The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 4
Every episode of American Horror Story Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 4!
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 4 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "American Horror Story" season 4 is "Monsters Among Us", rated 8.1/10 from 6567 user votes. It was directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk. "Monsters Among Us" aired on 10/8/2014 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Massacres and Matinees".
8.1/10 6,567 votes#1 - Monsters Among Us
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 10/8/2014
One of the only surviving sideshows in the country struggles to stay in business during the dawning era of television; police make a terrifying discovery at a local farmhouse.
Director: Ryan Murphy
Writer: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
7.9/10 4,554 votes#2 - Massacres and Matinees
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 10/15/2014
A citywide curfew threatens to shut down the freak show; a strongman from Ethel's troubled past arrives at camp; Gloria arranges a terrifying play date for Dandy; the Tattler Twins reveal a talent that could knock Elsa from the spotlight.
Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writer: Tim Minear
8.0/10 4,405 votes#3 - Edward Mordrake (1)
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2014
The freaks refuse to perform on Halloween due to an old carny superstition; Jimmy is smitten by a woman claiming to be a fortuneteller; Ethel receives life-changing news.
Director: Michael Uppendahl
Writer: James Wong
8.6/10 4,866 votes#4 - Edward Mordrake (2)
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2014
Edward Mordrake continues his search for a Freak to add to his ghostly coterie. Elsa tells the grisly story of her days in Germany. Jimmy and Maggie have a run-in with the Twisted Clown.
Director: Howard Deutch
Writer: Jennifer Salt
7.7/10 3,990 votes#5 - Pink Cupcakes
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2014
Stanley and Maggie hatch a plan to murder the Freaks. Gloria hides the evidence of Dandy's gruesome new hobby. A health scare reveals Desiree may not be the oddity she once thought.
Director: Michael Uppendahl
Writer: Jessica Sharzer
7.4/10 3,912 votes#6 - Bullseye
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2014
Elsa unveils a dangerous new act. Stanley puts pressure on Maggie to murder Jimmy. Paul indulges in a secret romance.
Director: Howard Deutch
Writer: John J. Gray
7.6/10 3,830 votes#7 - Test of Strength
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2014
The women of the Freak Show rally against Dell after his latest act of violence. A strange encounter with Dandy raises Jimmy’s suspicion about the clown murders.
Director: Anthony Hemingway
Writer: Crystal Liu
7.8/10 3,794 votes#8 - Blood Bath
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 12/3/2014
Recent disappearances around camp raise Ethel’s suspicion of Elsa. Gloria makes a last ditch effort to contain Dandy’s bloodlust.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Ryan Murphy
7.7/10 3,663 votes#9 - Tupperware Party Massacre
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2014
In the wake of a tragic loss, Jimmy sinks into a drunken despair. A reading from Maggie spurs Dandy to action. Stanley and Elsa track down the Twins.
Director: Loni Peristere
Writer: Brad Falchuk
8.7/10 5,041 votes#10 - Orphans
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2014
The death of a Freak sparks troubling behavior in Pepper. Elsa reveals the history of the Freak Show. Desiree grows suspicious of Maggie.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: James Wong
7.8/10 3,664 votes#11 - Magical Thinking
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/7/2015
Elsa prepares for her move to Hollywood. The Twins grow enamored with a traveling salesman. Dell plots Jimmy’s escape from police custody.
Director: Michael Goi
Writer: Jennifer Salt
8.1/10 3,855 votes#12 - Show Stoppers
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/2015
Dandy gives the Twins troubling information about Chester. Maggie vows to prove her loyalty to Jimmy. The Freaks enforce their harsh code of justice.
Director: Loni Peristere
Writer: Jessica Sharzer
8.0/10 4,274 votes#13 - Curtain Call
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 1/21/2015
The Freaks rebel against new management. Dandy prepares for his debut performance. Elsa arrives in Tinseltown.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: John J. Gray