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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 1 - The End
    7.8/10(5311 votes)

    #1 - The End

    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.

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  2. American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 2 - The Morning After
    7.5/10(4186 votes)

    #2 - The Morning After

    S8:E2

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

    Writer:James Wong

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  3. American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 3 - Forbidden Fruit
    8.2/10(4364 votes)

    #3 - Forbidden Fruit

    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.

    Writer:Manny Coto

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  4. American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 4 - Could It Be... Satan?
    8.7/10(4811 votes)

    #4 - Could It Be... Satan?

    S8:E4

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

    Writer:Tim Minear

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  5. American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 5 - Boy Wonder
    8.4/10(4214 votes)

    #5 - Boy Wonder

    S8:E5

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

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  6. American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 6 - Return to Murder House
    9.2/10(6708 votes)

    #6 - Return to Murder House

    S8:E6

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

    Director:Sarah Paulson

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  8. American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 7 - Traitor
    8.0/10(3540 votes)

    #7 - Traitor

    S8:E7

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

    Writer:Adam Penn

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  9. American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 8 - Sojourn
    6.6/10(3725 votes)

    #8 - Sojourn

    S8:E8

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

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  10. American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 9 - Fire and Reign
    7.4/10(3244 votes)

    #9 - Fire and Reign

    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.

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  11. American Horror Story Season 8 Episode 10 - Apocalypse Then
    7.9/10(4203 votes)

    #10 - Apocalypse Then

    S8:E10

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

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"The End" is the best rated episode of "American Horror Story" season 8. It scored 7.8/10 based on 5311 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".