American Horror Story Episodes Ranked

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.

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Stars: Sarah Paulson, Taissa Farmiga, Frances Conroy, Evan Peters

Votes: 4,388

6. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Tricks and Treats (2012)

TV-MA | 44 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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An exorcist is summoned to Briarcliff to help save a troubled farm boy. Sister Jude's darkest secret is revealed.

Director: Bradley Buecker | Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters

Votes: 5,513

7. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Birth (2011)

TV-MA | 42 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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Vivien gives birth. Violet learns who fathered one of her new siblings.

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Stars: Connie Britton, Dylan McDermott, Evan Peters, Taissa Farmiga

Votes: 5,671

8. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Unholy Night (2012)

TV-MA | 40 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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A murderous Santa wreaks havoc on the asylum. Sister Jude faces off with the Devil. Arden has a shocking encounter in the Death Chute.

Director: Michael Lehmann | Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters

Votes: 5,155

9. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: I Am Anne Frank: Part 2 (2012)

TV-MA | 42 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

8.7

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Sister Jude digs up dirt on Arden. Kit makes a surprising confession. Bloody Face is unmasked.

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters

Votes: 5,708

10. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: The Name Game (2013)

TV-MA | 40 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

8.8

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The Monsignor confronts the Devil. Arden's experiments reach a shocking conclusion. Dr. Thredson facilitates a surprising reunion for Kit.

Director: Michael Lehmann | Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters

Votes: 6,462

11. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Afterbirth (2011)

TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

7.9

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The aftermath of Vivien's difficult labor is revealed and Ben makes plans to get out of the house. Some of the spirits have other plans and the family has to pull together to make it through these very tough changes.

Director: Bradley Buecker | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Connie Britton, Evan Peters, Taissa Farmiga

Votes: 5,848

12. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Bitchcraft (2013)

TV-MA | 49 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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After discovering her unique bloodline, a young girl is whisked away to a special academy for girls who share the same lineage.

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Stars: Sarah Paulson, Taissa Farmiga, Frances Conroy, Evan Peters

Votes: 6,760

13. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Smoldering Children (2011)

TV-MA | 42 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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In 1994, Larry gets burned. In the present, Ben begins to understand what happened to cause Vivien's institutionalization. Constance is questioned by the police in Travis' death. Violet learns something about herself that she doesn't know.

Director: Michael Lehmann | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Connie Britton, Evan Peters, Taissa Farmiga

Votes: 5,811

14. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: The Coat Hanger (2012)

TV-MA | 40 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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The Monsignor takes on an unlikely convert. Lana secures a new piece of evidence that can exonerate Kit. Arden witnesses a miraculous return.

Director: Jeremy Podeswa | Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters

Votes: 4,755

15. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Dark Cousin (2012)

TV-MA | 42 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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Sister Mary Eunice is terrified to discover a dark angel has descended on Briarcliff. Kit makes a bold move to be reunited with Grace.

Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters

Votes: 4,790

16. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Madness Ends (2013)

TV-MA | 46 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

8.7

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Johnny sets out to complete his father's work. Lana leads the charge to finally shut down Briarcliff.

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters

Votes: 6,094

17. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Welcome to Briarcliff (2012)

TV-MA | 44 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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After a life-changing experience, a young man is admitted into a notorious insane asylum, while a local reporter is determined to get the full story.

Director: Bradley Buecker | Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters

Votes: 6,589

18. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: The Replacements (2013)

TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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Fiona takes on an unlikely protege. A guilt-ridden Zoe tries to give Kyle his old life back. Madison has a fiery exchange with Joan Ramsey, a new neighbor.

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Stars: Sarah Paulson, Taissa Farmiga, Frances Conroy, Evan Peters

Votes: 4,873

19. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: I Am Anne Frank: Part 1 (2012)

TV-MA | 42 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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A new patient claiming to be Anne Frank exposes Arden's past. Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.

Director: Michael Uppendahl | Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters

Votes: 5,105

20. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Head (2013)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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Cordelia's attacker is revealed. Fiona looks to form an alliance with Marie Laveau. Nan learns a disturbing truth about Luke's past.

Director: Howard Deutch | Stars: Sarah Paulson, Taissa Farmiga, Frances Conroy, Evan Peters

Votes: 4,789

21. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Rubber Man (2011)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

7.9

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The man in the rubber suit is revealed. Vivian's mental health takes a turn.

Director: Miguel Arteta | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Connie Britton, Evan Peters, Taissa Farmiga

Votes: 5,524

22. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Spilt Milk (2013)

TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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Grace brings Kit devastating news about the aliens' experiments on Alma. Dr. Thredson receives an unexpected visitor. The Monsignor goes to extreme lengths to silence Jude.

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters

Votes: 4,913

23. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: The Dead (2013)

TV-MA | 48 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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Fiona finds new purpose in a dangerous love affair. A night out with LaLaurie leads Queenie to question her place in the Coven. Cordelia makes a fateful decision about her mother.

Director: Bradley Buecker | Stars: Sarah Paulson, Taissa Farmiga, Frances Conroy, Evan Peters

Votes: 4,323

24. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Open House (2011)

TV-MA | 41 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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Moira persuades a prospective buyer to make an offer. Constance and Larry work against her efforts.

Director: Tim Hunter | Stars: Connie Britton, Dylan McDermott, Evan Peters, Taissa Farmiga

Votes: 5,822

25. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: The Axeman Cometh (2013)

TV-MA | 41 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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When Zoe, Queenie and Nan use a ouija board to find out what happened to Madison, they awaken the spirit of a long-dead serial killer, the Axeman.

Director: Michael Uppendahl | Stars: Sarah Paulson, Taissa Farmiga, Frances Conroy, Evan Peters

Votes: 4,412

26. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Spooky Little Girl (2011)

TV-MA | 40 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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One of history's most famous murder victims pays the house a visit. Constance discovers more of Tate's bad behavior.

Director: John Scott | Stars: Connie Britton, Dylan McDermott, Evan Peters, Taissa Farmiga

Votes: 5,452

27. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Halloween: Part 2 (2011)

TV-MA | 41 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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While on a date with Violet, Tate is harassed by a group of bloody teens. Ben and Vivien are haunted by one of the house's newest guests.

Director: David Semel | Stars: Connie Britton, Dylan McDermott, Evan Peters, Taissa Farmiga

Votes: 6,027

28. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Murder House (2011)

TV-MA | 42 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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After putting the house back on the market, Vivien learns about its first residents. Elsewhere, Ben's visitor causes him to further unravel, and Constance and Moira's history is revealed.

Director: Bradley Buecker | Stars: Connie Britton, Dylan McDermott, Evan Peters, Taissa Farmiga

Votes: 6,628

29. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Fearful Pranks Ensue (2013)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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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.

Director: Michael Uppendahl | Stars: Sarah Paulson, Taissa Farmiga, Frances Conroy, Evan Peters

Votes: 4,724

30. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Burn, Witch. Burn! (2013)

TV-MA | 40 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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Zoe reveals a new power during the zombie army siege. Meanwhile, Fiona exacts revenge on Myrtle when an attack leaves Cordelia blinded.

Director: Jeremy Podeswa | Stars: Sarah Paulson, Taissa Farmiga, Frances Conroy, Evan Peters

Votes: 4,713

31. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: The Sacred Taking (2013)

TV-MA | 44 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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With Fiona struggling to cope with the effects of her medication, the rest of the coven undertake a ritual known as the "sacred taking" to prepare for the next supreme. However Fiona must take her own life if the ritual is to be a success.

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Stars: Sarah Paulson, Taissa Farmiga, Frances Conroy, Evan Peters

Votes: 4,238

32. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Protect the Coven (2014)

TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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Fiona and Laveau have a deadly face off with The Corporation. Cordelia makes a desperate sacrifice to protect the Coven.

Director: Bradley Buecker | Stars: Sarah Paulson, Taissa Farmiga, Frances Conroy, Evan Peters

Votes: 4,201

33. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Piggy Piggy (2011)

TV-MA | 44 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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Ben sees a new patient who is terrified by the legend of a man who slaughters those who repeat a specific mantra into a mirror.

Director: Michael Uppendahl | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Connie Britton, Evan Peters, Taissa Farmiga

Votes: 5,869

34. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: The Seven Wonders (2014)

TV-MA | 48 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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Zoe, Madison, Misty and Queenie undergo the test of the Seven Wonders, seven magical challenges that will determine the coven's next Supreme.

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Stars: Sarah Paulson, Taissa Farmiga, Frances Conroy, Evan Peters

Votes: 5,132

35. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Halloween: Part 1 (2011)

TV-MA | 39 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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The line between the living and the dead blurs on Halloween as two of the house's previous residents give the Harmons decorating advice.

Director: David Semel | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Connie Britton, Evan Peters, Taissa Farmiga

Votes: 6,207

36. American Horror Story (2011– )
Episode: Go to Hell (2014)

TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

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Cordelia's latest vision puts the Coven's future in question. With the end of Fiona's reign approaching, the girls manifest powerful new gifts. Queenie's search for Marie Laveau leads her to Hell and back.

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Stars: Sarah Paulson, Taissa Farmiga, Frances Conroy, Evan Peters

Votes: 4,304