The BEST episodes of American Horror Story season 4

Every episode of American Horror Story season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Horror Story season 4!

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
Orphans
star
7.82
1909 votes

#1 - Orphans

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2014

The death of a Freak sparks troubling behavior in Pepper. Elsa reveals the history of the Freak Show. Desiree grows suspicious of Maggie.

Directors: Bradley Buecker
Writer: James Wong
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Edward Mordrake (2)
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7.81
2186 votes

#2 - Edward Mordrake (2)

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2014

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.

Directors: Howard Deutch
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Monsters Among Us
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7.67
3070 votes

#3 - Monsters Among Us

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/8/2014

One of the only surviving sideshows in the country struggles to stay in business during the dawning era of television. Police make a terrifying discovery at a local farmhouse.

Directors: Ryan Murphy
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Massacres and Matinees
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7.65
2473 votes

#4 - Massacres and Matinees

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/15/2014

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.

Writer: Tim Minear
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Edward Mordrake (1)
star
7.59
2239 votes

#5 - Edward Mordrake (1)

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2014

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.

Writer: James Wong
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Pink Cupcakes
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7.58
2213 votes

#6 - Pink Cupcakes

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2014

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.

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Magical Thinking
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7.51
1626 votes

#7 - Magical Thinking

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/7/2015

Elsa prepares for her move to Hollywood. The Twins grow enamored with a traveling salesman. Dell plots Jimmy’s escape from police custody.

Directors: Michael Goi
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Show Stoppers
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7.47
1594 votes

#8 - Show Stoppers

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/2015

Maggie tries to prove her loyalty to Jimmy. The Twins receive troubling information about Chester.

Directors: Loni Peristere
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Tupperware Party Massacre
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7.46
1909 votes

#9 - Tupperware Party Massacre

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2014

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.

Directors: Loni Peristere
Writer: Brad Falchuk
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Curtain Call
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7.45
1706 votes

#10 - Curtain Call

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/21/2015

The Freaks rebel against new management. Dandy prepares for his debut performance. Elsa arrives in Tinseltown.

Directors: Bradley Buecker
Writer: John J. Gray
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Blood Bath
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7.45
1955 votes

#11 - Blood Bath

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/3/2014

Recent disappearances around camp raise Ethel’s suspicion of Elsa. Gloria makes a last ditch effort to contain Dandy’s bloodlust.

Directors: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Ryan Murphy
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Test of Strength
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7.43
2067 votes

#12 - Test of Strength

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2014

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.

Writer: Crystal Liu
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Bullseye
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7.39
2258 votes

#13 - Bullseye

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2014

Elsa unveils a dangerous new act. Stanley puts pressure on Maggie to murder Jimmy. Paul indulges in a secret romance.

Directors: Howard Deutch
Writer: John J. Gray
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