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The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 5

Every episode of American Horror Story Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Horror Story Season 5 Episode 4 - Devil's Night
    8.0/10(4458 votes)

    S5:E4

    John receives an invitation to attend an exclusive Devil's Night Soiree. Alex tries to diagnose Holden's strange condition.

    Directors:Ryan Murphy, Loni Peristere
    Writer:Jennifer Salt

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  2. American Horror Story Season 5 Episode 11 - Battle Royale
    8.0/10(3518 votes)

    S5:E11

    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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  3. American Horror Story Season 5 Episode 1 - Checking In
    7.9/10(7147 votes)

    S5:E1

    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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  4. American Horror Story Season 5 Episode 7 - Flicker
    7.9/10(3902 votes)

    S5:E7

    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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  5. American Horror Story Season 5 Episode 10 - She Gets Revenge
    7.9/10(3623 votes)

    S5:E10

    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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  6. American Horror Story Season 5 Episode 2 - Chutes and Ladders
    7.8/10(4855 votes)

    S5:E2

    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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  7. American Horror Story Season 5 Episode 5 - Room Service
    7.8/10(4057 votes)

    S5:E5

    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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  8. American Horror Story Season 5 Episode 8 - The Ten Commandments Killer
    7.8/10(3715 votes)

    S5:E8

    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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  9. American Horror Story Season 5 Episode 12 - Be Our Guest
    7.7/10(3963 votes)

    S5:E12

    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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  10. American Horror Story Season 5 Episode 6 - Room 33
    7.6/10(3816 votes)

    S5:E6

    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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  11. American Horror Story Season 5 Episode 3 - Mommy
    7.5/10(4175 votes)

    S5:E3

    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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  12. American Horror Story Season 5 Episode 9 - She Wants Revenge
    7.5/10(3469 votes)

    S5:E9

    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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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Devil's Night" is the best rated episode of American Horror Story season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 4,458 votes. Directed by Ryan Murphy, Loni Peristere and written by Jennifer Salt, it aired on October 28, 2015.