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The Worst Episodes of Sharp Objects

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Worst episode
S1E2 Dirt
7.64,557 votes
Best episode
S1E8 Milk
8.95,364 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.1avg
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7h 10m
8 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 2 - Dirt
    7.6/10(4557 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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  2. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 1 - Vanish
    7.8/10(5551 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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  3. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 6 - Cherry
    7.8/10(3911 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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  4. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 4 - Ripe
    7.9/10(4122 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(4020 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 3 - Fix
    8.0/10(4439 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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  7. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 7 - Falling
    8.7/10(4507 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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  8. Sharp Objects Season 1 Episode 8 - Milk
    8.9/10(5364 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:Gillian Flynn, Marti Noxon

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Dirt" is the worst rated episode of Sharp Objects. It scored 7.6/10 from 4,557 votes. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and written by Gillian Flynn, it aired on July 15, 2018. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Vanish".

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