The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 5

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(6855 votes)

   #1 - Checking In

   S5:E110/7/2015

   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

   Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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   Director:Ryan Murphy

   Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
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   7.8/10(4633 votes)

   #2 - Chutes and Ladders

   S5:E210/14/2015

   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

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   Director:Bradley Buecker

   Writer:Tim Minear
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   7.5/10(3960 votes)

   #3 - Mommy

   S5:E310/21/2015

   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

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   Director:Bradley Buecker

   Writer:James Wong
4. 

   8.0/10(4215 votes)

   #4 - Devil's Night

   S5:E410/28/2015

   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

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   Director:Ryan Murphy

   Writer:Jennifer Salt
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   7.8/10(3847 votes)

   #5 - Room Service

   S5:E511/4/2015

   Alex uses an unconventional treatment to save a dying patient. A Halloween-hating couple tests Iris’s limits.

   Director:Michael Goi

   Writer:Ned Martel

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   Director:Michael Goi

   Writer:Ned Martel
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   7.6/10(3610 votes)

   #6 - Room 33

   S5:E611/11/2015

   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

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   Director:Loni Peristere

   Writer:John J. Gray
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7. 

   7.9/10(3694 votes)

   #7 - Flicker

   S5:E711/18/2015

   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

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   Director:Michael Goi

   Writer:Crystal Liu
8. 

   7.8/10(3509 votes)

   #8 - The Ten Commandments Killer

   S5:E812/2/2015

   John closes in on The Ten Commandments Killer. Sally’s arrangement with March is revealed.

   Director:Loni Peristere

   Writer:Ryan Murphy

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   Director:Loni Peristere

   Writer:Ryan Murphy
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   7.5/10(3268 votes)

   #9 - She Wants Revenge

   S5:E912/9/2015

   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

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   Director:Michael Uppendahl

   Writer:Brad Falchuk
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    7.9/10(3417 votes)

    #10 - She Gets Revenge

    S5:E1012/16/2015

    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

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    Director:Bradley Buecker

    Writer:James Wong
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    8.0/10(3307 votes)

    #11 - Battle Royale

    S5:E111/6/2016

    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

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    Director:Michael Uppendahl

    Writer:Ned Martel
12. 

    7.7/10(3751 votes)

    #12 - Be Our Guest

    S5:E121/13/2016

    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

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    Director:Bradley Buecker

    Writer:John J. Gray