The BEST episodes of American Horror Story season 1
Every episode of American Horror Story season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Horror Story season 1!
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, a haunted hotel, a possessed farmhouse, a cult, the apocalypse and a slasher camp.
#1 - Smoldering Children
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/2011
Violet learns about the rules of the house. The truth about Larry's condition is explained. Constance is interrogated by the police.
#2 - After Birth
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/21/2011
Constance schemes to raise Tate's baby as her own.
#3 - Birth
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/14/2011
Vivien gives birth. Tate and Violet attempt to rid the house of some of its ghosts for good.
#4 - Halloween (1)
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/26/2011
The line between the living and the dead blurs on Halloween. Two of the house's previous residents give the Harmons decorating advice.
#5 - Murder House
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/2011
After putting the house back on the market, Vivien learns about its first residents. Ben's visitor causes him to further unravel. Constance and Moira's history is revealed.
#6 - Spooky Little Girl
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/2011
One of history's most famous murder victims pays the house a visit. Constance discovers more of Tate's bad behavior.
#7 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/2011
A therapist moves his wife and teenage daughter across the country to escape their troubled past. The Harmon family quickly discovers their new home comes with its own kind of baggage.
#8 - Home Invasion
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2011
Vivien and Violet find themselves in a dangerous situation eerily similar to a past event. Ben goes back to Boston to fix a mistake.
#9 - Rubber Man
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/23/2011
The man in the rubber suit is revealed.
#10 - Halloween (2)
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/2011
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.
#11 - Open House
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2011
Moira persuades a prospective buyer to make an offer. Constance and Larry work against her efforts. Vivien and Luke grow closer.
#12 - Piggy Piggy
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2011
Constance enlists Violet's assistance with Tate. Ben helps a new patient confront his fears.