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The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 3

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Every episode of American Horror Story Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 3!

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...
Episodes
13
Avg. Rating
7.5
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S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.9
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  1. 7.9/10(63 votes)

    #1 - Bitchcraft

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    S3:E1

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

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  2. 7.8/10(48 votes)

    #2 - The Replacements

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    S3:E3

    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.

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  3. 7.8/10(48 votes)

    #3 - Head

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    S3:E9

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

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    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:Tim Minear
  4. 7.8/10(44 votes)

    #4 - Go to Hell

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    S3:E12

    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.

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  5. 7.7/10(46 votes)

    #5 - Fearful Pranks Ensue

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    S3:E4

    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.

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  6. 7.6/10(46 votes)

    #6 - Burn, Witch. Burn!

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    S3:E5

    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.

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  8. 7.6/10(46 votes)

    #7 - The Magical Delights of Stevie Nicks

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    S3:E10

    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.

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  9. 7.6/10(45 votes)

    #8 - Protect the Coven

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    S3:E11

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

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  10. 7.4/10(49 votes)

    #9 - Boy Parts

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    S3:E2

    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.

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    Director:Michael Rymer
    Writer:Tim Minear
  11. 7.4/10(48 votes)

    #10 - The Sacred Taking

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    S3:E8

    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.

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  12. 7.4/10(47 votes)

    #11 - The Seven Wonders

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    S3:E13

    A new Supreme rises.

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  13. 7.2/10(47 votes)

    #12 - The Axeman Cometh

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    S3:E6

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

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  14. 6.9/10(48 votes)

    #13 - The Dead

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    S3:E7

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

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Bitchcraft" is the best rated episode of "American Horror Story" season 3. It scored 7.9/10 based on 63 votes. Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon and written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, it aired on 10/9/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Replacements".