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The Best Episodes Written By Ryan Murphy

Every TV Episode Written by Ryan Murphy Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 13 Episode 11 - Madison's Happy Ending
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S13:E11

    When a charming stranger draws close to the Coven, Madison discovers an unexpected side to him.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  2. undefined Season 13 Episode 9 - The Devil Is in the Details
    9.1/10(6 votes)

    S13:E9

    Alone and at a loss, Constance risks everything to reinvent her family's fate.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  3. undefined Season 10 Episode 1 - Cape Fear
    8.3/10(56 votes)

    S10:E1

    A struggling writer, his pregnant wife, and their daughter move to an isolated beach town for the winter. Once they're settled in, the town's true residents begin to make themselves known.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  4. undefined Season 10 Episode 2 - Pale
    8.3/10(38 votes)

    S10:E2

    A quick fix for Harry's writer's block has unexpected side effects. Two eccentric locals offer Harry a helping hand.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  5. undefined Season 13 Episode 1 - 13
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    S13:E1

    After a near-death experience, Ben provides hospice care for a mysterious client in an eerie penthouse.

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    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode One
    7.8/10(349 votes)

    S1:E1

    After throwing his neighbor off the stench coming from his apartment, Jeff heads to a local bar, where a stranger takes him up on a tempting offer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Go to Hell
    7.8/10(59 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:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Please Don't Go
    7.8/10(120 votes)

    S1:E2

    A young Jeff contends with troubles at home and school. Years later, his strange behavior evolves into murderous deeds that slip past the police.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(232 votes)

    S1:E1

    A therapist and his family move across the country to escape their troubled past but quickly discover that their new home comes with its own horrific baggage.

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    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Bitchcraft
    7.8/10(86 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.

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    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  11. undefined Season 9 Episode 1 - Camp Redwood
    7.8/10(56 votes)

    S9:E1

    In the summer of 1984, five friends escape Los Angeles to work as counselors at Camp Redwood. As they adjust to their new jobs, they quickly learn that the only thing scarier than campfire tales is the past coming to haunt you.

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    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Doin' a Dahmer
    7.7/10(80 votes)

    S1:E3

    Left to live alone after his parents' turbulent divorce, high school senior Jeff breaks routine when he invites a hitchhiker into his home.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  13. undefined Season 10 Episode 4 - Blood Buffet
    7.7/10(30 votes)

    S10:E4

    The dark history of Provincetown and its residents are brought to light.

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    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  14. undefined Season 10 Episode 3 - Thirst
    7.7/10(31 votes)

    S10:E3

    Harry's newfound talent brings an unexpected visitor to town. Alma decides to take matters into her own hands.

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    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Seven Minutes in Hell
    7.7/10(17 votes)

    S1:E6

    In an attempt to protect herself from the killer, Chanel makes a surprising decision, which leaves Zayday in a position of power. To stay close to each other, the girls of Kappa Kappa Tau host a slumber party, but when a shocking discovery is made, not everyone will survive the night.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Home Invasion
    7.7/10(126 votes)

    S1:E2

    Vivien and Violet get themselves caught in a dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Ben goes back to Boston to fix a mistake that he made.

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    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Good Boy Box
    7.7/10(67 votes)

    S1:E4

    From high school to the Army, Jeff struggles to find stability. While living in his grandmother's house, Jeff begins targeting young men at gay bars.

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    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - The Magical Delights of Stevie Nicks
    7.6/10(61 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.

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    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Dorkus
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    S1:E12

    Shocking confessions are made as the Red Devil is finally unmasked and the killer revealed.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Protect the Coven
    7.5/10(60 votes)

    S3:E11

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Final Girl(s)
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    S1:E13

    Shocking confessions are made as the Red Devil is finally unmasked and the killer revealed.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Rubber Man
    7.5/10(93 votes)

    S1:E8

    The man in the rubber suit is revealed.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  23. undefined Season 9 Episode 6 - Episode 100
    7.4/10(39 votes)

    S9:E6

    With the horrors of the night behind them the survivors deal with the fallout of their choices.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Let Go
    7.4/10(25 votes)

    S1:E2

    A night at an amusement park takes a deadly turn when a roller coaster malfunction leaves lives hanging in the balance. Abby reaches out to Buck; Athena and Hen respond to an unusual home invasion.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Ghost Stories
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    S1:E9

    Denise does little to calm the Kappas' fears when she spins a terrifying ghost story. Meanwhile, Hester's shocking announcement pushes Chanel to the edge, and a familiar face returns to campus as the Red Devil claims another victim.

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    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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Ryan Murphy Ratings Summary

"Madison's Happy Ending" is the best rated episode written by Ryan Murphy. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/22/2026 and is rated 0.9 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Devil Is in the Details".