The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 12
Every episode of American Horror Story Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 12!
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.
Season 12 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "American Horror Story" season 12 is "Multiply Thy Pain", rated 5.7/10 from 2578 user votes. It was directed by Jessica Yu and written by Halley Feiffer. "Multiply Thy Pain" aired on 9/20/2023 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Rockabye".
5.7/10 2,578 votes#1 - Multiply Thy Pain
Season 12 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2023
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
6.0/10 1,841 votes#2 - Rockabye
Season 12 Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/2023
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
5.7/10 1,618 votes#3 - When the Bough Breaks
Season 12 Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2023
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
5.9/10 1,467 votes#4 - Vanishing Twin
Season 12 Episode 4 - Aired 10/11/2023
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
5.7/10 1,388 votes#5 - Preech
Season 12 Episode 5 - Aired 10/18/2023
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
5.6/10 1,065 votes#6 - Opening Night
Season 12 Episode 6 - Aired 4/3/2024
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
5.7/10 1,067 votes#7 - Ave Hestia
Season 12 Episode 7 - Aired 4/10/2024
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
5.3/10 962 votes#8 - Little Gold Man
Season 12 Episode 8 - Aired 4/17/2024
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
3.3/10 1,563 votes#9 - The Auteur
Season 12 Episode 9 - Aired 4/24/2024
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