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The Best Episodes of Sharp Objects

Every episode of Sharp Objects ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Sharp Objects!

Reporter Camille Preaker confronts the psychological demons from her past when she returns to her hometown to investigate the murders of two young girls.
Genres:CrimeDramaMystery
Network:HBO

Best Episodes Summary

"Milk" is the best rated episode of "Sharp Objects". It scored 8.9/10 based on 4773 votes. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and written by Gillian Flynn, Marti Noxon, it aired on 8/26/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Falling".

  • Milk
    8.9/104,773 votes
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    #1 - Milk

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/26/2018

    Concerned for the safety of Amma, Camille puts her own life in jeopardy as she gets closer to the truth behind the shocking mysteries surrounding the Wind Gap killings.

    Director: Jean-Marc Vallée

    Writer: Gillian Flynn, Marti Noxon

  • Falling
    8.7/103,987 votes
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    #2 - Falling

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/19/2018

    Camille crosses a line in her investigation of the prime suspect. Richard coaxes Jackie to offer up info about Marian Preaker’s death. Adora takes pains to keep an ailing Amma under her roof and in her care.

    Director: Jean-Marc Vallée

    Writer: Gillian Flynn, Scott Brown

  • Fix
    8.1/103,890 votes
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    #3 - Fix

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/22/2018

    Camille relives a recent tragedy as she struggles to piece together the murders in Wind Gap. Richard grows frustrated with Chief Vickery's assumptions regarding potential suspects. A defiant Amma shows off her wild side to Camille, but Adora admonishes Camille for meddling in the investigation and a town in mourning.

    Director: Jean-Marc Vallée

    Writer: Alex Metcalf

  • Ripe
    8.0/103,602 votes
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    #4 - Ripe

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/29/2018

    Camille agrees to show Richard some of Wind Gap’s crime scenes, though the tour opens up old wounds. Alan confronts Adora about her sharing confidences with Chief Vickery, who is concerned about the Crellins hosting the annual "Calhoun Day" attended by Wind Gap's youth. Fired from his job at Preaker Farms, John shares off-the-record revelations with Camille that raise fresh concerns for her.

    Director: Jean-Marc Vallée

    Writer: Vince Calandra

  • Closer
    8.0/103,515 votes
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    #5 - Closer

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/5/2018

    Despite a potential serial killer on the loose in the community, Wind Gap residents gather for Calhoun Day, an annual southern-pride festival hosted by Adora on the grounds of her house. As Amma and her friends act out a traditional play depicting the sacrifices made by the wife of a Confederate soldier, Adora shares confidences with Richard that may impact his relationship with Camille.

    Director: Jean-Marc Vallée

    Writer: Scott Brown

  • Cherry
    7.9/103,412 votes
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    #6 - Cherry

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/12/2018

    Adora provides Chief Vickery with a key piece of evidence in the Ann Nash murder case. Richard probes for details about Camille’s dark past. John’s girlfriend, Ashley, looks to make news for herself. Amma bonds with Camille during and after a wild party.

    Director: Jean-Marc Vallée

    Writer: Dawn Kamoche, Ariella Blejer

  • Vanish
    7.8/104,872 votes
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    #7 - Vanish

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/8/2018

    St. Louis Chronicle reporter Camille Preaker returns to her rural hometown of Wind Gap, Mo., to file a story about two missing girls, one of whom was found dead and presumed murdered. The assignment, which reunites Camille with her overbearing mother, Adora, brings back traumatic childhood memories, including the death of her younger sister, Marian, when both were schoolgirls.

    Director: Jean-Marc Vallée

    Writer: Marti Noxon

  • Dirt
    7.6/103,985 votes
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    #8 - Dirt

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/15/2018

    Camille searches for clues at the funeral and wake for Wind Gap's latest victim, and clashes with her mother about Camille's presence in the town. Richard finds a surprising way to arrive at a conclusion about the murderer's profile. Camille pays a visit to the working-class home of a young boy who says he witnessed the abduction, and confronts Chief Vickery.

    Director: Jean-Marc Vallée

    Writer: Gillian Flynn