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The Best Episodes of American Horror Stories Season 1

Every episode of American Horror Stories Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Horror Stories Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Horror Stories Season 1 Episode 1 - Rubber(wo)Man (1)
    8.0/10(136 votes)

    #1 - Rubber(wo)Man (1)

    S1:E1

    A teenager and her Dads move into a forsaken home with a grim past. As the family makes renovations, a darkness takes root within them.

    Director:Loni Peristere
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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  2. American Horror Stories Season 1 Episode 2 - Rubber(wo)Man (2)
    7.2/10(44 votes)

    #2 - Rubber(wo)Man (2)

    S1:E2

    Scarlett enters a twisted new romance while Michael and Troy confront their rocky relationship.

    Director:Loni Peristere
    Writer:Brad Falchuk

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  3. American Horror Stories Season 1 Episode 3 - Drive In
    6.8/10(31 votes)

    #3 - Drive In

    S1:E3

    A screening of a forbidden film has disastrous consequences.

    Director:Eduardo Sánchez
    Writer:Manny Coto

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  4. American Horror Stories Season 1 Episode 4 - The Naughty List
    5.3/10(25 votes)

    #4 - The Naughty List

    S1:E4

    A group of influencers face a reckoning after posting a problematic video online.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:Manny Coto

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  5. American Horror Stories Season 1 Episode 5 - BA'AL
    7.4/10(25 votes)

    #5 - BA'AL

    S1:E5

    A wife does the unthinkable for a chance at a successful pregnancy.

    Director:Sanaa Hamri
    Writers:Ali Adler, Manny Coto

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  6. American Horror Stories Season 1 Episode 6 - Feral
    6.2/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Feral

    S1:E6

    A family goes on a camping trip unaware of what is lurking in the woods.

    Director:Manny Coto
    Writer:Manny Coto

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  7. American Horror Stories Season 1 Episode 7 - Game Over
    4.9/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Game Over

    S1:E7

    A couple dares to spend a night in one of the most infamous haunted houses.

    Director:Liz Friedlander
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Rubber(wo)Man (1)" is the best rated episode of "American Horror Stories" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 136 votes. Directed by Loni Peristere and written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, it aired on 7/15/2021. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Rubber(wo)Man (2)".