The best American horror Story episodes are terrifying, exhilarating, and satirical. In this article, we are going to take a look at the best American Horror Story episodes from across the nine seasons on FX.
Cast: Sarah Paulson, Cody Fern, Connie Britton, Dylan McDermott, Evan Peters, Taissa Farmiga, Denis O’Hare, Jessica Lange, Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, Matthew Morrison, Kathy Bates, Lady Gaga
American Horror Story Overview: An anthology series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an insane asylum, a witch coven, a freak show circus, a haunted hotel, a possessed farmhouse, a cult, the apocalypse, and a slasher summer camp.
Best American Horror Story Episodes: #20 – Boy Parts
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 3 – Episode 2
Aired Oct 16, 2013
Fiona helps Zoe and Madison deal with a horrible tragedy; Delphine LaLaurie struggles to adjust to modern life; Cordelia faces a dark decision about her family.
Directors: Michael Rymer | Writers: Tim Minear
#19 – Traitor
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 8 – Episode 7
Aired Oct 24, 2018
The witches recruit a clairvoyant friend to expose deceivers in their midst. Cordelia looks to make a deal with another sort of devil. A test of Mallory’s powers reveal more about the Supreme-elect. Covens unite to send Michael a fiery message.
Directors: Jennifer Lynch | Writers: Adam Penn
#18 – Birth
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 1 – Episode 11
Aired Dec 14, 2011
Vivien gives birth. Tate and Violet attempt to rid the house of some of its ghosts for good.
Directors: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Writers: Tim Minear
#17 – The Sacred Taking
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 3 – Episode 8
Aired Dec 4, 2013
Cordelia rallies the girls in the fight to stop Fiona; a dangerous new enemy puts Misty in the cross hairs; the rivalry between Marie Laveau and Delphine comes to a head.
Directors: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Writers: Ryan Murphy
#16 – Orphans
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 4 – Episode 10
Aired Dec 17, 2014
The death of a Freak sparks troubling behavior in Pepper; Elsa reveals the history of the Freak Show; Desiree grows suspicious of Maggie.
Directors: Bradley Buecker | Writers: James Wong
#15 – Edward Mordrake (2)
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 4 – Episode 4
Aired Oct 29, 2014
Edward Mordrake continues his search for a Freak to add to his ghostly coterie; Elsa tells the grisly story of her days in Germany; Jimmy and Maggie have a run-in with the Twisted Clown.
Directors: Howard Deutch | Writers: Jennifer Salt
#14 – Apocalypse Then
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 8 – Episode 10
Aired Nov 14, 2018
The witches prepare for a final epic battle with Michael Langdon. An old face returns to help with the plan.
Directors: Bradley Buecker | Writers: Ryan Murphy & Brad Falchuk
#13 – I Am Anne Frank (1)
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 2 – Episode 4
Aired Nov 7, 2012
A new patient exposes Arden’s past; Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.
Directors: Michael Uppendahl | Writers: Jessica Sharzer
#12 – Smoldering Children
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 1 – Episode 10
Aired Dec 7, 2011
Violet learns about the rules of the house. The truth about Larry’s condition is explained. Constance is interrogated by the police.
Directors: Michael Lehmann | Writers: James Wong
#11 – She Gets Revenge
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 5 – Episode 10
Aired Dec 16, 2015
Alex enlists John’s help to contain an outbreak. Donovan learns the Countess’ true intentions. Liz and Iris plan to leave the hotel for good.
Directors: Bradley Buecker | Writers: James Wong
#10 – Head
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 3 – Episode 9
Aired Dec 11, 2013
Cordelia’s attacker is revealed. Fiona looks to form an alliance with Marie Laveau. Nan learns a disturbing truth about Luke’s past.
Directors: Howard Deutch | Writers: Tim Minear
#9 – The Coat Hanger
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 2 – Episode 9
Aired Dec 12, 2012
The Monsignor takes an unlikely convert under his wing; Lana secures a new piece of evidence that can exonerate Kit; Dr. Arden witnesses a miraculous return.
Directors: Jeremy Podeswa | Writers: Jennifer Salt
#8 – Fearful Pranks Ensue
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 3 – Episode 4
Aired Oct 30, 2013
Fiona’s choices rattle a decades-long truce between the Salem witches and Marie Laveau; the Council of Witchcraft pays a surprise visit to the academy with disturbing allegations.
Directors: Michael Uppendahl | Writers: Jennifer Salt
#7 – Bitchcraft
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 3 – Episode 1
Aired Oct 9, 2013
A young girl discovers she possesses a strange genetic affliction tracing back to the dark days of Salem; Fiona Goode returns to town.
Directors: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Writers: Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy
#6 – I Am Anne Frank (2)
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 2 – Episode 5
Aired Nov 14, 2012
Sister Jude employs a renowned Nazi hunter to gather evidence against Arden; Kit makes a surprising confession; Bloody Face is unmasked.
Directors: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Writers: Brad Falchuk
#5 – Could It Be… Satan?
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 8 – Episode 4
Aired Oct 3, 2018
Three years before the bombs drop, Outpost Three houses the Hawthorne School for Exceptional Young Men. Its inhabitants, warlocks living in the shadow of Cordelia Goode’s coven, place their hopes on a new, troubled apprentice – Michael Langdon.
Directors: Sheree Folkson | Writers: Tim Minear
#4 – Madness Ends
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 2 – Episode 13
Aired Jan 23, 2013
Johnny sets out to complete his father’s work; Lana leads the charge to finally shut down Briarcliff.
Directors: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Writers: Tim Minear
#3 – Burn, Witch. Burn!
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 3 – Episode 5
Aired Nov 6, 2013
Besieged by Marie Laveau’s army, Zoe unleashes a new power; Fiona and Myrtle clash over control of the coven; Madame LaLaurie is confronted by old ghosts.
Directors: Jeremy Podeswa | Writers: Jessica Sharzer
#2 – The Name Game
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 2 – Episode 10
Aired Jan 2, 2013
The Monsignor confronts the Devil; Dr. Arden’s experiments reach a shocking conclusion; Dr. Thredson facilitates a surprising reunion for Kit.
Directors: Michael Lehmann | Writers: Jessica Sharzer
The Best American Horror Story Episode: #1 – Return to Murder House
Best American Horror Story Episodes – Season 8 – Episode 6
Aired Oct 17, 2018
Behold and Madison are sent on a mission to Murder House to uncover the truth about Michael Langdon’s past. Although revelations about their next Supreme paint a bleak picture—there may be room to set some things right.
Directors: Sarah Paulson | Writers: Crystal Liu
