The Best Episodes of American Horror Story

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9.2/10(7043 votes)
#1 - Return to Murder House
S8:E610/17/2018
Madison and Behold travel to the Murder House to uncover the origins of Michael Langdon.
Director:Sarah Paulson
Writer:Crystal Liu
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Director:Sarah Paulson
Writer:Crystal Liu
8.8/10(7044 votes)
#2 - The Name Game
S2:E101/2/2013
The Monsignor confronts the Devil. Dr. Arden's experiments reach a shocking conclusion. Dr. Thredson facilitates a surprising reunion for Kit.
Director:Michael Lehmann
Writer:Jessica Sharzer
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Director:Michael Lehmann
Writer:Jessica Sharzer
8.7/10(6696 votes)
#3 - Madness Ends
S2:E131/23/2013
Johnny sets out to complete his father's work; Lana leads the charge to finally shut down Briarcliff.
Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writer:Tim Minear
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Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writer:Tim Minear
8.7/10(6312 votes)
#4 - I Am Anne Frank (2)
S2:E511/14/2012
Sister Jude employs a renowned Nazi hunter to gather evidence against Arden; Kit makes a surprising confession; Bloody Face is unmasked.
Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writer:Brad Falchuk
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Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writer:Brad Falchuk
8.7/10(5353 votes)
#5 - Orphans
S4:E1012/17/2014
The death of a Freak sparks troubling behavior in Pepper. Elsa reveals the history of the Freak Show. Desiree grows suspicious of Maggie.
Director:Bradley Buecker
Writer:James Wong
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Director:Bradley Buecker
Writer:James Wong
8.7/10(5046 votes)
#6 - Could It Be... Satan?
S8:E410/3/2018
Michael's history as a teenager, and how he came to find himself at the Hawthorne Boy's school, is revealed.
Director:Sheree Folkson
Writer:Tim Minear
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Director:Sheree Folkson
Writer:Tim Minear

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8.6/10(5166 votes)
#7 - Edward Mordrake (2)
S4:E410/29/2014
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.
Director:Howard Deutch
Writer:Jennifer Salt
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Director:Howard Deutch
Writer:Jennifer Salt
8.4/10(6601 votes)
#8 - Smoldering Children
S1:E1012/7/2011
Violet learns about the rules of the house. The truth about Larry's condition is explained. Constance is interrogated by the police.
Director:Michael Lehmann
Writer:James Wong
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Director:Michael Lehmann
Writer:James Wong
8.4/10(5685 votes)
#9 - Unholy Night
S2:E812/5/2012
A murderous Santa wreaks havoc on Briarcliff; Sister Jude faces off with the devil; Arden has a shocking encounter in the death chute.
Director:Michael Lehmann
Writer:James Wong
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Director:Michael Lehmann
Writer:James Wong
8.4/10(4434 votes)
#10 - Boy Wonder
S8:E510/10/2018
After witnessing the Apocalypse, Coredelia must act quickly to stop Michael or face the end of days.
Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer:John J. Gray
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Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer:John J. Gray
8.3/10(7478 votes)
#11 - Bitchcraft
S3:E110/9/2013
A young girl discovers she possesses a strange genetic affliction tracing back to the dark days of Salem; Fiona Goode returns to town.
Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
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Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
8.3/10(6426 votes)
#12 - Birth
S1:E1112/14/2011
Vivien gives birth. Tate and Violet attempt to rid the house of some of its ghosts for good.
Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writer:Tim Minear
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Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writer:Tim Minear
8.3/10(6183 votes)
#13 - Tricks and Treats
S2:E210/24/2012
An exorcist is called to Briarcliff to help save a troubled farm boy; Sister Jude's darkest secret is revealed.
Director:Bradley Buecker
Writer:James Wong
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Director:Bradley Buecker
Writer:James Wong
8.3/10(5422 votes)
#14 - Spilt Milk
S2:E111/9/2013
Grace tells Kit devastating news about the aliens' experiments on Alma; Dr. Thredson receives an unexpected visitor; the Monsignor goes to extreme lengths to silence Jude.
Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writer:Brad Falchuk
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Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writer:Brad Falchuk
8.3/10(5224 votes)
#15 - Head
S3:E912/11/2013
Cordelia's attacker is revealed. Fiona looks to form an alliance with Marie Laveau. Nan learns a disturbing truth about Luke's past.
Director:Howard Deutch
Writer:Tim Minear
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Director:Howard Deutch
Writer:Tim Minear
8.3/10(4591 votes)
#16 - Chapter 6
S6:E610/19/2016
After the wrap of the show My Roanoke Nightmare, the producer creates a follow up show called Return to Roanoke, bringing the actors of the previous show and the real Shelby, Matt, and Lee, back to the house.
Director:Angela Bassett
Writer:Ned Martel
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Director:Angela Bassett
Writer:Ned Martel
8.2/10(7460 votes)
#17 - Welcome to Briarcliff
S2:E110/17/2012
Terrifying evils blur the boundaries between reality and insanity at the Briarcliff Manor.
Director:Bradley Buecker
Writer:Tim Minear
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Director:Bradley Buecker
Writer:Tim Minear
8.3/10(3851 votes)
#18 - Final Girl
S9:E911/13/2019
Camp Redwood draws in a lost soul looking for closure.
Director:John J. Gray
Writer:Crystal Liu
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Director:John J. Gray
Writer:Crystal Liu
8.3/10(3808 votes)
#19 - Gaslight
S10:E59/15/2021
Harry struggles to keep Alma under control. Doris is pushed past her limits.
Director:John J. Gray
Writers:Brad Falchuk, Manny Coto
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Director:John J. Gray
Writers:Brad Falchuk, Manny Coto
8.2/10(5886 votes)
#20 - Nor'easter
S2:E310/31/2012
A violent storm allows a group of patients to plan a daring escape; Sister Jude is haunted by her past.
Director:Michael Uppendahl
Writer:Jennifer Salt
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Director:Michael Uppendahl
Writer:Jennifer Salt
8.2/10(5762 votes)
#21 - I Am Anne Frank (1)
S2:E411/7/2012
A new patient exposes Arden's past; Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.
Director:Michael Uppendahl
Writer:Jessica Sharzer
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Director:Michael Uppendahl
Writer:Jessica Sharzer
8.2/10(5427 votes)
#22 - Dark Cousin
S2:E711/28/2012
Sister Mary Eunice is terrified to discover a dark angel at Briarcliff; Kit makes a bold move to be reunited with Grace.
Director:Michael Rymer
Writer:Tim Minear
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Director:Michael Rymer
Writer:Tim Minear
8.2/10(5314 votes)
#23 - The Coat Hanger
S2:E912/12/2012
The Monsignor takes an unlikely convert under his wing; Lana secures a new piece of evidence that can exonerate Kit; Dr. Arden witnesses a miraculous return.
Director:Jeremy Podeswa
Writer:Jennifer Salt
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Director:Jeremy Podeswa
Writer:Jennifer Salt
8.2/10(5263 votes)
#24 - Fearful Pranks Ensue
S3:E410/30/2013
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.
Director:Michael Uppendahl
Writer:Jennifer Salt
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Director:Michael Uppendahl
Writer:Jennifer Salt
8.2/10(5256 votes)
#25 - Burn, Witch. Burn!
S3:E511/6/2013
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.
Director:Jeremy Podeswa
Writer:Jessica Sharzer
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Director:Jeremy Podeswa
Writer:Jessica Sharzer