The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 12

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(46 votes)

   #1 - Multiply Thy Pain

   S12:E19/20/2023

   After multiple failed attempts of IVF, actress Anna Victoria Alcott wants nothing more than to start a family. As the buzz around her recent film grows, she fears that something may be targeting her - and her pursuit of motherhood.

   Director:Jessica Yu

   Writer:Halley Feiffer

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   Director:Jessica Yu

   Writer:Halley Feiffer
2. 

   7.1/10(25 votes)

   #2 - Rockabye

   S12:E29/27/2023

   It’s awards season and Anna is primed to be a major player in contention. After a frightening encounter convinces her that she’s being followed, she begins to question who she can trust.

   Director:Jennifer Lynch

   Writer:Halley Feiffer

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   Director:Jennifer Lynch

   Writer:Halley Feiffer
3. 

   5.7/10(12 votes)

   #3 - When the Bough Breaks

   S12:E310/4/2023

   As Anna and Dex settle into their Hamptons sanctuary, the comfort begins to fade. Her circle of trust is slowly shrinking, and doubt creeps into Anna’s head - could the evil be right under her nose?

   Director:Jennifer Lynch

   Writer:Halley Feiffer

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   Director:Jennifer Lynch

   Writer:Halley Feiffer
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   5.6/10(14 votes)

   #4 - Vanishing Twin

   S12:E410/11/2023

   With help from Siobhan, a major announcement helps restore Anna’s public image. Behind closed doors however, something powerful seems to be taking over.

   Director:John J. Gray

   Writer:Halley Feiffer

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   Director:John J. Gray

   Writer:Halley Feiffer
5. 

   6.4/10(17 votes)

   #5 - Preech

   S12:E510/18/2023

   Anna senses the dark presence closing in on her, closer than ever. Ms. Preecher reveals pieces of her past and may know the truth about what's happening to Anna and Dex.

   Director:John J. Gray

   Writer:Halley Feiffer

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   Director:John J. Gray

   Writer:Halley Feiffer
6. 

   6.9/10(16 votes)

   #6 - Opening Night

   S12:E64/3/2024

   A glimpse into Anna's past reveals why she craves motherhood, while Dex's troubling family life is dragged into the spotlight.

   Director:Bradley Buecker

   Writer:Halley Feiffer

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   Director:Bradley Buecker

   Writer:Halley Feiffer
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7. 

   6.0/10(11 votes)

   #7 - Ave Hestia

   S12:E74/10/2024

   Entrenched in her grapple for fame and motherhood, Anna may be involved in a cycle much bigger - and older - than she realizes.

   Director:Jennifer Lynch

   Writer:Halley Feiffer

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   Director:Jennifer Lynch

   Writer:Halley Feiffer
8. 

   4.9/10(11 votes)

   #8 - Little Gold Man

   S12:E84/17/2024

   The world around Anna is starting to crescendo in every way: her career path continues to skyrocket, while her personal life is more stressful than ever - just in time for Hollywood's big night.

   Director:Jennifer Lynch

   Writer:Halley Feiffer

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   Director:Jennifer Lynch

   Writer:Halley Feiffer
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   3.7/10(13 votes)

   #9 - The Auteur

   S12:E94/24/2024

   Her choices have unknowingly led to deadly consequences, but Anna can still have it all - for a price.

   Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton

   Writer:Halley Feiffer

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   Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton

   Writer:Halley Feiffer