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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Horror Story Season 4 Episode 10 - Orphans
    8.7/10(5353 votes)

    S4:E10

    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

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  2. American Horror Story Season 4 Episode 4 - Edward Mordrake (2)
    8.6/10(5166 votes)

    S4:E4

    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

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  3. American Horror Story Season 4 Episode 1 - Monsters Among Us
    8.1/10(6973 votes)

    S4:E1

    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
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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  4. American Horror Story Season 4 Episode 12 - Show Stoppers
    8.1/10(4139 votes)

    S4:E12

    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

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  5. American Horror Story Season 4 Episode 3 - Edward Mordrake (1)
    8.0/10(4747 votes)

    S4:E3

    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

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  6. American Horror Story Season 4 Episode 13 - Curtain Call
    8.0/10(4612 votes)

    S4:E13

    The Freaks rebel against new management. Dandy prepares for his debut performance. Elsa arrives in Tinseltown.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:John J. Gray

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  7. American Horror Story Season 4 Episode 2 - Massacres and Matinees
    7.8/10(4885 votes)

    S4:E2

    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

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  8. American Horror Story Season 4 Episode 8 - Blood Bath
    7.8/10(4088 votes)

    S4:E8

    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

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  9. American Horror Story Season 4 Episode 11 - Magical Thinking
    7.8/10(3951 votes)

    S4:E11

    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

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  10. American Horror Story Season 4 Episode 5 - Pink Cupcakes
    7.7/10(4297 votes)

    S4:E5

    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

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  11. American Horror Story Season 4 Episode 9 - Tupperware Party Massacre
    7.7/10(3950 votes)

    S4:E9

    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

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  12. American Horror Story Season 4 Episode 7 - Test of Strength
    7.6/10(4090 votes)

    S4:E7

    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

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  13. American Horror Story Season 4 Episode 6 - Bullseye
    7.4/10(4175 votes)

    S4:E6

    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

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Orphans" is the best rated episode of American Horror Story season 4. It scored 8.7/10 from 5,353 votes. Directed by Bradley Buecker and written by James Wong, it aired on December 17, 2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Edward Mordrake (2)".