The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(9755 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E110/5/2011

   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

   Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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   Director:Ryan Murphy

   Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
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   7.9/10(7410 votes)

   #2 - Home Invasion

   S1:E210/12/2011

   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

   Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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   Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

   Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
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   8.0/10(7271 votes)

   #3 - Murder House

   S1:E310/19/2011

   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

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   Director:Bradley Buecker

   Writer:Jennifer Salt
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   8.1/10(6817 votes)

   #4 - Halloween (1)

   S1:E410/26/2011

   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

   Writers:James Wong, Tim Minear

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   Director:David Semel

   Writers:James Wong, Tim Minear
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   8.1/10(6628 votes)

   #5 - Halloween (2)

   S1:E511/2/2011

   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

   Writers:James Wong, Tim Minear

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   Director:David Semel

   Writers:James Wong, Tim Minear
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   7.9/10(6432 votes)

   #6 - Piggy, Piggy

   S1:E611/9/2011

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

   Director:Michael Uppendahl

   Writer:Jessica Sharzer

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   Director:Michael Uppendahl

   Writer:Jessica Sharzer
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7. 

   7.8/10(6378 votes)

   #7 - Open House

   S1:E711/16/2011

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

   Director:Tim Hunter

   Writer:Brad Falchuk

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   Director:Tim Hunter

   Writer:Brad Falchuk
8. 

   7.9/10(6080 votes)

   #8 - Rubber Man

   S1:E811/23/2011

   The man in the rubber suit is revealed.

   Director:Miguel Arteta

   Writer:Ryan Murphy

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   Director:Miguel Arteta

   Writer:Ryan Murphy
9. 

   7.8/10(5997 votes)

   #9 - Spooky Little Girl

   S1:E911/30/2011

   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

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   Director:John Scott

   Writer:Jennifer Salt
10. 

    8.4/10(6384 votes)

    #10 - 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
11. 

    8.3/10(6222 votes)

    #11 - 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
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    7.9/10(6434 votes)

    #12 - Afterbirth

    S1:E1212/21/2011

    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

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    Director:Bradley Buecker

    Writer:Jessica Sharzer