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The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 3

Every episode of American Horror Story Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 3!

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An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an asylum, a witch coven, a freak show, a hotel, a farmhouse in Roanoke, a cult, the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Horror Story Season 3 Episode 1 - Bitchcraft
    8.3/10(7417 votes)

    S3:E1

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

    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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  2. American Horror Story Season 3 Episode 9 - Head
    8.3/10(5171 votes)

    S3:E9

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

    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  3. American Horror Story Season 3 Episode 4 - Fearful Pranks Ensue
    8.2/10(5212 votes)

    S3:E4

    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.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Jennifer Salt

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  4. American Horror Story Season 3 Episode 5 - Burn, Witch. Burn!
    8.2/10(5206 votes)

    S3:E5

    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.

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writer:Jessica Sharzer

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  5. American Horror Story Season 3 Episode 3 - The Replacements
    8.1/10(5404 votes)

    S3:E3

    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.

    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
    Writer:James Wong

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  6. American Horror Story Season 3 Episode 12 - Go to Hell
    8.1/10(4778 votes)

    S3:E12

    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.

    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Jessica Sharzer

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  7. American Horror Story Season 3 Episode 2 - Boy Parts
    7.9/10(5566 votes)

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Michael Rymer
    Writer:Tim Minear

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  8. American Horror Story Season 3 Episode 6 - The Axeman Cometh
    7.8/10(4925 votes)

    S3:E6

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

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Doug Petrie

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  9. American Horror Story Season 3 Episode 7 - The Dead
    7.8/10(4841 votes)

    S3:E7

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

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:Brad Falchuk

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  10. American Horror Story Season 3 Episode 8 - The Sacred Taking
    7.8/10(4734 votes)

    S3:E8

    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.

    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  11. American Horror Story Season 3 Episode 10 - The Magical Delights of Stevie Nicks
    7.7/10(4909 votes)

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, James Wong

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  12. American Horror Story Season 3 Episode 11 - Protect the Coven
    7.7/10(4696 votes)

    S3:E11

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

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writers:Jennifer Salt, Ryan Murphy

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  13. American Horror Story Season 3 Episode 13 - The Seven Wonders
    7.7/10(5608 votes)

    S3:E13

    A new Supreme rises.

    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
    Writer:Doug Petrie

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Bitchcraft" is the best rated episode of "American Horror Story" season 3. It scored 8.3/10 based on 7417 votes. Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon and written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, it aired on 10/9/2013. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Head".