Sharp Objects

Camille Preaker, a reporter for the St. Louis Chronicle with a history of psychological problems, is sent to her rural hometown of Wind Gap to file a story about two missing girls, one of whom was found dead and presumed murdered.

Camille searches for clues at the funeral and wake for Wind Gap's latest victim. Later, Camille pays a visit to the working-class home of a young boy who says he witnessed the abduction, and confronts Chief Vickery about why he ignored the boy's claim.

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. Adora admonishes Camille for meddling in the investigation and a town in mourning.

Camille agrees to show Richard some of Wind Gap's crime scenes, though the tour opens up old wounds. Fired from his job at Preaker Farms, John shares some off- the-record revelations with Camille that raise fresh concerns for the reporter.

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, who shares some confidences with Richard that may impact his relationship with Camille.

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 while Amma bonds with Camille during and after a wild party.