E01
Pilot
Therapist Ben Harmon, his wife, Vivien, and their daughter, Violet, move across the country to Los Angeles to escape their troubled past.
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American Horror Story
RunningFirst aired 2011-10-05FX
Drama · Horror · Thriller
American Horror Story is an horror television anthology series. Each season is conceived as a self-contained miniseries, following a disparate set of characters and settings, and a storyline with its own beginning, middle, and end. While some actors appear for more than one year, they play completely different roles in each season.
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Season by season.
145 listed episodes across 13 seasons. Air dates are provided by TVmaze and can change.
Season 1 12 episodes
E02
Home Invasion
Serial killer enthusiasts reenact the brutal murders of two nursing students, while Ben returns to Boston to fix a mistake involving an old flame.
E03
Murder House
Ben confronts Moira about recent strange behavior, while Vivien learns about the house's first resident.
E04
Halloween Part 1
Two of the house's previous residents, interior designers Chad and Patrick, give the Harmons decorating advice.
E05
Halloween Part 2
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.
E06
Piggy, Piggy
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.
E07
Open House
Moira persuades a prospective buyer to make an offer, but Constance and Larry try to undermine her efforts. Meanwhile, Vivien and Luke grow closer.
E08
Rubber Man
The identity of the man in the rubber suit is revealed.
E09
Spooky Little Girl
One of history's most famous murder victims pays the house a visit. Constance discovers more of Tate's bad behavior.
E10
Smoldering Children
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.
E11
Birth
Vivien gives birth. Violet learns who fathered one of her new siblings.
E12
Afterbirth
The aftermath of Vivien's difficult labour 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.
Season 2 13 episodes
E01
Welcome to Briarcliff
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.
E02
Tricks and Treats
An exorcist is summoned to Briarcliff to help save a troubled farm boy. Sister Jude's darkest secret is revealed.
E03
Nor'easter
A group of patients plan an escape from the asylum during a violent storm. Sister Jude is haunted by her past.
E04
I Am Anne Frank Part 1
A new patient claiming to be Anne Frank exposes Arden's past. Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.
E05
I Am Anne Frank Part 2
Sister Jude digs up dirt on Arden. Kit makes a surprising confession. Bloody Face is unmasked.
E06
The Origins of Monstrosity
A mysterious little girl is abandoned at Briarcliff. The Monsignor makes a Faustian pact with Dr. Arden. The origin of Bloody Face is revealed.
E07
Dark Cousin
Sister Mary Eunice is terrified to discover a dark angel has descended on Briarcliff. Kit makes a bold move to be reunited with Grace.
E08
Unholy Night
A murderous Santa wreaks havoc on Briarcliff. Sister Jude faces off with the Devil. Arden has a shocking encounter in the Death Chute.
E09
The Coat Hanger
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.
E10
The Name Game
The Monsignor confronts the Devil. Dr. Arden's experiments reach a shocking conclusion. Dr. Thredson facilitates a surprising reunion for Kit.
E11
Spilt Milk
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.
E12
Continuum
A deadly new inmate threatens Sister Jude's chance of release from Briarcliff. Grace's obsession with the aliens turns violent.
E13
Madness Ends
Johnny sets out to complete his father's work. Lana leads the charge to finally shut down Briarcliff.
Season 3 13 episodes
E01
Bitchcraft
After discovering her unique bloodline, a young girl is whisked away to a special academy for girls who share the same lineage.
E02
Boy Parts
Fiona threatens a long-standing peace when she delves into Madame LaLaurie's past, while Zoe and Madison must deal with a horrible tragedy.
E03
The Replacements
Fiona takes on an unlikely protégé. A guilt-ridden Zoe tries to give Kyle his old life back. Madison has a fiery exchange with Joan Ramsey, a new neighbor.
E04
Fearful Pranks Ensue
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.
E05
Burn, Witch. Burn!
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.
E06
The Axeman Cometh
Zoe, Queenie, and Nan make contact with a dark spirit trapped in the Academy. Cordelia's new power brings on a heartbreaking revelation.
E07
The Dead
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.
E08
The Sacred Taking
Cordelia rallies the girls in the fight to stop Fiona. A dangerous new enemy puts Misty in the crosshairs. The rivalry between Marie Laveau and Delphine comes to a head.
E09
Head
Cordelia's attacker is revealed. Fiona looks to form an alliance with Marie Laveau. Nan learns a disturbing truth about Luke's past.
E10
The Magical Delights of Stevie Nicks
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.
E11
Protect the Coven
Fiona and Laveau have a deadly face off with The Corporation. Cordelia makes a desperate sacrifice to protect the Coven.
E12
Go to Hell
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.
E13
The Seven Wonders
A new Supreme rises.
Season 4 13 episodes
E01
Monsters Among Us
One of the only surviving sideshows in the country struggles to stay in business during the dawning era of television. When police make a terrifying discovery at a local farmhouse, the eccentric purveyor of the freak show sees an opportunity that will lead her troupe either to their salvation or ruin.
E02
Massacres and Matinees
A citywide curfew threatens to shut down the Freak Show. A strongman from Ethel's troubled past arrives at camp. Gloria arranges a terrifying play date for Dandy. The Tattler Twins reveal a talent that could knock Elsa from the spotlight.
E03
Edward Mordrake: Part 1
The Freaks refuse to perform on Halloween due to an old carny superstition. Jimmy is smitten by a woman claiming to be a fortuneteller. Ethel receives life-changing news.
E04
Edward Mordrake: Part 2
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.
E05
Pink Cupcakes
Stanley and Maggie hatch a plan to murder the Freaks. Gloria hides the evidence of Dandy's gruesome new hobby. A health scare reveals Desiree may not be the oddity she once thought.
E06
Bullseye
Elsa unveils a dangerous new act. Stanley puts pressure on Maggie to murder Jimmy. Paul indulges in a secret romance.
E07
Test of Strength
The women of the Freak Show rally against Dell after his latest act of violence. A strange encounter with Dandy raises Jimmy's suspicion about the clown murders.
E08
Blood Bath
Recent disappearances around camp raise Ethel's suspicion of Elsa. Gloria makes a last ditch effort to contain Dandy's bloodlust.
E09
Tupperware Party Massacre
In the wake of a tragic loss, Jimmy sinks into a drunken despair. A reading from Maggie spurs Dandy to action. Stanley and Elsa track down the Twins.
E10
Orphans
The death of a Freak sparks troubling behavior in Pepper. Elsa reveals the history of the Freak Show. Desiree grows suspicious of Maggie.
E11
Magical Thinking
Elsa prepares for her move to Hollywood. The Twins grow enamored with a traveling salesman. Dell plots Jimmy's escape from police custody.
E12
Show Stoppers
Dandy gives the Twins troubling information about Chester. Maggie vows to prove her loyalty to Jimmy. The Freaks enforce their harsh code of justice.
E13
Curtain Call
The Freaks rebel against new management. Dandy prepares for his debut performance. Elsa arrives in Tinseltown.
Season 5 12 episodes
E01
Checking In
Detective John Lowe investigates a strange murder-torture case, and gets a tip that leads him to the Hotel Cortez. Meanwhile, the staff and long-time residents discover that the owner has sold the hotel and they will soon be evicted.
E02
Chutes and Ladders
While Will holds a fashion show in the lobby, his son Lochlin shows Scarlett one of the hotel's many secrets. Meanwhile, John forces Iris to tell him the history of the hotel from the 1920s when it was built as an abbatoir by a homicidal oil man.
E03
Mommy
After a family counseling session, Alex gives John some bad news. Meanwhile, Donovan tells his mother to kill herself and then is captured by the Countess' rival.
E04
Devil's Night
James holds his annual dinner for his most favored students, and John discovers that he's on the list. Meanwhile, Alex confronts the Countess over the changes in Holden, and the older woman tells her how she can be with her son forever.
E05
Room Service
To save a dying boy, Alex uses her own blood with unexpected consequences. Meanwhile, Iris and Liz draw closer, Donovan makes a deal with Ramona, and John wakes up in bed with Sally.
E06
Room 33
Iris looks the other way as Ramona and Donovan enter the Cortez to deprive the Countess of what she loves most. Meanwhile, Liz finds true love but there's a snag, and John inadvertently brings a horror into his house.
E07
Flicker
The Countess' first love is revealed in 1925, while two modern-day construction workers open up a wing of the Cortez that has not been seen... since 1925. Meanwhile, John checks himself into the hospital to confront the suspect in the Ten Commandment killings.
E08
The Ten Commandments Killer
John and Hahn meet over Wren's body, and John tells his former partner who the Ten Commandments Killer really is.
E09
She Wants Revenge
Donovan asks the Countess to commit to him totally... and then goes to Ramona and offers to betray his lover. Meanwhile, Iris kills two more people in the Cortez, and Will makes his wedding plans.
E10
She Gets Revenge
Liz and Iris decide to make a clean exit from the Cortez, but a visit by Liz's son Douglas causes a change in plans. Meanwhile, John and Alex decide to give their marriage a second chance, and Donavan confronts Rudolph.
E11
Battle Royale
John brings his family home, but Sally has other plans. Meanwhile, Liz and Iris help Ramona escape her prison and provide her with the blood she needs.to restore herself to health.
E12
Be Our Guest
The last days of the Cortez are chronicled as Liz and Iris take charge and put an end to the killing. Meanwhile, John speaks for the first time with a psychic to reveal his fate and the fate of his family.
Season 6 10 episodes
E01
Chapter 1
A young interracial couple move into a farmhouse in North Carolina after purchasing it with their life savings. However, unearthly phenomena begin occurring and things are not what they seem.
E02
Chapter 2
Matt and Shelby find a revealing videotape in a hidden cellar. Meanwhile, Lee's daughter Flora makes a new friend, and the mysterious events continue.
E03
Chapter 3
Lee and the others conduct a frantic search for the missing Flora, but a psychic is the only one who offers her hope of finding her daughter. Meanwhile, the identity of the Butcher is revealed.
E04
Chapter 4
Scathach presents herself for the first time and reveals what she wants. However, Thomasin and the ghost settlers have other plans.
E05
Chapter 5
The Millers attempt to escape the house with the help of an unexpected ally, but fall into the clutches of the Polk family.
E06
Chapter 6
The producer of My Roanoke Nightmare decides to follow up his huge hit with a second season... putting the actors and their real-life counterparts in the same house during the Blood Moon, and seeing if Lee confesses to Mason's murder.
E07
Chapter 7
Chaos breaks out at the house as Audrey, Monet, and Lee try to escape through the secret tunnel. Meanwhile, Shelby learns why Matt came back to the house, and Agnes considers a career change.
E08
Chapter 8
Lee, Audrey, and Monet try to escape the Polks. Meanwhile, Shelby and Dominic are trapped by the ghosts in the house.
E09
Chapter 9
Three My Roanoke Nightmare fans pay a visit to the House, unaware that they've arrived at the worst possible time. Meanwhile, Lee and Audrey try to recover the camera, and a new visitor doesn't prove very helpful.
E10
Chapter 10
After Three Days in Hell, Lee stands trial for murder and is then interviewed by Lana Winters.
Season 7 11 episodes
E01
Election Night
After Trump is elected President, Ally Mayfair-Richards is beset by all of her old phobias... and they appear to be coming to life.
E02
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Kai runs for City Council, and pays a visit to Ally. Meanwhile, Ivy asks Rudy to pay Ally a visit, and Ally and ivy visit their new neighbors.
E03
Neighbors from Hell
The community turns on Ally after she shoots and kills a Hispanic man. At home tensions between Ally and Ivy grow worse, and Kai may be Ally's only hope.
E04
11/9
The events surrounding the 2017 Presidential election as Kai begins to gather his cult.
E05
Holes
Kai asks for the cult members to prove their loyalty against one of their own. Meanwhile, Ally meets with Rudy to tell him about her problems dealing with Ivy's departure.
E06
Mid-Western Assassin
Ally takes Meadow to Rudy in the hopes that she will confirm her story about the cult. However, Meadow has a change of heart. Meanwhile, an unexpected opponent runs against Kai in the city council election.
E07
Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag
Kai begins to solidify his grasp on power after winning the election, and a mysterious woman warns Beverly, Ivy, and Winter that Kai will soon cast them aside.
E08
Winter of Our Discontent
Kai gains a new ally as he seeks out the betrayers in his cult... and asks Winter to become the mother of the messiah.
E09
Drink the Kool-Aid
Kai tests the loyalty of his followers, including the women. Meanwhile, Ally tells Ivy how she overcame her phobias, and plots to take Oz away.
E10
Charles (Manson) in Charge
Kai receives visits from Charles Manson as he begins to question everyone around him.
E11
Great Again
The FBI arrest Kai, but he continues to amass power in prison. Meanwhile, Ally tries to move on with her life but decides to go into politics.
Season 8 10 episodes
E01
The End
The end of the world happens when the bombs drop, and the survivors wonder if surviving is worth it after the Cooperative gives them shelter.
E02
The Morning After
Michael determines which of the survivors are worth taking to Sanctuary, and a familiar body appears from the past to seduce Gallant.
E03
Forbidden Fruit
When a carriage with a box of apples arrive, Wilhelmina decides to throw a Halloween party. Three guests crash the afterparty.
E04
Could It Be ... Satan?
Michael's early life as a teenager, and how he came to find himself at the Hawthorne Academy, is revealed.
E05
Boy Wonder
Cordelia not only challenges Michael to complete the Seven Wonders, but to surpass his predecessors by bringing Misty Day back from Purgatory. Meanwhile, John Henry has suspicions about Michael's background and Miriam has a chat with him.
E06
Return to Murder House
Old spirits rise and are laid to rest as Madison and Behold come to the Murder House seeking answers to Michael's childhood.
E07
Traitor
Cordelia takes steps to punish the traitors among the coven and stop Michael from rising to power as the Antichrist.
E08
Sojourn
Michael questions his father's unholy plan for world annihilation, and is directed on the proper path to recover Miriam.
E09
Fire and Reign
Michael strikes at the school, but Cordelia, Myrtle, and Mallory escape him. Mutt and Jeff step in to guide Michael to his destiny, and recruit Wilhelmina to administer the Outposts.
E10
Apocalypse Then
The surviving witches travel to Outpost 3 to stand in final battle against the Antichrist.
Season 9 9 episodes
E01
Camp Redwood
The notorious Mr. Jingles brutally kills nine camp residents in 1970. Fourteen years later, Jingles escapes the insane asylum where he was confined and returns to the camp to wreck bloody havoc.
E02
Mr. Jingles
Margaret makes contact with one of the killers, and Brooke tells Montana about her tragic backstory. Xavier meets the man who called him earlier, and Trevor takes a shower.
E03
Slashdance
The dark pasts of three of the camp staff are revealed. Ray panics and loses his head, the camp nurse ends up paddled, and Chet gets the point.
E04
True Killers
As the counselors try to escape Camp Redwood, Jingles meets an old friend and Margaret prays to God for strength.
E05
Red Dawn
Brooke fights for her life inside a thriller, Xavier goes after Jingles, Margaret takes Chet on a boat trip, and Don gets ahead.
E06
Episode 100
After Brooke is arrested for multiple murders, the spirits at the camp settle into a life of dull, boring, murderous routine. Margaret makes a killing in macabre real estate, Trevor becomes a kept man, Richard goes to prison, and Jingles makes a new life for himself.
E07
The Lady in White
On their way to Redwood, Rita and Brooke give a man a lift. Jingles meets his mother for the first time since the 1950s, and Richard cuts his way into the musical festival.
E08
Rest in Pieces
Richard arrives at Redwood and finds two allies to help him in his battle against Jingles. Montana and Trevor are reunited, and Brooke and Donna reach their destination.
E09
Final Girl
Jingles' son comes to Redwood looking for closure, and learns the fate of his father and his victims.
Season 10 10 episodes
E01
Cape Fear
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.
E02
Pale
A quick fix for Harry's writer's block has unexpected side effects. Two eccentric locals offer Harry a helping hand.
E03
Thirst
Harry's newfound talent brings an unexpected visitor to town. Alma decides to take matters into her own hands.
E04
Blood Buffet
The dark history of Provincetown and its residents are brought to light.
E05
Gaslight
Harry struggles to keep Alma under control. Doris is pushed past her limits.
E06
Winter Kills
Ursula devises a sinister plan. The Gardners write their final act.
E07
Take Me to Your Leader
A group of college students on a camping trip are swept up in a horrifying and deadly conspiracy decades in the making.
E08
Inside
The President struggles with the morality of a deal he must make.
E09
Blue Moon
An unexpected visitor arrives at the White House and reveals the details of the horrific plan.
E10
The Future Perfect
Mamie takes matters into her own hands. The fate of the future is revealed.
Season 11 10 episodes
E01
Something's Coming
Mysterious deaths and disappearances ramp up in the city. A doctor makes a frightening discovery, and a local reporter becomes tomorrow's headline.
E02
Thank You for Your Service
Without the NYPD's help, Gino is forced to get resourceful. A traumatizing event brings dangerous suspects closer than ever.
E03
Smoke Signals
Without the NYPD's help, Gino is forced to get resourceful; a traumatizing event brings dangerous suspects closer than ever.
E04
Black Out
As darkness consumes the city, evil takes root in the unlikeliest of places.
E05
Bad Fortune
Hannah receives concerning news while Patrick suffers a loss; the city's most dangerous resident reveals his true motives.
E06
The Body
A chilling event from Patrick's past returns to haunt him; Gino and Henry are determined to uncover it at any cost.
E07
The Sentinel
Patrick's search reaches an epic conclusion. The group reshifts their focus, but a different plan is in store for Hannah.
E08
Fire Island
Terrifying events at Fire Island rupture the group and force them to reconsider everything.
E09
Requiem 1981/1987 Part One
As vitality expires, two old friends are led through uniques journeys of retrospection.
E10
Requiem 1981/1987 Part Two
Grief and peril dominate Gino; the discovery of a tragedy becomes a revelation for Adam.
Season 12 9 episodes
E01
Multiply Thy Pain
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.
E02
Rockabye
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.
E03
When the Bough Breaks
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?
E04
Vanishing Twin
With help from Siobhan, a major announcement helps restore Anna's public image. Behind closed doors however, something powerful seems to be taking over.
E05
Preech
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.
E06
Opening Night
A glimpse into Anna's past reveals why she craves motherhood, while Dex's troubling family life is dragged into the spotlight.
E07
Ave Hestia
Entrenched in her grapple for fame and motherhood, Anna may be involved in a cycle much bigger - and older - than she realizes.
E08
Little Gold Man
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.
E09
The Auteur
Her choices have unknowingly led to deadly consequences, but Anna can still have it all - for a price.
Season 13 13 episodes
E01
13
After a near-death experience, Ben provides hospice care for a mysterious client in an eerie penthouse.
E02
1:13 AM
Ben struggles with some unusual hospice duties and learns how the job vacancy actually happened.
E03
Rauhnacht
While hosting a holiday party, Constance deals carefully with two surprise guests, all to keep the special night on course.
E04
Is That All There Is?
As Constance's evening winds down, the holiday guests have dark places to go and people to see.
E05
Date Night
A friend of Ben's girlfriend wants to reconnect, whether he is ready to face the past or not.
E06
The Return of Devil's Night
As an unseen threat closes in, the witches of Miss Robichaux's Academy turn to powers older than the school itself.
E07
The Baddest Witch of Them All
A home invasion like no other, and Cordelia's Coven finds its worst fears confirmed.
E08
Hell No
With an ungodly threat upon them, the witches strike a bargain that will cost someone dearly.
E09
The Devil Is in the Details
Alone and at a loss, Constance risks everything to reinvent her family's fate.
E10
The Prodigal Son
Under threat, the witches learn of an ancient evil that has shaped history's darkest hours.
E11
Madison's Happy Ending
When a charming stranger draws close to the Coven, Madison discovers an unexpected side to him.
E12
Sisters in Arms
Fiona confronts a family secret, while the Coven prepares for a foe worse than any they've faced.
E13
Devil of a Good Time
Cordelia's witches try their hardest to come together as their chances to save the world grow dim.
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