The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 3

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(69 votes)

   #1 - Bitchcraft

   S3:E110/9/2013

   A young girl discovers she possesses a strange genetic affliction tracing back to the dark days of Salem; Fiona Goode returns to town.

   Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

   Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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   Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

   Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
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   7.2/10(52 votes)

   #2 - Boy Parts

   S3:E210/16/2013

   Fiona helps Zoe and Madison deal with a horrible tragedy; Delphine LaLaurie struggles to adjust to modern life; Cordelia faces a dark decision about her family.

   Director:Michael Rymer

   Writer:Tim Minear

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   Director:Michael Rymer

   Writer:Tim Minear
3. 

   7.7/10(50 votes)

   #3 - The Replacements

   S3:E310/23/2013

   Fiona takes on an unlikely protégé; a guilt-ridden Zoe tries to give Kyle his old life back; Madison has a fiery exchange with Joan Ramsey.

   Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

   Writer:James Wong

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   Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

   Writer:James Wong
4. 

   7.4/10(49 votes)

   #4 - Fearful Pranks Ensue

   S3:E410/30/2013

   Fiona's choices rattle a decades-long truce between the Salem witches and Marie Laveau; the Council of Witchcraft pays a surprise visit to the academy with disturbing allegations.

   Director:Michael Uppendahl

   Writer:Jennifer Salt

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   Director:Michael Uppendahl

   Writer:Jennifer Salt
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   7.5/10(49 votes)

   #5 - Burn, Witch. Burn!

   S3:E511/6/2013

   Besieged by Marie Laveau's army, Zoe unleashes a new power; Fiona and Myrtle clash over control of the coven; Madame LaLaurie is confronted by old ghosts.

   Director:Jeremy Podeswa

   Writer:Jessica Sharzer

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   Director:Jeremy Podeswa

   Writer:Jessica Sharzer
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   7.0/10(50 votes)

   #6 - The Axeman Cometh

   S3:E611/13/2013

   Zoe, Queenie and Nan make contact with a dark spirit trapped in the academy; Cordelia's new power brings on a heartbreaking revelation.

   Director:Michael Uppendahl

   Writer:Douglas Petrie

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   Director:Michael Uppendahl

   Writer:Douglas Petrie
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7. 

   6.7/10(52 votes)

   #7 - The Dead

   S3:E711/20/2013

   Fiona finds purpose in a dangerous love affair; Queenie questions her place in the Coven; Cordelia makes a decision about her mother.

   Director:Bradley Buecker

   Writer:Brad Falchuk

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   Director:Bradley Buecker

   Writer:Brad Falchuk
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   7.4/10(50 votes)

   #8 - The Sacred Taking

   S3:E812/4/2013

   Cordelia rallies the girls in the fight to stop Fiona; a dangerous new enemy puts Misty in the cross hairs; the rivalry between Marie Laveau and Delphine comes to a head.

   Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

   Writer:Ryan Murphy

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   Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

   Writer:Ryan Murphy
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   7.7/10(52 votes)

   #9 - Head

   S3:E912/11/2013

   Cordelia's attacker is revealed. Fiona looks to form an alliance with Marie Laveau. Nan learns a disturbing truth about Luke's past.

   Director:Howard Deutch

   Writer:Tim Minear

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   Director:Howard Deutch

   Writer:Tim Minear
10. 

    7.6/10(49 votes)

    #10 - The Magical Delights of Stevie Nicks

    S3:E101/8/2014

    Fiona attempts to out the new supreme with a visit from Stevie Nicks; Cordelia learns the truth about Hank and the witch hunters; Madison tries to eliminate her competition for the supremacy.

    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

    Writers:James Wong, Ryan Murphy

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    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

    Writers:James Wong, Ryan Murphy
11. 

    7.6/10(47 votes)

    #11 - Protect the Coven

    S3:E111/15/2014

    Fiona and Laveau have a deadly face off with The Corporation; Cordelia makes a desperate sacrifice.

    Director:Bradley Buecker

    Writers:Jennifer Salt, Ryan Murphy

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    Director:Bradley Buecker

    Writers:Jennifer Salt, Ryan Murphy
12. 

    7.8/10(46 votes)

    #12 - Go to Hell

    S3:E121/22/2014

    Cordelia's latest vision puts the coven's future in question; the girls manifest powerful new gifts; Queenie's search for Marie Laveau leads her to hell and back.

    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

    Writers:Jessica Sharzer, Ryan Murphy

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    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

    Writers:Jessica Sharzer, Ryan Murphy
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    7.4/10(50 votes)

    #13 - The Seven Wonders

    S3:E131/29/2014

    A new Supreme rises.

    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

    Writer:Douglas Petrie

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    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

    Writer:Douglas Petrie