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The Best Episodes of Sharp Objects Season 1

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

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 8 - Milk
    8.9/10(5346 votes)

    S1:E8

    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
    Writers:Marti Noxon, Gillian Flynn

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  2. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 7 - Falling
    8.7/10(4499 votes)

    S1:E7

    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
    Writers:Gillian Flynn, Scott Brown

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  3. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 3 - Fix
    8.0/10(4427 votes)

    S1:E3

    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

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  4. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 4 - Ripe
    7.9/10(4112 votes)

    S1:E4

    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

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  5. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 5 - Closer
    7.9/10(4011 votes)

    S1:E5

    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

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  6. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 1 - Vanish
    7.8/10(5534 votes)

    S1:E1

    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

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  7. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 6 - Cherry
    7.8/10(3903 votes)

    S1:E6

    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
    Writers:Ariella Blejer, Dawn Kamoche

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  8. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 2 - Dirt
    7.6/10(4545 votes)

    S1:E2

    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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Milk" is the best rated episode of "Sharp Objects" season 1. It scored 8.9/10 based on 5346 votes. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and written by Marti Noxon, Gillian Flynn, it aired on 8/26/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Falling".