The BEST episodes of American Horror Story season 8

Every episode of American Horror Story season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Horror Story season 8!

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
Return to Murder House
star
8.10
1779 votes

#1 - Return to Murder House

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/17/2018

Behold and Madison are sent on a mission to Murder House to uncover the truth about Michael Langdon’s past. Although revelations about their next Supreme paint a bleak picture—there may be room to set some things right.

Directors: Sarah Paulson
Writer: Crystal Liu
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Could It Be... Satan?
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7.97
1894 votes

#2 - Could It Be... Satan?

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/2018

Three years before the bombs drop, Outpost Three houses the Hawthorne School for Exceptional Young Men. Its inhabitants, warlocks living in the shadow of Cordelia Goode's coven, place their hopes on a new, troubled apprentice—Michael Langdon.

Directors: Sheree Folkson
Writer: Tim Minear
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Apocalypse Then
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7.81
1613 votes

#3 - Apocalypse Then

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/14/2018

The witches prepare for a final epic battle with Michael Langdon. An old face returns to help with the plan.

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Boy Wonder
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7.80
1806 votes

#4 - Boy Wonder

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/10/2018

Beset by visions of a terrifying future, Cordelia lets Michael attempt the Seven Wonders. A wealthy new student joins the coven. John Henry's suspicions are short lived. Michael's test brings back a familiar face along with a chorus of warnings.

Writer: John J. Gray
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Traitor
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7.79
1684 votes

#5 - Traitor

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/24/2018

The witches recruit a clairvoyant friend to expose deceivers in their midst. Cordelia looks to make a deal with another sort of devil. A test of Mallory's powers reveal more about the Supreme-elect. Covens unite to send Michael a fiery message.

Directors: Jennifer Lynch
Writer: Adam Penn
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Forbidden Fruit
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7.67
1912 votes

#6 - Forbidden Fruit

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/26/2018

As Ms. Mead grapples with her identity, Michael reveals more of his. Coco’s ex rears his ugly head. When a carriage with a box of apples arrive, Venable crafts a plan to give the residents of Outpost 3 one magical night. Three guests crash the afterparty.

Directors: Loni Peristere
Writer: Manny Coto
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The End
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7.59
2296 votes

#7 - The End

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/2018

In the wake of the nuclear apocalypse, a select group survives in a sealed bunker dubbed Outpost Three ruled by a tyrannical matriarch. As tensions rise, the occupants question whether the real hell is outside—or locked in with them.

Directors: Bradley Buecker
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Fire and Reign
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7.52
1559 votes

#8 - Fire and Reign

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/7/2018

Lamenting the state of society, Mutt and Jeff set their sights on a 'brighter' future. An emboldened Michael plummets the Coven into their darkest hour, forcing them to gamble their hopes on the abilities of one witch.

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The Morning After
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7.47
1974 votes

#9 - The Morning After

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/2018

A new occupant arrives at the Outpost with alarming news, causing a domino effect of lust, betrayal, and self-destruction. Langdon meets the survivors for an inquisition. Strange signs herald something coming. Lovers unite, and loved ones turn on one another. Blood reveals mysterious truths.

Directors: Jennifer Lynch
Writer: James Wong
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Sojourn
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7.41
1639 votes

#10 - Sojourn

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/31/2018

After the death of his most trusted advisors, Michael goes on a vision quest to find his place in the world. A group of followers devoted to his unholy father point him toward his destiny.

Directors: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Josh Green
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