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The Best Episodes of American Auto Season 1

Every episode of American Auto Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Auto Season 1!

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In the headquarters of a major American automotive company in Detroit, a floundering group of executives at Payne Motors must adapt to the changing times or be sent to the junkyard.

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Auto Season 1 Episode 6 - Commercial
    8.0/10(212 votes)

    S1:E6

    Katherine and the team reshoot a commercial to make it more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Albertina Rizzo

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  2. American Auto Season 1 Episode 10 - Profile
    7.6/10(138 votes)

    S1:E10

    When a TV newsmagazine films a segment on Katherine, the team struggles to portray her in a positive light while avoiding “gotcha” questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Auto Season 1 Episode 5 - Millbank, IA
    7.5/10(163 votes)

    S1:E5

    The group travels to Iowa for the opening of a new factory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Auto Season 1 Episode 9 - Charity Dinner
    7.5/10(142 votes)

    S1:E9

    The group attends the annual Payne Foundation Fundraising Gala. Katherine suspects her job may be in jeopardy. Wesley deals with a family rivalry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Auto Season 1 Episode 7 - Recall
    7.3/10(142 votes)

    S1:E7

    The executives realize a Payne vehicle may have a faulty part and debate whether to issue a recall.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Auto Season 1 Episode 8 - Employee Morale
    7.3/10(139 votes)

    S1:E8

    Katherine and the team attempt to boost employee morale after the Payne CFO announces his resignation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Auto Season 1 Episode 3 - Earnings Call
    6.9/10(188 votes)

    S1:E3

    Katherine promises a big announcement on her first quarterly earnings call. Jack and Elliot negotiate a contract with the line workers union.

    Director:Matt Sohn
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Auto Season 1 Episode 4 - The $10K Car
    6.9/10(166 votes)

    S1:E4

    Sadie and Cyrus struggle with how honest to be about Katherine’s car idea. Elliot pawns his vicious dog off on Dori.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. American Auto Season 1 Episode 2 - White Van
    6.8/10(236 votes)

    S1:E2

    Katherine deals with the PR fallout of a serial killer driving a Payne; Jack tries to figure out his role in the company

    Director:Jeffrey Blitz
    Writer:Justin Spitzer

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  10. American Auto Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.3/10(327 votes)

    S1:E1

    Payne Motors gets a new CEO on the same day they’re rolling out a new self-driving — and problematic — vehicle

    Director:Jeffrey Blitz
    Writer:Justin Spitzer

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Commercial" is the best rated episode of "American Auto" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 212 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Albertina Rizzo, it aired on 1/25/2022. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Profile".