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The Audacity S1E4 — Vanitas
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The Audacity•Season 1•Episode 4

Vanitas

6.7/10 · 125 votesMay 3, 202655 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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Toxic masculinity makes a comeback in Martin's spine, Orson's gut, Duncan's shins. But the feminine side is strong: Sorrel's tincture, Lili's mud, JoJo's bridge. Anushka holds Duncan's feet to the fire as an atomic reaction sweeps through Las Altas.

Directed byDaniel Sackheim
Written byArthur Phillips, Irving Ruan
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Billy Magnussen

Billy Magnussen

Duncan Park

Sarah Goldberg

Sarah Goldberg

Dr. JoAnne Felder

Zach Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis

Carl Bardolph

Meaghan Rath

Meaghan Rath

Anushka Bhattachera-Phister

Lucy Punch

Lucy Punch

Lili Park-Hoffsteader

Paul Adelstein

Paul Adelstein

Dr. Gary Felder

Simon Helberg

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Martin Phister

Rob Corddry

Rob Corddry

Tom Ruffage

Everett Blunck

Everett Blunck

Orson Stern

Ava Telek

Ava Telek

Jamison Park-Hoffsteader

Thailey Roberge

Thailey Roberge

Tess Phister

Rukiya Bernard

Rukiya Bernard

Beatrice Webb

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Daniel Sackheim

Daniel Sackheim

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Steven Rasch

Steven Rasch

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Richard Rutkowski

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Arthur Phillips

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Irving Ruan

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Janet Weinberg

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Episode Summary

"Vanitas" is episode 4 of The Audacity season 1. It scored 6.7/10 from 125 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Daniel Sackheim and written by Arthur Phillips, Irving Ruan, it aired on May 3, 2026.

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