American Horror Story

10 Best Episodes of American Horror Story - Season 1

An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an asylum, a witch coven, a freak show, a hotel, a farmhouse in Roanoke, a cult, the apocalypse and a summer camp.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 12, 2023.

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American Horror Story - S1E1

#12 - Pilot (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 3335 votes.

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#11 - Piggy, Piggy (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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Constance enlists Violet's assistance with Tate. Ben helps a new patient confront his fears.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 2032 votes.

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#10 - Home Invasion (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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

The episode was rated 7.83 from 2540 votes.

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#9 - Open House (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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

The episode was rated 7.84 from 1958 votes.

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#8 - Murder House (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Vivien learns the horrific truth about the house's first residents and Ben's visitor causes him to further unravel about what really happened in the haunted house. Constance and Moira have their history revealed.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 2299 votes.

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#7 - Rubber Man (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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The man in the rubber suit is revealed.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 1893 votes.

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#6 - Halloween (2) (Season 1 - Episode 5)

Tate comes face to face with his past, and Ben and Vivien are haunted by a new houseguest before Halloween night comes to an end.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 2094 votes.

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#5 - Halloween (1) (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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

The episode was rated 7.91 from 2194 votes.

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#4 - Spooky Little Girl (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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

The episode was rated 7.92 from 1897 votes.

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#3 - Afterbirth (Season 1 - Episode 12)

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In the aftermath of family tragedy, Ben tries to take his child out of the Murder House. Meanwhile, Violet and Vivien accustom themselves to their new living arrangements, Constance raises Tate's child as her own and a new family buys the house.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 1796 votes.

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#2 - Smoldering Children (Season 1 - Episode 10)

Violet learns about the rules of the house. The truth about Larry's condition is explained. Constance is interrogated by the police.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 1877 votes.

American Horror Story - S1E11

#1 - Birth (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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Vivien gives birth. Tate and Violet attempt to rid the house of some of its ghosts for good.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 1857 votes.

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