9.2/106,513 votesLoading...#1 - Return to Murder House
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 10/17/2018
Madison and Behold travel to the Murder House to uncover the origins of Michael Langdon.
Director: Sarah Paulson
Writer: Crystal Liu
8.8/106,695 votesLoading...#2 - The Name Game
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/2/2013
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
8.7/105,948 votesLoading...#3 - I Am Anne Frank (2)
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/14/2012
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
8.7/106,324 votesLoading...#4 - Madness Ends
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/23/2013
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
8.7/105,085 votesLoading...#5 - Orphans
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2014
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
8.7/104,676 votesLoading...#6 - Could It Be... Satan?
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/2018
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
8.6/104,910 votesLoading...#7 - Edward Mordrake (2)
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2014
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
8.5/105,375 votesLoading...#8 - Unholy Night
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/5/2012
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
8.4/106,080 votesLoading...#9 - Smoldering Children
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/2011
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
8.4/104,084 votesLoading...#10 - Boy Wonder
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 10/10/2018
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
8.4/103,464 votesLoading...#11 - Gaslight
Season 10 Episode 5 - Aired 9/15/2021
Harry struggles to keep Alma under control. Doris is pushed past her limits.
Director: John J. Gray
Writer: Brad Falchuk, Manny Coto
8.3/105,936 votesLoading...#12 - Birth
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/14/2011
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
8.3/105,758 votesLoading...#13 - Tricks and Treats
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2012
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
8.3/105,122 votesLoading...#14 - Spilt Milk
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/9/2013
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
8.3/106,993 votesLoading...#15 - Bitchcraft
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2013
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
Writer: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
8.3/104,959 votesLoading...#16 - Head
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/11/2013
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
8.3/104,261 votesLoading...#17 - Chapter 6
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2016
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
8.3/104,239 votesLoading...#18 - Forbidden Fruit
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 9/26/2018
As Ms. Mead grapples with her identity, Michael reveals more of his; Coco's ex rears his ugly head; Venable crafts a plan to give the residents of Outpost 3 one magical night.
Director: Loni Peristere
Writer: Manny Coto
8.3/103,429 votesLoading...#19 - Final Girl
Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 11/13/2019
Camp Redwood draws in a lost soul looking for closure.
Director: John J. Gray
Writer: Crystal Liu
8.2/106,869 votesLoading...#20 - Welcome to Briarcliff
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2012
Terrifying evils blur the boundaries between reality and insanity at the Briarcliff Manor.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Tim Minear
8.2/105,445 votesLoading...#21 - Nor'easter
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/31/2012
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
8.2/105,339 votesLoading...#22 - I Am Anne Frank (1)
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2012
A new patient exposes Arden's past; Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.
Director: Michael Uppendahl
Writer: Jessica Sharzer
8.2/105,013 votesLoading...#23 - Dark Cousin
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/28/2012
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
8.2/104,965 votesLoading...#24 - The Coat Hanger
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/12/2012
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
8.2/104,903 votesLoading...#25 - Fearful Pranks Ensue
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/30/2013
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
The Best Episodes of American Horror Story
Every episode of American Horror Story ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of American Horror Story!
An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an asylum, a witch coven, a freak...
Genres:DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:FX
Best Episodes Summary
"Return to Murder House" is the best rated episode of "American Horror Story". It scored 9.2/10 based on 6513 votes. Directed by Sarah Paulson and written by Crystal Liu, it aired on 10/17/2018. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Name Game".