The Best Episodes of 'American Horror Story'
- 1January 29, 2014
Season 3, Episode 13
A new Supreme rises.
Zoe, Madison, Misty and Queenie undergo the test of the Seven Wonders that will determine the next Supreme. - 2November 2, 2011
Season 1, Episode 5
Halloween night concludes with Tate coming face to face with his past. Ben and Vivien are haunted by one of the house's newest guests.
Tate comes face to face with his past; Ben and Vivien are haunted by one of the house's newest guests. - 3October 5, 2011
Season 1, Episode 1
A therapist moves his wife and teenage daughter across the country to escape their troubled past.
A therapist moves his family across the country to escape their troubled past, but quickly discovers their new home comes with its own kind of baggage. - 4
Devil's Night
October 28, 2015Season 5, Episode 4
John receives an invitation to attend an exclusive Devil's Night Soiree. Alex tries to diagnose Holden's strange condition.
- 5October 17, 2012
Season 2, Episode 1
Welcome to Briarcliff Manor, a notorious insane asylum home to the deranged serial killer, Bloody Face. Lurking in the shadows of this "sanctuary of healing" are terrifying evils that blur the boundaries between reality and insanity.
Terrifying evils blur the boundaries between reality and insanity at the notorious insane asylum, Briarcliff Manor. - 6October 17, 2018
Season 8, Episode 6
Madison and Behold travel to the Murder House to uncover the origins of Michael Langdon.
Behold and Madison are sent on a mission to Murder House to uncover the truth about Michael Langdon's past; although revelations about their next Supreme paint a bleak picture, there may be room to set some things right. - 7October 19, 2011
Season 1, Episode 3
Vivien learns the horrific truth about the house's first residents and Ben's visitor causes him to further unravel about what really happened in the haunted house. Constance and Moira have their history revealed.
Vivien learns about the house's first residents; Ben's visitor causes him to further unravel; Constance and Moira's history is revealed. - 8October 26, 2011
Season 1, Episode 4
The line between the living and the dead blurs on Halloween. Two of the house's previous residents give the Harmons decorating advice.
The line between the living and the dead blurs; the house's old residents give the Harmons decorating advice. - 9October 9, 2013
Season 3, Episode 1
A young girl, Zoe, is shattered to discover she possesses a strange genetic affliction tracing back to the dark days of Salem.
A young girl discovers she possesses a strange genetic affliction tracing back to the dark days of Salem; Fiona Goode returns to town. - 10November 6, 2013
Season 3, Episode 5
Besieged by Marie Laveau's army, Zoe unleashes a new power. Fiona and Myrtle clash over control of the Coven. Madame LaLaurie is confronted by old ghosts.
Zoe unleashes a new power; Fiona and Myrtle clash over control of the coven; Madame LaLaurie is confronted by old ghosts. - 11
Apocalypse Then
November 14, 2018Season 8, Episode 10
The surviving witches travel to Outpost 3 to stand in final battle against the Antichrist.
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Ten Commandments Killer
December 2, 2015Season 5, Episode 8
John closes in on The Ten Commandments Killer. Sally's arrangement with March is revealed.
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Protect the Coven
January 15, 2014Season 3, Episode 11
Fiona and Laveau have a deadly face off with The Corporation. Cordelia makes a desperate sacrifice to protect the Coven.
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Home Invasion
October 12, 2011Season 1, Episode 2
Vivien and Violet find themselves in a dangerous situation eerily similar to a past event. Ben goes back to Boston to fix a mistake.
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Smoldering Children
December 7, 2011Season 1, Episode 10
Violet learns about the rules of the house. The truth about Larry's condition is explained. Constance is interrogated by the police.
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The Magical Delights of Stevie Nicks
January 8, 2014Season 3, Episode 10
Fiona attempts to out the new Supreme with a visit from Stevie Nicks. Cordelia learns the truth about Hank and the Witch Hunters. Madison tries to eliminate her competition for the Supremacy.
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Origins of Monstrosity
November 21, 2012Season 2, Episode 6
A mysterious little girl is abandoned at Briarcliff. The Monsignor makes a Faustian pact with Dr. Arden. The origin of Bloody Face is revealed.
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Rubber Man
November 23, 2011Season 1, Episode 8
The man in the rubber suit is revealed.
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Boy Parts
October 16, 2013Season 3, Episode 2
Fiona helps Zoe and Madison deal with a horrible tragedy. Delphine LaLaurie struggles to adjust to modern life. Cordelia faces a dark decision about her family.
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Go to Hell
January 22, 2014Season 3, Episode 12
Cordelia's latest vision puts the Coven's future in question. With the end of Fiona's reign approaching, the girls manifest powerful new gifts. Queenie's search for Marie Laveau leads her to Hell and back.
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Unholy Night
December 5, 2012Season 2 Episode 8
A murderous Santa wreaks havoc on Briarcliff. Sister Jude faces off with the Devil. Arden has a shocking encounter in the Death Chute.
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Traitor
October 24, 2018Season 8, Episode 7
Cordelia takes steps to punish the traitors among the coven and stop Michael from rising to power as the Antichrist.
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Edward Mordrake, Part 2
October 29, 2014Season 4 Episode 4
Edward Mordrake continues his search for a Freak to add to his ghostly coterie. Elsa tells the grisly story of her days in Germany. Jimmy and Maggie have a run-in with the Twisted Clown
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The Axeman Cometh
November 13, 2013Season 3, Episode 6
Zoe, Queenie, and Nan make contact with a dark spirit trapped in the Academy. Cordelia's new power brings on a heartbreaking revelation.
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Birth
December 14, 2011Season 1, Episode 11
Vivien gives birth. Tate and Violet attempt to rid the house of some of its ghosts for good.
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Massacres and Matinees
October 15, 2014Season 4, Episode 2
A citywide curfew threatens to shut down the Freak Show. A strongman from Ethel's troubled past arrives at camp. Gloria arranges a terrifying play date for Dandy. The Tattler Twins reveal a talent that could knock Elsa from the spotlight.
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Madness Ends
January 23, 2013Season 2, Episode 13
Johnny sets out to complete his father's work. Lana leads the charge to finally shut down Briarcliff.
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Be Our Guest
January 13, 2016Season 5, Episode 12
Iris and Liz oversee a new era at the Cortez. John and Alex struggle to adapt to life outside the hotel.
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Orphans
December 17, 2014Season 4, Episode 10
The death of a Freak sparks troubling behavior in Pepper. Elsa reveals the history of the Freak Show. Desiree grows suspicious of Maggie.
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Fearful Pranks Ensue
October 30, 2013Season 3, Episode 4
Fiona's choices rattle a decades-long truce between the Salem witches and Marie Laveau. The Council of Witchcraft pays a surprise visit to the Academy with disturbing allegations.
