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 - 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.
#3 - Afterbirth
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/21/2011
In the aftermath of family tragedy, Ben tries to take his child out of the Murder House. Violet and Vivien accustom themselves to their new living arrangements, Constance raises Tate's child as her own. A new family buys the house.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - Murder House
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/2011
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.
#7 - Rubber Man
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/23/2011
The man in the rubber suit is revealed.
#8 - Home Invasion
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2011
Vivien and Violet get themselves caught in a dangerous situation. Ben goes back to Boston to fix a mistake that he made.
#9 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/2011
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.
#10 - Halloween (2)
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/2011
Tate comes face to face with his past. Ben and Vivien are haunted by a new houseguest before Halloween night comes to an end.
#11 - Open House
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2011
Moira persuades a buyer to make an offer. Constance and Larry work against her efforts.
#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.