American Horror Story Season 1 Episodes

12 Episodes 2011 - 2011

The first season of Ryan Murphy's "American Horror Story" begins as Ben (Dylan McDermott), Vivien (Connie Britton), and their daughter Violet (Taissa Farmiga) move into a restored mansion in Los Angeles after Ben's extramarital affair leaves the Harmon family in serious need of a fresh start. Their neighbor, Constance Langdon (a role which would eventually win Jessica Lange the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress), wastes no time in becoming a persistent, albeit not entirely welcome presence in their lives, as does her son, Tate (Evan Peters), who Ben believes is a sociopath. Shortly after moving in, the Harmons discover that several violent murders were committed in their new home, which locals have nicknamed "The Murder House", and a series of increasingly disturbing events indicate they may be sharing their home with the restless and violent spirits of those killed.

Episode 1

Pilot

Wed, Oct 5, 2011 60 mins

Bostonians Ben and Vivien Harmon (Dylan McDermott, Connie Britton) and their teen daughter, Violet (Taissa Farmiga), move into a haunted LA. mansion in the series premiere of a violent, erotically charged horror story about a troubled family. Ben and Vivien are seeking a fresh start following a miscarriage and marital infidelity, and they got the 1920s Victorian-style house for a song. But the previous occupants died in a murder-suicide, and that's only sign No. 1 that something's amiss.

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Episode 2

Home Invasion

Wed, Oct 12, 2011 60 mins

Vivien and Violet get caught in a dangerous situation strangely similar to one from the house's past. Meanwhile, Ben returns to Boston to put an end to a dark chapter in his life. But first, he sees a patient who has nightmares about being cut in half. He also refuses to treat Tate anymore because of the teen's feelings for Violet.

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Episode 3

Murder House

Wed, Oct 19, 2011 60 mins

After deciding to sell the house, Vivien learns about its first residents. Meanwhile, Ben's visitor causes him to unravel even more; and Constance and Moira's histories are revealed.

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Episode 4

Halloween (Part 1)

Wed, Oct 26, 2011 60 mins

Part 1 of 2. It's Halloween, and the line between the living and the dead blurs at the mansion, where two previous residents (Zachary Quinto and Teddy Sears) offer the Harmons advice. One suggestion: get rid of the gazebo in the back. Meanwhile, Tate fills Violet in on some of the house's history; and Addy decides that she wants to go to the Harmons' Halloween party as "a pretty girl."

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Episode 5

Halloween (Part 2)

Wed, Nov 2, 2011 60 mins

Conclusion. Before Halloween night is over, Tate comes face-to-face with his past (and Violet gets a glimpse of it), and Ben and Vivien are haunted by a new houseguest. Vivien also has an unpleasant encounter with Chad (Zachary Quinto). And Ben has it out with Larry Harvey in front of the gazebo.

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Episode 6

Piggy, Piggy

Wed, Nov 9, 2011 60 mins

Constance enlists Violet's help in dealing with Tate while Ben helps a new patient (Eric Stonestreet) confront his fears.

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Episode 7

Open House

Wed, Nov 16, 2011 60 mins

Moira persuades a prospective buyer to make an offer, but Constance and Larry try to undermine her efforts. Meanwhile, Vivien and Luke (Morris Chestnut) grow closer.

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Episode 8

Rubber Man

Wed, Nov 23, 2011 60 mins

The identity of the man in the rubber suit is revealed.

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Episode 9

Spooky Little Girl

Wed, Nov 30, 2011 60 mins

The Black Dahlia (Mena Suvari), a famous Hollywood murder victim from the 1940s, visits the house. Meanwhile, Constance discovers more of Tate's bad behavior.

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Episode 10

Smoldering Children

Wed, Dec 7, 2011 60 mins

Violet learns about the rules of the house; the explanation for Larry's condition emerges; and Constance is questioned by police.

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Episode 11

Birth

Wed, Dec 14, 2011 60 mins

Vivien has her baby; Tate and Violet attempt to rid the house of some of its ghosts once and for all.

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Episode 12

Afterbirth

Wed, Dec 21, 2011 60 mins

Constance schemes to raise Tate's baby as her own in the Season 1 finale.

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