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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Horror Story Season 6 Episode 1 - Chapter 1
    7.7/10(5391 votes)

    #1 - Chapter 1

    S6:E1

    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.

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  2. American Horror Story Season 6 Episode 2 - Chapter 2
    7.5/10(3962 votes)

    #2 - Chapter 2

    S6:E2

    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

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  3. American Horror Story Season 6 Episode 3 - Chapter 3
    7.8/10(3771 votes)

    #3 - Chapter 3

    S6:E3

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

    Writer:James Wong

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  4. American Horror Story Season 6 Episode 4 - Chapter 4
    7.9/10(3711 votes)

    #4 - Chapter 4

    S6:E4

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

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  5. American Horror Story Season 6 Episode 5 - Chapter 5
    8.1/10(3854 votes)

    #5 - Chapter 5

    S6:E5

    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

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  6. American Horror Story Season 6 Episode 6 - Chapter 6
    8.3/10(4387 votes)

    #6 - Chapter 6

    S6:E6

    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.

    Writer:Ned Martel

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  8. American Horror Story Season 6 Episode 7 - Chapter 7
    8.0/10(3795 votes)

    #7 - Chapter 7

    S6:E7

    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

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  9. American Horror Story Season 6 Episode 8 - Chapter 8
    7.4/10(3356 votes)

    #8 - Chapter 8

    S6:E8

    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.

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  10. American Horror Story Season 6 Episode 9 - Chapter 9
    7.5/10(3439 votes)

    #9 - Chapter 9

    S6:E9

    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.

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  11. American Horror Story Season 6 Episode 10 - Chapter 10
    6.4/10(4047 votes)

    #10 - Chapter 10

    S6:E10

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

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Chapter 1" is the best rated episode of "American Horror Story" season 6. It scored 7.7/10 based on 5391 votes. Directed by Bradley Buecker and written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, it aired on 9/14/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter 2".