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The Shards: Season 1

10 episodes Premiered Aug 5, 2026 Updated Aug 5, 2026
Season 1 Episodes

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Season 1: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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S1·E1 Mytharc

Pilot

Aug 5, 2026

It's the summer of 1981 in Los Angeles; a series of disturbing crimes coincides with the arrival of a strange new student in Bret's orbit.

S1·E2 Core

Don't You Want Me

Aug 5, 2026

Bret digs deeper into Robert's murky past and uncovers shocking evidence.

S1·E3 Core

Help Me! Rhonda

Aug 12, 2026

A beloved student's sudden disappearance causes chaos for the senior class.

S1·E4 Core

Robert's Party

Aug 12, 2026

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

S1·E5 Core

Murder on the Dancefloor

Aug 19, 2026

A televised dance competition culminates with a horrifying showstopper.

S1·E6 Core

Homecoming (1)

Aug 26, 2026

Troubled Debbie is galvanized by a new extracurricular.

S1·E7 Core

Homecoming (2)

Aug 26, 2026

A surprising Homecoming King and Queen are crowned as the Trawler's killing spree continues.