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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 6 - Return to Murder House
    9.2/10(7043 votes)

    S8:E6

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

    Director:Sarah Paulson
    Writer:Crystal Liu

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  2. American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 4 - Could It Be... Satan?
    8.7/10(5046 votes)

    S8:E4

    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

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  3. American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 5 - Boy Wonder
    8.4/10(4434 votes)

    S8:E5

    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

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  4. American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 3 - Forbidden Fruit
    8.2/10(4596 votes)

    S8:E3

    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

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  5. American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 7 - Traitor
    8.0/10(3760 votes)

    S8:E7

    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

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  6. American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 10 - Apocalypse Then
    7.9/10(4473 votes)

    S8:E10

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

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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  7. American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 1 - The End
    7.8/10(5585 votes)

    S8:E1

    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
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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  8. American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 2 - The Morning After
    7.5/10(4406 votes)

    S8:E2

    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

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  9. American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 9 - Fire and Reign
    7.4/10(3465 votes)

    S8:E9

    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

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  10. American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 8 - Sojourn
    6.6/10(3942 votes)

    S8:E8

    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

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Return to Murder House" is the best rated episode of American Horror Story season 8. It scored 9.2/10 from 7,043 votes. Directed by Sarah Paulson and written by Crystal Liu, it aired on October 17, 2018. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Could It Be... Satan?".