eyewitness continues as a high school football player ODs.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 262 votes.

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#2 - Denmark (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 275 votes.

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#1 - Homecoming (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 17 votes.

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