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.
The best episode of "American Horror Story" season 5 is "Checking In", rated 7.9/10 from 6590 user votes. It was directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk. "Checking In" aired on 10/7/2015 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Chutes and Ladders".
Detective and family man John Lowe investigates a chain of gruesome murders in Los Angeles. A mysterious tip points him to the enigmatic Hotel Cortez.
Director: Ryan Murphy
Writer: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
Fashion mogul Will Drake brings couture to the Hotel Cortez. A model catches The Countess's eye. John learns about the hotel's sadistic first owner.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Tim Minear
Alex is pushed to her breaking point after Scarlett stirs up memories of Holden. Donovan is targeted by a dangerous rival of The Countess.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: James Wong
John receives an invitation to attend an exclusive Devil's Night Soiree. Alex tries to diagnose Holden's strange condition.
Director: Ryan Murphy
Writer: Jennifer Salt
Alex uses an unconventional treatment to save a dying patient. A Halloween-hating couple tests Iris’s limits.
Director: Michael Goi
Writer: Ned Martel
Ramona and Donovan enact their plan for revenge. Liz Taylor finds true love. The resident of Room 33 is revealed.
Director: Loni Peristere
Writer: John J. Gray
Will Drake’s renovations uncover one of the Hotel’s greatest secrets. John undergoes psychiatric evaluation. The Countess learns the fate of her first love.
Director: Michael Goi
Writer: Crystal Liu
John closes in on The Ten Commandments Killer. Sally’s arrangement with March is revealed.
Director: Loni Peristere
Writer: Ryan Murphy
The Countess is reunited with her one true love. Donovan and Ramona take another stab at revenge. A careless decision lands Alex in hot water.
Director: Michael Uppendahl
Writer: Brad Falchuk
Alex enlists John's help to contain an outbreak. Donovan learns the Countess' true intentions. Liz and Iris plan to leave the hotel for good.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: James Wong
Ramona draws vitality from an unlikely source. Sally uses her past to negotiate her future. Scarlett learns the truth of her family's affliction.
Director: Michael Uppendahl
Writer: Ned Martel
Iris and Liz oversee a new era at the Cortez. John and Alex struggle to adapt to life outside the hotel.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: John J. Gray