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The Worst Episodes of Sharp Objects

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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 Worst Episode
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    Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 1 - Vanish
    7.0/10(57 votes)

    #1 - Vanish

    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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  2. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 6 - Cherry
    7.1/10(42 votes)

    #2 - Cherry

    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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  3. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 5 - Closer
    7.3/10(42 votes)

    #3 - Closer

    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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  4. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 2 - Dirt
    7.4/10(47 votes)

    #4 - Dirt

    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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  5. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 4 - Ripe
    7.5/10(42 votes)

    #5 - Ripe

    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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  6. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 3 - Fix
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    #6 - Fix

    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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  7. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 7 - Falling
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    #7 - Falling

    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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  8. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 8 - Milk
    8.0/10(49 votes)

    #8 - Milk

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Vanish" is the worst rated episode of "Sharp Objects". It scored 7/10 based on 57 votes. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and written by Marti Noxon, it aired on 7/8/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Cherry".