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The Shards S1E4 — Robert's Party

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The Shards•Season 1•Episode 4

Robert's Party

7.1/10 · 638 votesAug 12, 202646 min

Ranked #2 of 9 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

Susan's welcome party for Robert is overshadowed by a terrifying and violent incident.

Directed byMax Minghella

Written byJuli Weiner

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Season 1 Episodes9

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Help Me! Rhonda

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Cast7

Igby Rigney

Igby Rigney

Bret Easton Ellis

Kaia Gerber

Kaia Gerber

Susan Reynolds

Homer Gere

Homer Gere

Robert Mallory

Hayes Warner

Hayes Warner

Debbie Schaffer

Graham Campbell

Graham Campbell

Thom Wright

Evan Rachel Wood

Evan Rachel Wood

Liz Schaffer

Wes Bentley

Wes Bentley

Terry Schaffer

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Juli Weiner

Juli Weiner

Writer

Max Minghella

Max Minghella

Director

Derek Hough

Derek Hough

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Tessandra Chavez

Choreographer

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Eric Koretz

Director of Photography

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Julia Franklin

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Robert's Party" is episode 4 of The Shards season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 638 votes, ranking #2 of 9 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by Max Minghella and written by Juli Weiner, it aired on August 12, 2026.

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