American Rust (Season 1)

The Mill (Episode 1) 6.8

Writer: Dan Futterman

Air date: 2021-09-12

Overview: 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.

Happy Returns (Episode 2) 7.0

Writer: Adam Rapp

Air date: 2021-09-19

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

Forgive Us Our Trespasses (Episode 3) 5.5

Writer: Céline C. Robinson

Air date: 2021-09-26

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

My Name Is Billy (Episode 4) 7.0

Writer: Álvaro Rodríguez

Air date: 2021-10-03

Overview: 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.

Jojo Ameri-GO (Episode 5) 7.3

Writer: Jaquén Castellanos

Air date: 2021-10-10

Overview: 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.

Debt Collection (Episode 6) 6.2

Writer: Charly Evon Simpson

Air date: 2021-10-17

Overview: 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.

Blue Mountains (Episode 7) 7.7

Writer: Jaquén Castellanos

Air date: 2021-10-24

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

St. Sebastian (Episode 8) 8.0

Writer: Adam Rapp

Air date: 2021-10-31

Overview: 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.

Denmark (Episode 9) 8.7

Air date: 2021-11-07

Overview: 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.