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The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Horror Story Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(9734 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    A therapist and his family move across the country to escape their troubled past but quickly discover that their new home comes with its own horrific baggage.

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  2. American Horror Story Season 1 Episode 2 - Home Invasion
    7.9/10(7394 votes)

    #2 - Home Invasion

    S1:E2

    Vivien and Violet get themselves caught in a dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Ben goes back to Boston to fix a mistake that he made.

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  3. American Horror Story Season 1 Episode 3 - Murder House
    8.0/10(7260 votes)

    #3 - Murder House

    S1:E3

    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.

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  4. American Horror Story Season 1 Episode 4 - Halloween (1)
    8.1/10(6803 votes)

    #4 - Halloween (1)

    S1:E4

    The line between the living and the dead blurs on Halloween. Two of the house's previous residents give the Harmons decorating advice.

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  5. American Horror Story Season 1 Episode 5 - Halloween (2)
    8.1/10(6612 votes)

    #5 - Halloween (2)

    S1:E5

    Tate comes face to face with his past, and Ben and Vivien are haunted by a new houseguest before Halloween night comes to an end.

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  6. American Horror Story Season 1 Episode 6 - Piggy, Piggy
    7.9/10(6420 votes)

    #6 - Piggy, Piggy

    S1:E6

    Constance enlists Violet's assistance with Tate. Ben helps a new patient confront his fears.

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  8. American Horror Story Season 1 Episode 7 - Open House
    7.8/10(6366 votes)

    #7 - Open House

    S1:E7

    Moira persuades a buyer to make an offer while Constance and Larry work against her efforts.

    Director:Tim Hunter

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  9. American Horror Story Season 1 Episode 8 - Rubber Man
    7.9/10(6068 votes)

    #8 - Rubber Man

    S1:E8

    The man in the rubber suit is revealed.

    Director:Miguel Arteta

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  10. American Horror Story Season 1 Episode 9 - Spooky Little Girl
    7.8/10(5983 votes)

    #9 - Spooky Little Girl

    S1:E9

    One of history's most famous murder victims pays the house a visit. Constance discovers more of Tate's bad behavior.

    Director:John Scott

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  11. American Horror Story Season 1 Episode 10 - Smoldering Children
    8.4/10(6372 votes)

    #10 - Smoldering Children

    S1:E10

    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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  12. American Horror Story Season 1 Episode 11 - Birth
    8.3/10(6211 votes)

    #11 - Birth

    S1:E11

    Vivien gives birth. Tate and Violet attempt to rid the house of some of its ghosts for good.

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  13. American Horror Story Season 1 Episode 12 - Afterbirth
    7.9/10(6420 votes)

    #12 - Afterbirth

    S1:E12

    In the aftermath of family tragedy, Ben tries to take his child out of the Murder House. Meanwhile, Violet and Vivien accustom themselves to their new living arrangements, Constance raises Tate's child as her own and a new family buys the house.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "American Horror Story" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 9734 votes. Directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, it aired on 10/5/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Home Invasion".