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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    American Horror Story Season 12 Episode 9 - 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.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Halley Feiffer

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  2. American Horror Story Season 10 Episode 10 - The Future Perfect
    4.8/10(20 votes)

    #2 - The Future Perfect

    S10:E10

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

    Director:Axelle Carolyn
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Manny Coto, Kristen Reidel, Reilly Smith

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  3. American Horror Story Season 12 Episode 8 - Little Gold Man
    4.9/10(11 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Jennifer Lynch
    Writer:Halley Feiffer

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  4. American Horror Story Season 10 Episode 7 - Take Me to Your Leader
    5.2/10(20 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Manny Coto, Kristen Reidel

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  5. American Horror Story Season 10 Episode 8 - Inside
    5.5/10(18 votes)

    #5 - Inside

    S10:E8

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

    Director:Tessa Blake
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Manny Coto, Kristen Reidel

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  6. American Horror Story Season 11 Episode 10 - Requiem 1981/1987 (2)
    5.6/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Requiem 1981/1987 (2)

    S11:E10

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

    Director:Jennifer Lynch
    Writers:Ned Martel, Charlie Carver

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  7. American Horror Story Season 12 Episode 4 - Vanishing Twin
    5.6/10(14 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:John J. Gray
    Writer:Halley Feiffer

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  8. American Horror Story Season 12 Episode 3 - When the Bough Breaks
    5.7/10(12 votes)

    #8 - 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?

    Director:Jennifer Lynch
    Writer:Halley Feiffer

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  9. American Horror Story Season 10 Episode 6 - Winter Kills
    5.8/10(20 votes)

    #9 - Winter Kills

    S10:E6

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

    Director:John J. Gray
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Manny Coto

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  10. American Horror Story Season 10 Episode 9 - Blue Moon
    5.8/10(21 votes)

    #10 - Blue Moon

    S10:E9

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

    Directors:John J. Gray, Laura Belsey
    Writers:Manny Coto, Kristen Reidel, Reilly Smith

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  11. American Horror Story Season 11 Episode 9 - Requiem 1981/1987 (1)
    5.9/10(8 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

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  12. American Horror Story Season 12 Episode 7 - 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.

    Director:Jennifer Lynch
    Writer:Halley Feiffer

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  13. American Horror Story Season 7 Episode 7 - Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag
    6.1/10(21 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.

    Director:Rachel Goldberg
    Writer:Crystal Liu

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  14. American Horror Story Season 7 Episode 9 - Drink the Kool-Aid
    6.1/10(18 votes)

    #14 - Drink the Kool-Aid

    S7:E9

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

    Director:Angela Bassett
    Writer:Adam Penn

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  15. American Horror Story Season 6 Episode 3 - Chapter 3
    6.3/10(26 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Jennifer Lynch
    Writer:James Wong

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  16. American Horror Story Season 6 Episode 5 - Chapter 5
    6.3/10(26 votes)

    #16 - 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
    Writer:Akela Cooper

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  17. American Horror Story Season 6 Episode 10 - Chapter 10
    6.3/10(33 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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  18. American Horror Story Season 7 Episode 10 - Charles (Manson) in Charge
    6.3/10(18 votes)

    #18 - Charles (Manson) in Charge

    S7:E10

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

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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  19. American Horror Story Season 12 Episode 5 - Preech
    6.4/10(17 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:John J. Gray
    Writer:Halley Feiffer

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  20. American Horror Story Season 7 Episode 8 - Winter of Our Discontent
    6.5/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Winter of Our Discontent

    S7:E8

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

    Director:Barbara Brown
    Writer:Joshua A. Green

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  21. American Horror Story Season 4 Episode 11 - Magical Thinking
    6.6/10(45 votes)

    #21 - Magical Thinking

    S4:E11

    Elsa prepares for her move to Hollywood. The Twins grow enamored with a traveling salesman. Dell plots Jimmy’s escape from police custody.

    Director:Michael Goi
    Writer:Jennifer Salt

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  22. American Horror Story Season 5 Episode 6 - Room 33
    6.6/10(36 votes)

    #22 - Room 33

    S5:E6

    Ramona and Donovan enact their plan for revenge. Liz Taylor finds true love. The resident of Room 33 is revealed.

    Director:Loni Peristere
    Writer:John J. Gray

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  23. American Horror Story Season 6 Episode 4 - Chapter 4
    6.6/10(25 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Marita Grabiak
    Writer:John J. Gray

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  24. American Horror Story Season 6 Episode 8 - Chapter 8
    6.6/10(24 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Todd Kubrak

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  25. American Horror Story Season 7 Episode 1 - Election Night
    6.6/10(31 votes)

    #25 - Election Night

    S7:E1

    After Trump is elected President, Ally Mayfair-Richards is beset by all of her old phobias... and they appear to be coming to life.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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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 1.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Future Perfect".