The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 4

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.7/10(5314 votes)

   #1 - Orphans

   S4:E1012/17/2014

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

   Director:Bradley Buecker

   Writer:James Wong

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   Director:Bradley Buecker

   Writer:James Wong
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   8.6/10(5131 votes)

   #2 - Edward Mordrake (2)

   S4:E410/29/2014

   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.

   Director:Howard Deutch

   Writer:Jennifer Salt

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   Director:Howard Deutch

   Writer:Jennifer Salt
3. 

   8.1/10(6923 votes)

   #3 - Monsters Among Us

   S4:E110/8/2014

   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.

   Director:Ryan Murphy

   Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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   Director:Ryan Murphy

   Writers:Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
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   8.1/10(4108 votes)

   #4 - Show Stoppers

   S4:E121/14/2015

   Dandy gives the Twins troubling information about Chester. Maggie vows to prove her loyalty to Jimmy. The Freaks enforce their harsh code of justice.

   Director:Loni Peristere

   Writer:Jessica Sharzer

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   Director:Loni Peristere

   Writer:Jessica Sharzer
5. 

   8.0/10(4713 votes)

   #5 - Edward Mordrake (1)

   S4:E310/22/2014

   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.

   Director:Michael Uppendahl

   Writer:James Wong

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   Director:Michael Uppendahl

   Writer:James Wong
6. 

   8.0/10(4576 votes)

   #6 - Curtain Call

   S4:E131/21/2015

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

   Director:Bradley Buecker

   Writer:John J. Gray

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   Director:Bradley Buecker

   Writer:John J. Gray
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7. 

   7.8/10(4848 votes)

   #7 - Massacres and Matinees

   S4:E210/15/2014

   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.

   Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

   Writer:Tim Minear

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   Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

   Writer:Tim Minear
8. 

   7.8/10(4051 votes)

   #8 - Blood Bath

   S4:E812/3/2014

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

   Director:Bradley Buecker

   Writer:Ryan Murphy

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   Director:Bradley Buecker

   Writer:Ryan Murphy
9. 

   7.8/10(3919 votes)

   #9 - Magical Thinking

   S4:E111/7/2015

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

   Director:Michael Goi

   Writer:Jennifer Salt

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   Director:Michael Goi

   Writer:Jennifer Salt
10. 

    7.7/10(4263 votes)

    #10 - Pink Cupcakes

    S4:E511/5/2014

    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.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl

    Writer:Jessica Sharzer

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    Director:Michael Uppendahl

    Writer:Jessica Sharzer
11. 

    7.7/10(3916 votes)

    #11 - Tupperware Party Massacre

    S4:E912/10/2014

    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.

    Director:Loni Peristere

    Writer:Brad Falchuk

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    Director:Loni Peristere

    Writer:Brad Falchuk
12. 

    7.6/10(4057 votes)

    #12 - Test of Strength

    S4:E711/19/2014

    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.

    Director:Anthony Hemingway

    Writer:Crystal Liu

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    Director:Anthony Hemingway

    Writer:Crystal Liu
13. 

    7.4/10(4139 votes)

    #13 - Bullseye

    S4:E611/12/2014

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

    Director:Howard Deutch

    Writer:John J. Gray

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    Director:Howard Deutch

    Writer:John J. Gray