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The Worst Episodes of American Horror Story

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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...

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  1. 3.3/10(1.8k votes)

    #1 - The Auteur

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    S12:E9

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

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  2. 3.9/10(3.4k votes)

    #2 - The Future Perfect

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    S10:E10

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

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  3. 4.8/10(2.4k votes)

    #3 - Requiem 1981/1987 (2)

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    S11:E10

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

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  4. 4.9/10(4.2k votes)

    #4 - Winter Kills

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    S10:E6

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

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  5. 5.0/10(2.1k votes)

    #5 - Requiem 1981/1987 (1)

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    S11:E9

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

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    Director:Our Lady J
    Writer:Our Lady J
  6. 5.2/10(1.2k votes)

    #6 - Little Gold Man

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    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.

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  8. 5.3/10(2.6k votes)

    #7 - Blue Moon

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    S10:E9

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

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  9. 5.4/10(1.8k votes)

    #8 - Fire Island

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    S11:E8

    Terrifying events at Fire Island rupture the group and force them to reconsider everything.

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  10. 5.5/10(1.3k votes)

    #9 - Opening Night

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    S12:E6

    A glimpse into Anna's past reveals why she craves motherhood, while Dex's troubling family life is dragged into the spotlight.

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  11. 5.6/10(3.4k votes)

    #10 - Take Me To Your Leader

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    S10:E7

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

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  12. 5.6/10(2.8k votes)

    #11 - Multiply Thy Pain

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    S12:E1

    After multiple failed attempts of IVF, actress Anna Victoria Alcott wants nothing more than to start a family. As the buzz around her recent film grows, she fears that something may be targeting her - and her pursuit of motherhood.

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    Director:Jessica Yu
  13. 5.6/10(1.8k votes)

    #12 - When the Bough Breaks

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    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?

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  14. 5.6/10(1.6k votes)

    #13 - Preech

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    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.

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  15. 5.6/10(1.3k votes)

    #14 - Ave Hestia

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    S12:E7

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

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  16. 5.8/10(1.6k votes)

    #15 - Vanishing Twin

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    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.

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  17. 5.9/10(3.0k votes)

    #16 - Something's Coming

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    S11:E1

    Mysterious deaths and disappearances ramp up in the city. A doctor makes a frightening discovery, and a local reporter becomes tomorrow's headline.

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  18. 5.9/10(2.0k votes)

    #17 - Rockabye

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    S12:E2

    It’s awards season and Anna is primed to be a major player in contention. After a frightening encounter convinces her that she’s being followed, she begins to question who she can trust.

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  19. 6.0/10(3.7k votes)

    #18 - Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag

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    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.

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  20. 6.1/10(2.7k votes)

    #19 - Inside

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    S10:E8

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

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  21. 6.1/10(2.4k votes)

    #20 - Thank You For Your Service

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    S11:E2

    Gino grapples with his trauma. Patrick's search takes him to dark places. A stranger contacts Hannah with a grave warning.

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  22. 6.1/10(1.7k votes)

    #21 - The Sentinel

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    S11:E7

    Patrick's search reaches an epic conclusion; the group shifts its focus, but a different plan is in store for Hannah.

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  23. 6.2/10(1.9k votes)

    #22 - Black Out

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    S11:E4

    As darkness consumes the city, evil takes root in the unlikeliest of places...

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  24. 6.2/10(1.8k votes)

    #23 - Bad Fortune

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    S11:E5

    Hannah receives concerning news while Patrick suffers a loss; the city's most dangerous resident reveals his true motives.

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  25. 6.3/10(2.0k votes)

    #24 - Smoke Signals

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    S11:E3

    Without the NYPD's help, Gino is forced to get resourceful. A traumatizing event brings dangerous suspects closer than ever.

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  26. 6.4/10(4.0k votes)

    #25 - Chapter 10

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    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Auteur" is the worst rated episode of "American Horror Story". It scored 3.3/10 based on 1849 votes. Directed by Gwyneth Horder-Payton and written by Halley Feiffer, it aired on 4/24/2024. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Future Perfect".