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The Best Episodes of American Horror Stories Season 1

Every episode of American Horror Stories Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Horror Stories Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Horror Stories Season 1 Episode 5 - BA'AL
    7.1/10(4102 votes)

    S1:E5

    A wife does the unthinkable for a chance at a successful pregnancy.

    Director:Sanaa Hamri
    Writers:Manny Coto, Ali Adler

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  2. American Horror Stories Season 1 Episode 1 - Rubber(wo)Man (1)
    6.4/10(4947 votes)

    S1:E1

    A teenager and her Dads move into a forsaken home with a grim past. As the family makes renovations, a darkness takes root within them.

    Director:Loni Peristere
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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  3. American Horror Stories Season 1 Episode 6 - Feral
    6.3/10(3369 votes)

    S1:E6

    A family goes on a camping trip unaware of what is lurking in the woods.

    Director:Manny Coto
    Writer:Manny Coto

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  4. American Horror Stories Season 1 Episode 2 - Rubber(wo)Man (2)
    5.8/10(4411 votes)

    S1:E2

    Scarlett enters a twisted new romance while Michael and Troy confront their rocky relationship.

    Director:Loni Peristere
    Writer:Brad Falchuk

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  5. American Horror Stories Season 1 Episode 3 - Drive In
    5.8/10(4447 votes)

    S1:E3

    A screening of a forbidden film has disastrous consequences.

    Director:Eduardo Sánchez
    Writer:Manny Coto

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  6. American Horror Stories Season 1 Episode 4 - The Naughty List
    4.9/10(4145 votes)

    S1:E4

    A group of influencers face a reckoning after posting a problematic video online.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:Manny Coto

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  7. American Horror Stories Season 1 Episode 7 - Game Over
    4.8/10(3163 votes)

    S1:E7

    A couple dares to spend a night in one of the most infamous haunted houses.

    Director:Liz Friedlander
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"BA'AL" is the best rated episode of "American Horror Stories" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 4102 votes. Directed by Sanaa Hamri and written by Manny Coto, Ali Adler, it aired on 8/5/2021. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Rubber(wo)Man (1)".