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 show, a hotel, a farmhouse in Roanoke, a cult, the apocalypse and a summer camp.
The best episode of "American Horror Story" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7.9/10 from 9159 user votes. It was directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk. "Pilot" aired on 10/5/2011 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Home Invasion".
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.
Director: Ryan Murphy
Writer: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
Vivien and Violet get themselves caught in a dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Ben goes back to Boston to fix a mistake that he made.
Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writer: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
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.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Jennifer Salt
The line between the living and the dead blurs on Halloween. Two of the house's previous residents give the Harmons decorating advice.
Director: David Semel
Writer: James Wong, Tim Minear
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.
Director: David Semel
Writer: James Wong, Tim Minear
Constance enlists Violet's assistance with Tate. Ben helps a new patient confront his fears.
Director: Michael Uppendahl
Writer: Jessica Sharzer
Moira persuades a buyer to make an offer while Constance and Larry work against her efforts.
Director: Tim Hunter
Writer: Brad Falchuk
The man in the rubber suit is revealed.
Director: Miguel Arteta
Writer: Ryan Murphy
One of history's most famous murder victims pays the house a visit. Constance discovers more of Tate's bad behavior.
Director: John Scott
Writer: Jennifer Salt
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
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
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.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Jessica Sharzer