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The Best Episodes Written By Ryan Murphy

Every TV Episode Written by Ryan Murphy Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 13 Episode 1 - 13
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    #1 - 13

    S13:E1

    After a near-death experience, Ben provides hospice care for a mysterious client in an eerie penthouse.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  2. undefined Season 10 Episode 1 - Cape Fear
    8.3/10(56 votes)

    #2 - Cape Fear

    S10:E1

    A struggling writer, his pregnant wife, and their daughter move to an isolated beach town for the winter. Once they're settled in, the town's true residents begin to make themselves known.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  3. undefined Season 10 Episode 2 - Pale
    8.3/10(38 votes)

    #3 - Pale

    S10:E2

    A quick fix for Harry's writer's block has unexpected side effects. Two eccentric locals offer Harry a helping hand.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Go to Hell
    7.8/10(58 votes)

    #4 - Go to Hell

    S3:E12

    Cordelia's latest vision puts the coven's future in question; the girls manifest powerful new gifts; Queenie's search for Marie Laveau leads her to hell and back.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode One
    7.8/10(347 votes)

    #5 - Episode One

    S1:E1

    After throwing his neighbor off the stench coming from his apartment, Jeff heads to a local bar, where a stranger takes him up on a tempting offer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Please Don't Go
    7.8/10(118 votes)

    #6 - Please Don't Go

    S1:E2

    A young Jeff contends with troubles at home and school. Years later, his strange behavior evolves into murderous deeds that slip past the police.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(229 votes)

    #7 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    A therapist and his family move across the country to escape their troubled past but quickly discover that their new home comes with its own horrific baggage.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  8. undefined Season 10 Episode 3 - Thirst
    7.7/10(31 votes)

    #8 - Thirst

    S10:E3

    Harry's newfound talent brings an unexpected visitor to town. Alma decides to take matters into her own hands.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Bitchcraft
    7.7/10(84 votes)

    #9 - Bitchcraft

    S3:E1

    A young girl discovers she possesses a strange genetic affliction tracing back to the dark days of Salem; Fiona Goode returns to town.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  10. undefined Season 9 Episode 1 - Camp Redwood
    7.7/10(55 votes)

    #10 - Camp Redwood

    S9:E1

    In the summer of 1984, five friends escape Los Angeles to work as counselors at Camp Redwood. As they adjust to their new jobs, they quickly learn that the only thing scarier than campfire tales is the past coming to haunt you.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Seven Minutes in Hell
    7.7/10(17 votes)

    #11 - Seven Minutes in Hell

    S1:E6

    In an attempt to protect herself from the killer, Chanel makes a surprising decision, which leaves Zayday in a position of power. To stay close to each other, the girls of Kappa Kappa Tau host a slumber party, but when a shocking discovery is made, not everyone will survive the night.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Doin' a Dahmer
    7.7/10(78 votes)

    #12 - Doin' a Dahmer

    S1:E3

    Left to live alone after his parents' turbulent divorce, high school senior Jeff breaks routine when he invites a hitchhiker into his home.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Good Boy Box
    7.7/10(65 votes)

    #13 - The Good Boy Box

    S1:E4

    From high school to the Army, Jeff struggles to find stability. While living in his grandmother's house, Jeff begins targeting young men at gay bars.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Home Invasion
    7.7/10(124 votes)

    #14 - Home Invasion

    S1:E2

    Vivien and Violet get themselves caught in a dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Ben goes back to Boston to fix a mistake that he made.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  15. undefined Season 10 Episode 4 - Blood Buffet
    7.7/10(30 votes)

    #15 - Blood Buffet

    S10:E4

    The dark history of Provincetown and its residents are brought to light.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - The Magical Delights of Stevie Nicks
    7.6/10(60 votes)

    #16 - The Magical Delights of Stevie Nicks

    S3:E10

    Fiona attempts to out the new supreme with a visit from Stevie Nicks; Cordelia learns the truth about Hank and the witch hunters; Madison tries to eliminate her competition for the supremacy.

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    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Dorkus
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    #17 - Dorkus

    S1:E12

    Shocking confessions are made as the Red Devil is finally unmasked and the killer revealed.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Final Girl(s)
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #18 - The Final Girl(s)

    S1:E13

    Shocking confessions are made as the Red Devil is finally unmasked and the killer revealed.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Protect the Coven
    7.5/10(59 votes)

    #19 - Protect the Coven

    S3:E11

    Fiona and Laveau have a deadly face off with The Corporation; Cordelia makes a desperate sacrifice.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Rubber Man
    7.4/10(91 votes)

    #20 - Rubber Man

    S1:E8

    The man in the rubber suit is revealed.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Ghost Stories
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #21 - Ghost Stories

    S1:E9

    Denise does little to calm the Kappas' fears when she spins a terrifying ghost story. Meanwhile, Hester's shocking announcement pushes Chanel to the edge, and a familiar face returns to campus as the Red Devil claims another victim.

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    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  22. undefined Season 9 Episode 6 - Episode 100
    7.4/10(39 votes)

    #22 - Episode 100

    S9:E6

    With the horrors of the night behind them the survivors deal with the fallout of their choices.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Let Go
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #23 - Let Go

    S1:E2

    A night at an amusement park takes a deadly turn when a roller coaster malfunction leaves lives hanging in the balance. Abby reaches out to Buck; Athena and Hen respond to an unusual home invasion.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Continuum
    7.3/10(69 votes)

    #24 - Continuum

    S2:E12

    A deadly new inmate threatens Sister Jude's chance of release; Grace's obsession with the aliens turns violent.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  25. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - The Ten Commandments Killer
    7.3/10(46 votes)

    #25 - The Ten Commandments Killer

    S5:E8

    John closes in on The Ten Commandments Killer. Sally's arrangement with March is revealed.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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Ryan Murphy Ratings Summary

"13" is the best rated episode written by Ryan Murphy. It scored 8.7/10 based on 11 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 9/24/2026 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Cape Fear".