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The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 6

Every episode of American Horror Story Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 6!

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.

Genres:DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:FX

Season 6 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "American Horror Story" season 6 is "Chapter 1", rated 7.7/10 from 5197 user votes. It was directed by Bradley Buecker and written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk. "Chapter 1" aired on 9/14/2016 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Chapter 2".

  • Chapter 1
    7.7/10 5,197 votes

    #1 - Chapter 1

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2016

    A young interracial couple move into a farmhouse in North Carolina after purchasing it with their life savings. However, unearthly phenomena begin occurring and things are not what they seem.

    Director: Bradley Buecker

    Writer: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

  • Chapter 2
    7.5/10 3,797 votes

    #2 - Chapter 2

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2016

    While the Millers discover some of their house's history, Lee falls into old habits and her daughter, Flora, makes a new friend.

    Director: Michael Goi

    Writer: Tim Minear

  • Chapter 3
    7.8/10 3,614 votes

    #3 - Chapter 3

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2016

    Nightmares become an inescapable reality as unique stories of people's lives in America reveal the astonishing power of the supernatural.

    Director: Jennifer Lynch

    Writer: James Wong

  • Chapter 4
    7.9/10 3,557 votes

    #4 - Chapter 4

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2016

    Scathach presents herself for the first time and reveals what she wants. However, Tomasyn and the ghost settlers have other plans.

    Director: Marita Grabiak

    Writer: John J. Gray

  • Chapter 5
    8.1/10 3,696 votes

    #5 - Chapter 5

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2016

    The mob comes for Shelby, Matt and Flora, but they get help from a new face to escape the Butcher's wrath.

    Director: Nelson Cragg

    Writer: Akela Cooper

  • Chapter 6
    8.3/10 4,213 votes

    #6 - Chapter 6

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2016

    After the wrap of the show My Roanoke Nightmare, the producer creates a follow up show called Return to Roanoke, bringing the actors of the previous show and the real Shelby, Matt, and Lee, back to the house.

    Director: Angela Bassett

    Writer: Ned Martel

  • Chapter 7
    8.0/10 3,640 votes

    #7 - Chapter 7

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 10/26/2016

    Audrey, Lee, and Monet find themselves in grave danger as they search for Rory; Agnes comes back for revenge; Matt and Shelby deal with the ramifications of their situation.

    Director: Elodie Keene

    Writer: Crystal Liu

  • Chapter 8
    7.4/10 3,202 votes

    #8 - Chapter 8

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 11/2/2016

    Audrey, Monet, and Lee remain hostages of the Polks, while Shelby and Dominic try to think of a way to escape the wrath of The Butcher back at the house.

    Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

    Writer: Todd Kubrak

  • Chapter 9
    7.5/10 3,282 votes

    #9 - Chapter 9

    Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 11/9/2016

    A new actor shows up to the house per Sidney's request; three young adults enter the woods to shoot footage of the blood moon and the history of the house for the web. Meanwhile Lee, Monet, and Audrey remain on the run.

    Director: Alexis O. Korycinski

    Writer: Tim Minear

  • Chapter 10
    6.4/10 3,871 votes

    #10 - Chapter 10

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 11/16/2016

    Lee Harris, the lone survivor of Return to Roanoke: Three Days in Hell, agrees to an interview live on television, the Lana Winters Special.

    Director: Bradley Buecker

    Writer: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk