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The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 8

Every episode of American Horror Story Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 8!

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...
Genres:DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:FX

Season 8 Ratings Summary

"The End" is the best rated episode of "American Horror Story" season 8. It scored 7.8/10 based on 5159 votes. Directed by Bradley Buecker and written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, it aired on 9/12/2018. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Morning After".

  • The End
    7.8/105,159 votes

    #1 - The End

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/2018

    The end of the world happens when the bombs drop, and the survivors wonder if surviving is worth it after the Cooperative gives them shelter.

    Director: Bradley Buecker

    Writer: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

  • The Morning After
    7.5/104,056 votes

    #2 - The Morning After

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/2018

    A new occupant arrives at the Outpost with alarming news, causing a domino effect of lust, betrayal and self-destruction.

    Director: Jennifer Lynch

    Writer: James Wong

  • Forbidden Fruit
    8.3/104,234 votes

    #3 - Forbidden Fruit

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 9/26/2018

    As Ms. Mead grapples with her identity, Michael reveals more of his; Coco's ex rears his ugly head; Venable crafts a plan to give the residents of Outpost 3 one magical night.

    Director: Loni Peristere

    Writer: Manny Coto

  • Could It Be... Satan?
    8.7/104,671 votes

    #4 - Could It Be... Satan?

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/2018

    Michael's history as a teenager, and how he came to find himself at the Hawthorne Boy's school, is revealed.

    Director: Sheree Folkson

    Writer: Tim Minear

  • Boy Wonder
    8.4/104,080 votes

    #5 - Boy Wonder

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 10/10/2018

    After witnessing the Apocalypse, Coredelia must act quickly to stop Michael or face the end of days.

    Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

    Writer: John J. Gray

  • Return to Murder House
    9.2/106,505 votes

    #6 - Return to Murder House

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 10/17/2018

    Madison and Behold travel to the Murder House to uncover the origins of Michael Langdon.

    Director: Sarah Paulson

    Writer: Crystal Liu

  • Traitor
    8.0/103,413 votes

    #7 - Traitor

    Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 10/24/2018

    Cordelia takes steps to punish the traitors among the coven and stop Michael from rising to power as the Antichrist.

    Director: Jennifer Lynch

    Writer: Adam Penn

  • Sojourn
    6.6/103,596 votes

    #8 - Sojourn

    Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 10/31/2018

    Michael questions his father's unholy plan for world annihilation, and is directed on the proper path to recover Miriam.

    Director: Bradley Buecker

    Writer: Josh Green

  • Fire and Reign
    7.4/103,116 votes

    #9 - Fire and Reign

    Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 11/7/2018

    Michael strikes at the school, but Cordelia, Myrtle, and Mallory escape him. Mutt and Jeff step in to guide Michael to his destiny, and recruit Wilhelmina to administer the Outposts.

    Director: Jennifer Arnold

    Writer: Asha Michelle Wilson

  • Apocalypse Then
    7.9/104,040 votes

    #10 - Apocalypse Then

    Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 11/14/2018

    The surviving witches travel to Outpost 3 to stand in final battle against the Antichrist.

    Director: Bradley Buecker

    Writer: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk