American Horror Story backdrop
American Horror Story poster

The Worst Episodes of American Horror Story

DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy

Every episode of American Horror Story ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of American Horror Story!

The Worst Episodes of American Horror Story

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...
  1. Background image for The Auteur
    3.7/10(13 votes)

    #1 - The Auteur

    S12:E9

    Her choices have unknowingly led to deadly consequences, but Anna can still have it all - for a price.

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  2. Background image for Little Gold Man
    4.9/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Little Gold Man

    S12:E8

    The world around Anna is starting to crescendo in every way: her career path continues to skyrocket, while her personal life is more stressful than ever - just in time for Hollywood's big night.

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  3. Background image for The Future Perfect
    5.4/10(17 votes)

    #3 - The Future Perfect

    S10:E10

    Mamie takes matters into her own hands. The fate of the future is revealed.

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  4. Background image for Requiem 1981/1987 (2)
    5.6/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Requiem 1981/1987 (2)

    S11:E10

    Grief and peril dominate Gino; the discovery of a tragedy becomes a revelation for Adam.

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  5. Background image for Vanishing Twin
    5.6/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Vanishing Twin

    S12:E4

    With help from Siobhan, a major announcement helps restore Anna’s public image. Behind closed doors however, something powerful seems to be taking over.

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  6. Background image for Winter Kills
    5.7/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Winter Kills

    S10:E6

    Ursula devises a sinister plan. The Gardners write their final act.

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of American Horror Story

    READ
  8. Background image for When the Bough Breaks
    5.7/10(12 votes)

    #7 - When the Bough Breaks

    S12:E3

    As Anna and Dex settle into their Hamptons sanctuary, the comfort begins to fade. Her circle of trust is slowly shrinking, and doubt creeps into Anna’s head - could the evil be right under her nose?

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  9. Background image for Take Me To Your Leader
    5.8/10(17 votes)

    #8 - Take Me To Your Leader

    S10:E7

    A group of college students on a camping trip are swept up in a horrifying and deadly conspiracy decades in the making.

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  10. Background image for Inside
    5.9/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Inside

    S10:E8

    The President struggles with the morality of a deal he must make.

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  11. Background image for Drink the Kool-Aid
    6.0/10(17 votes)

    #10 - Drink the Kool-Aid

    S7:E9

    Kai seeks to test the loyalty of his cult. Ally seeks revenge. Oz learns about his parentage.

    Writer:Adam Penn
    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  12. Background image for Requiem 1981/1987 (1)
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Requiem 1981/1987 (1)

    S11:E9

    As vitality expires, two old friends are led through unique journeys of retrospection.

    Director:Our Lady J
    Writer:Our Lady J
    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  13. Background image for Ave Hestia
    6.0/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Ave Hestia

    S12:E7

    Entrenched in her grapple for fame and motherhood, Anna may be involved in a cycle much bigger - and older - than she realizes.

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  14. Background image for Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag
    6.2/10(20 votes)

    #13 - Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag

    S7:E7

    Kai begins to solidify his grasp on power after winning the election. A mysterious woman warns Beverly, Ivy and Winter that Kai will soon cast them aside.

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  15. Background image for Chapter 10
    6.3/10(31 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  16. Background image for Charles (Manson) in Charge
    6.3/10(17 votes)

    #15 - Charles (Manson) in Charge

    S7:E10

    Kai receives visits from Charles Manson as he begins to question everyone around him.

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  17. Background image for Preech
    6.3/10(15 votes)

    #16 - Preech

    S12:E5

    Anna senses the dark presence closing in on her, closer than ever. Ms. Preecher reveals pieces of her past and may know the truth about what's happening to Anna and Dex.

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  18. Background image for Chapter 3
    6.4/10(24 votes)

    #17 - 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
    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  19. Background image for Winter of Our Discontent
    6.4/10(16 votes)

    #18 - Winter of Our Discontent

    S7:E8

    Ally confronts Kai meanwhile Winter must choose between Kai and Beverly when he makes a questionable decision.

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  20. Background image for Blue Moon
    6.4/10(18 votes)

    #19 - Blue Moon

    S10:E9

    An unexpected visitor arrives at the White House and reveals the details of a very horrific plan.

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  21. Background image for Chapter 4
    6.5/10(23 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  22. Background image for Chapter 5
    6.5/10(23 votes)

    #21 - 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
    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  23. Background image for Chapter 8
    6.5/10(22 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  24. Background image for Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
    6.5/10(21 votes)

    #23 - Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

    S7:E2

    Ally, Ivy and Oz meet the new neighbors. Kai runs for city council. Detective Samuels investigates a murder. A blackout terrorizes Ally.

    Director:Liza Johnson
    Writer:Tim Minear
    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  25. Background image for Chapter 9
    6.6/10(28 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

  26. Background image for Apocalypse Then
    6.6/10(30 votes)

    #25 - Apocalypse Then

    S8:E10

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

    0 Comments

    Be first to comment!

    Start
    !

    Be the first to comment!

Worst Episodes Summary

"The Auteur" is the worst rated episode of "American Horror Story". It scored 3.7/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Gwyneth Horder-Payton and written by Halley Feiffer, it aired on 4/24/2024. This episode scored 1.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Little Gold Man".