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Beach Reads

4th episode of the 1st season of Widow's Bay

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
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Source revisionSep 18, 2026
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"Beach Reads" is the fourth episode of the American comedy horror Widow's Bay. The episode was written by co-executive producer Mackenzie Dohr, and directed by Sam Donovan. It was released on Apple TV in the United States on May 13, 2026.

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