The BEST episodes of American Horror Story season 6

Every episode of American Horror Story season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Horror Story season 6!

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: 11/22/2025Network: FXStatus: Continuing
Chapter 6
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7.71
3180 votes

#1 - Chapter 6

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2016

"My Roanoke Nightmare" producer Sidney Aaron James invites Matt, Shelby, Lee and the original cast members back to the house during the Blood Moon to shoot a follow-up season titled "Return to Roanoke: Three Days in Hell."

Directors: Angela Bassett
Writer: Ned Martel
Chapter 4
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7.65
3352 votes

#2 - Chapter 4

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2016

Cricket learns the source of the settlers' power. An ancient evil threatens the Miller's lives.

Directors: Marita Grabiak
Writer: John J. Gray
Chapter 7
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7.61
3020 votes

#3 - Chapter 7

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/26/2016

Agnes makes a last-ditch effort to be a part of the show. Shelby discovers the dark motives behind Matt's return to the house. The women's search for help leads them deep into the woods.

Directors: Elodie Keene
Writer: Crystal Liu
Chapter 1
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7.55
4220 votes

#4 - Chapter 1

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2016

After being violently attacked in Los Angeles, Matt and Shelby Miller relocate to a secluded, old house in rural North Carolina and begin experiencing unexplainable, supernatural events.

Directors: Bradley Buecker
Chapter 5
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7.55
3222 votes

#5 - Chapter 5

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2016

The dark origins of the house are brought to light. Shelby and Matt have a terrifying run in with the Polks.

Directors: Nelson Cragg
Writer: Akela Cooper
Chapter 3
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7.54
3490 votes

#6 - Chapter 3

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2016

The search for Flora leads to disturbing secrets in the woods. A strange medium may be the family's last chance to find her.

Directors: Jennifer Lynch
Writer: James Wong
Chapter 2
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7.52
3666 votes

#7 - Chapter 2

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2016

Matt's sister, Lee, brings her young daughter Flora to visit the house. Matt and Shelby discover a root cellar that may contain answers to the mysteries of the house.

Directors: Michael Goi
Writer: Tim Minear
Chapter 8
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7.41
2940 votes

#8 - Chapter 8

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/2/2016

The Polk family holds Lee, Monet and Audrey captive. Shelby and Dominic plan their escape from the house.

Writer: Todd Kubrak
Chapter 9
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7.38
2890 votes

#9 - Chapter 9

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/9/2016

Audrey and Lee hatch a plan to rescue Monet from the Polk compound. A group of hikers explore the woods in search of the infamous Roanoke house.

Writer: Tim Minear
Chapter 10
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7.04
2796 votes

#10 - Chapter 10

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/16/2016

Lee stands trial for murder. Famed Lana Winters steps out of retirement to interview Lee Harris. A team of Spirit Chasers breaks into the house during the blood moon.

Directors: Bradley Buecker