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American Horror Story S5E7 — Flicker

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American Horror Story•Season 5•Episode 7

Flicker

7.9/10 · 3,867 votesNov 18, 201545 min

Ranked #4 of 12 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

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.

Directed byMichael Goi

Written byCrystal Liu

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Cast10

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Iris

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson

Sally McKenna / Billie Dean Howard

Evan Peters

Evan Peters

James Patrick March

Wes Bentley

Wes Bentley

Det. John Lowe

Matt Bomer

Matt Bomer

Donovan

Chloë Sevigny

Chloë Sevigny

Alex Lowe

Denis O'Hare

Denis O'Hare

Liz Taylor

Cheyenne Jackson

Cheyenne Jackson

Will Drake

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

Ramona Royale

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga

The Countess Elizabeth Johnson

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Michael Goi

Michael Goi

Director of Photography

Michael Goi

Michael Goi

Director

Crystal Liu

Crystal Liu

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Angela Jackson

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Episode Summary

"Flicker" is episode 7 of American Horror Story season 5. It scored 7.9/10 from 3,867 votes, ranking #4 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Michael Goi and written by Crystal Liu, it aired on November 18, 2015.

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