Sharp Objects: Season 1
2018 · 8 episodes · ★ 7.6
Miniseries
What Season 1 of Sharp Objects
Season 1 of Sharp Objects has 8 episodes and premiered on July 8, 2018. Here's the complete episode guide with air dates, runtimes and ratings.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Vanish
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.
Directing: Jean-Marc Vallée · Screenplay: Marti Noxon · Starring: Beth Broderick, Barbara Eve Harris, Catherine Carlen, Loretta Fox
1x02 Dirt
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.
Directing: Jean-Marc Vallée · Screenplay: Gillian Flynn · Starring: Violet Brinson, April Brinson, Ericka Kreutz, Beth Broderick
1x03 Fix
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.
Directing: Jean-Marc Vallée · Screenplay: Alex Metcalf · Starring: Violet Brinson, April Brinson, Cody Sullivan, Jennifer Aspen
1x04 Ripe
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.
Directing: Jean-Marc Vallée · Writing: Vince Calandra · Starring: Violet Brinson, April Brinson, Cody Sullivan, Beth Broderick
1x05 Closer
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.
Directing: Jean-Marc Vallée · Writing: Scott Brown · Starring: Violet Brinson, April Brinson, Ericka Kreutz, Cody Sullivan
1x06 Cherry
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.
Directing: Jean-Marc Vallée · Writing: Ariella Blejer, Dawn Kamoche · Starring: Violet Brinson, April Brinson, Ericka Kreutz, Cody Sullivan
1x07 Falling
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.
Directing: Jean-Marc Vallée · Writing: Gillian Flynn, Scott Brown · Starring: Violet Brinson, April Brinson, Barbara Eve Harris, Sydney Sweeney
1x08 Milk Season Finale
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.
Directing: Jean-Marc Vallée · Writing: Marti Noxon, Gillian Flynn · Starring: Beth Broderick, Barbara Eve Harris, D. B. Sweeney, Jennifer Aspen
Season 1 Cast
Patricia ClarksonAdora Crellin8 episodes
Chris MessinaRichard Willis8 episodes
Eliza ScanlenAmma Crellin8 episodes
Taylor John SmithJohn Keene8 episodes
David SullivanChris8 episodes
Barbara Eve HarrisEileen Curry7 episodes
Emily YancyGayla7 episodes
Violet BrinsonKelsey6 episodes
April BrinsonJodes6 episodes
Jessica TreskaNatalie Keene6 episodes
Beth BroderickAnnie B5 episodes
Catherine CarlenDeeanna5 episodes
Loretta FoxMelissa5 episodes
Aaron HollidayDamon5 episodesWhere to Watch Season 1 of Sharp Objects
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does season 1 of Sharp Objects have?
Season 1 of Sharp Objects has 8 episodes.
When did season 1 of Sharp Objects premiere?
Premiered on July 8, 2018.
Where to Watch Sharp Objects Season 1
In Spain, on Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, HBO Max, and HBO Max Amazon Channel.
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience score, 1x07, "Falling," with a 8.1.