The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

Director: Bradley Buecker

Writer: John J. Gray

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

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

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

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

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

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

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