The BEST episodes of American Horror Story season 3

Every episode of American Horror Story season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Horror Story season 3!

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.

Last Updated: 12/13/2024Network: FXStatus: Continuing
Burn, Witch. Burn!
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8.03
3255 votes

#1 - Burn, Witch. Burn!

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/6/2013

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.

Directors: Jeremy Podeswa
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Fearful Pranks Ensue
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7.95
3239 votes

#2 - Fearful Pranks Ensue

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/30/2013

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.

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Bitchcraft
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7.93
3996 votes

#3 - Bitchcraft

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2013

A young girl discovers she possesses a strange genetic affliction tracing back to the dark days of Salem. Fiona Goode returns to town.

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Head
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7.88
2971 votes

#4 - Head

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/11/2013

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

Directors: Howard Deutch
Writer: Tim Minear
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The Seven Wonders
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7.83
2965 votes

#5 - The Seven Wonders

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/29/2014

A new Supreme rises.

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The Sacred Taking
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7.82
3129 votes

#6 - The Sacred Taking

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/4/2013

Cordelia rallies the girls in the fight to stop Fiona. A dangerous new enemy puts Misty in the cross hairs. The rivalry between Marie Laveau and Delphine comes to a head.

Writer: Ryan Murphy
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Boy Parts
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7.80
3425 votes

#7 - Boy Parts

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/16/2013

Fiona helps Zoe and Madison deal with a horrible tragedy. Delphine LaLaurie struggles to adjust to modern life. Cordelia faces a dark decision about her family.

Directors: Michael Rymer
Writer: Tim Minear
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The Replacements
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7.78
3407 votes

#8 - The Replacements

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/2013

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.

Writer: James Wong
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Go to Hell
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7.76
3008 votes

#9 - Go to Hell

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/22/2014

Cordelia's latest vision puts the coven's future in question. The girls manifest powerful new gifts. Queenie's search for Marie Laveau leads her to hell and back.

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The Axeman Cometh
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7.72
2907 votes

#10 - The Axeman Cometh

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/13/2013

Zoe, Queenie and Nan make contact with a dark spirit trapped in the academy. Cordelia's new power brings on a heartbreaking revelation.

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The Magical Delights of Stevie Nicks
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7.66
3160 votes

#11 - The Magical Delights of Stevie Nicks

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/8/2014

Fiona attempts to out the new supreme with a visit from Stevie Nick.; Cordelia learns the truth about Hank and the witch hunters. Madison tries to eliminate her competition for the supremacy.

Writer: James Wong
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The Dead
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7.65
3073 votes

#12 - The Dead

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2013

Fiona finds purpose in a dangerous love affair. Queenie questions her place in the Coven. Cordelia makes a decision about her mother.

Directors: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Brad Falchuk
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Protect the Coven
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7.52
2773 votes

#13 - Protect the Coven

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/2014

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

Directors: Bradley Buecker
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