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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!

The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 1

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...

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  1. 7.8/10(198 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

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    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. 7.8/10(75 votes)

    #2 - Halloween (2)

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    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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  3. 7.8/10(70 votes)

    #3 - Smoldering Children

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    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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  4. 7.7/10(103 votes)

    #4 - Home Invasion

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    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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  5. 7.7/10(79 votes)

    #5 - Halloween (1)

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    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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  6. 7.6/10(70 votes)

    #6 - Birth

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    S1:E11

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

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  8. 7.5/10(82 votes)

    #7 - Murder House

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    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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  9. 7.4/10(70 votes)

    #8 - Piggy, Piggy

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    S1:E6

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

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  10. 7.4/10(69 votes)

    #9 - Open House

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    S1:E7

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

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    Director:Tim Hunter
  11. 7.4/10(70 votes)

    #10 - Afterbirth

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    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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  12. 7.3/10(72 votes)

    #11 - Rubber Man

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    S1:E8

    The man in the rubber suit is revealed.

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    Director:Miguel Arteta
  13. 7.3/10(68 votes)

    #12 - Spooky Little Girl

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    S1:E9

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

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    Director:John Scott

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "American Horror Story" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 198 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, "Halloween (2)".