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The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 13

Every episode of American Horror Story Season 13 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 13!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Horror Story Season 13 Episode 1 - 13
    6.5/10(1891 votes)

    #1 - 13

    S13:E1

    After a near-death experience, Ben provides hospice care for a mysterious client in an eerie penthouse.

    Director:Ryan Murphy
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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  2. American Horror Story Season 13 Episode 2 - 1:13 AM
    6.3/10(1552 votes)

    #2 - 1:13 AM

    S13:E2

    Ben struggles with some unusual hospice duties and learns how the job vacancy actually happened.

    Director:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writers:Ned Martel, Charlie Carver

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  3. American Horror Story Season 13 Episode 3 - Rauhnacht
    6.3/10(1489 votes)

    #3 - Rauhnacht

    S13:E3

    While hosting a holiday party, Constance deals carefully with two surprise guests, all to keep the special night on course.

    Director:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writers:Ned Martel, Charlie Carver

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  4. American Horror Story Season 13 Episode 4 - Is That All There Is?
    6.3/10(1096 votes)

    #4 - Is That All There Is?

    S13:E4

    As Constance's evening winds down, the holiday guests have dark places to go and people to see.

    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
    Writers:Ned Martel, Charlie Carver

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  5. American Horror Story Season 13 Episode 5 - Date Night
    5.2/10(1058 votes)

    #5 - Date Night

    S13:E5

    A friend of Ben's girlfriend wants to reconnect, whether he is ready to face the past or not.

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writers:Ned Martel, Charlie Carver

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  6. American Horror Story Season 13 Episode 6 - The Return of Devil's Night
    7.1/10(1024 votes)

    #6 - The Return of Devil's Night

    S13:E6

    As an unseen threat closes in, the witches of Miss Robichaux's Academy turn to forgotten magic.

    Director:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writers:Ned Martel, Charlie Carver

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  7. American Horror Story Season 13 Episode 7 - The Baddest Witch of Them All
    7.3/10(708 votes)

    #7 - The Baddest Witch of Them All

    S13:E7

    A home invasion like no other, and Cordelia's Coven finds its worst fears confirmed.

    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
    Writers:Ned Martel, Charlie Carver

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  8. American Horror Story Season 13 Episode 8 - Hell No
    7.3/10(637 votes)

    #8 - Hell No

    S13:E8

    With an ungodly threat upon them, the witches strike a bargain that will cost someone dearly.

    Director:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writers:Ned Martel, Charlie Carver

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  9. American Horror Story Season 13 Episode 9 - The Devil Is in the Details
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - The Devil Is in the Details

    S13:E9

    Alone and at a loss, Constance risks everything to reinvent her family's fate.

    Director:Adam Penn
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Ned Martel, Charlie Carver

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  10. American Horror Story Season 13 Episode 10 - The Prodigal Son
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - The Prodigal Son

    S13:E10

    Under threat, the witches learn of an ancient evil that has shaped history's darkest hours.

    Director:Gillian Robespierre
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Ned Martel, Charlie Carver

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Season 13 Ratings Summary

"13" is the best rated episode of "American Horror Story" season 13. It scored 6.5/10 based on 1891 votes. Directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, it aired on 9/24/2026. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "1:13 AM".