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The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 10

Every episode of American Horror Story Season 10 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 10!

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.

Genres:DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:FX

Season 10 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "American Horror Story" season 10 is "Cape Fear", rated 7.9/10 from 3953 user votes. It was directed by John J. Gray and written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk. "Cape Fear" aired on 8/25/2021 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Pale".

  • Cape Fear
    7.9/10 3,953 votes

    #1 - Cape Fear

    Season 10 Episode 1 - Aired 8/25/2021

    A struggling writer, his pregnant wife, and their daughter move to an isolated beach town for the winter. Once they're settled in, the town's true residents begin to make themselves known.

    Director: John J. Gray

    Writer: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

  • Pale
    8.2/10 3,420 votes

    #2 - Pale

    Season 10 Episode 2 - Aired 8/25/2021

    A quick fix for Harry's writer's block has unexpected side effects. Two eccentric locals offer Harry a helping hand.

    Director: Loni Peristere

    Writer: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

  • Thirst
    8.0/10 2,969 votes

    #3 - Thirst

    Season 10 Episode 3 - Aired 9/1/2021

    Harry's newfound talent brings an unexpected visitor to town. Alma decides to take matters into her own hands.

    Director: Loni Peristere

    Writer: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

  • Blood Buffet
    7.8/10 2,923 votes

    #4 - Blood Buffet

    Season 10 Episode 4 - Aired 9/8/2021

    The dark history of Provincetown and its residents are brought to light.

    Director: Axelle Carolyn

    Writer: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

  • Gaslight
    8.4/10 3,409 votes

    #5 - 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

  • Winter Kills
    4.9/10 4,070 votes

    #6 - Winter Kills

    Season 10 Episode 6 - Aired 9/22/2021

    Ursula devises a sinister plan. The Gardners write their final act.

    Director: John J. Gray

    Writer: Brad Falchuk, Manny Coto

  • Take Me To Your Leader
    5.6/10 3,334 votes

    #7 - Take Me To Your Leader

    Season 10 Episode 7 - Aired 9/29/2021

    A group of college students on a camping trip are swept up in a horrifying and deadly conspiracy decades in the making.

    Director: Max Winkler

    Writer: Brad Falchuk, Manny Coto, Kristen Reidel

  • Inside
    6.1/10 2,648 votes

    #8 - Inside

    Season 10 Episode 8 - Aired 10/6/2021

    The President struggles with the morality of a deal he must make.

    Director: Tessa Blake

    Writer: Brad Falchuk, Manny Coto, Kristen Reidel

  • Blue Moon
    5.4/10 2,461 votes

    #9 - Blue Moon

    Season 10 Episode 9 - Aired 10/13/2021

    An unexpected visitor arrives at the White House and reveals the details of a very horrific plan.

    Director: John J. Gray, Laura Belsey

    Writer: Manny Coto, Kristen Reidel, Reilly Smith

  • The Future Perfect
    3.9/10 3,345 votes

    #10 - The Future Perfect

    Season 10 Episode 10 - Aired 10/20/2021

    Mamie takes matters into her own hands. The fate of the future is revealed.

    Director: Axelle Carolyn

    Writer: Brad Falchuk, Manny Coto, Kristen Reidel, Reilly Smith