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American Horror Story Season 1 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Ended: Wednesday, December 21, 2011

When does American Horror Story Season 1 come out?

American Horror Story Season 1 premiered Wednesday, October 5, 2011 on FX and ended Wednesday, December 21, 2011. The season has 12 episodes.

When the Harmon family relocates to a stately mansion in Los Angeles, disturbing secrets start enveloping each of their lives. As they slowly learn about the mysterious and deadly history of their new house, psychiatrist Ben, Vivien and their teenage daughter Violet find themselves surrounded by all manner of menacing spirits, living and dead.

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American Horror Story Season 1 release schedule

American Horror Story Season 1 episode release dates
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1. Pilot

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.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

2. Home Invasion

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

Wednesday · 15 years ago

3. Murder House

Vivien learns the horrific truth about the house's first residents and Ben's visitor causes him to further unravel about what really happened in the haunted house. Constance and Moira have their history revealed.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

4. Halloween (1)

The line between the living and the dead blurs on Halloween. Two of the house's previous residents give the Harmons decorating advice.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

5. Halloween (2)

Tate comes face to face with his past, and Ben and Vivien are haunted by a new houseguest before Halloween night comes to an end.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

6. Piggy, Piggy

Constance enlists Violet's assistance with Tate. Ben helps a new patient confront his fears.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

7. Open House

Moira persuades a buyer to make an offer while Constance and Larry work against her efforts.

Wednesday · 14 years ago

8. Rubber Man

The man in the rubber suit is revealed.

Wednesday · 14 years ago

9. Spooky Little Girl

One of history's most famous murder victims pays the house a visit. Constance discovers more of Tate's bad behavior.

Wednesday · 14 years ago

10. Smoldering Children

Violet learns about the rules of the house. The truth about Larry's condition is explained. Constance is interrogated by the police.

Wednesday · 14 years ago

11. Birth

Vivien gives birth. Tate and Violet attempt to rid the house of some of its ghosts for good.

Wednesday · 14 years ago

12. Afterbirth Finale

In the aftermath of family tragedy, Ben tries to take his child out of the Murder House. Meanwhile, Violet and Vivien accustom themselves to their new living arrangements, Constance raises Tate's child as her own and a new family buys the house.

Wednesday · 14 years ago

American Horror Story Season 1 guest stars

  • Teddy Sears

    Teddy Sears

    Patrick

  • Lily Rabe

    Lily Rabe

    Nora Montgomery

  • Mena Suvari

    Mena Suvari

    Elizabeth Short

  • Jamie Brewer

    Jamie Brewer

    Adelaide Langdon

  • Morris Chestnut

    Morris Chestnut

    Luke

  • Matt Ross

    Matt Ross

    Charles Montgomery

  • Frances Conroy

    Frances Conroy

    Moira O'Hara

  • Sarah Paulson

    Sarah Paulson

    Billie Dean Howard

  • Joshua Malina

    Joshua Malina

    Dr. Curran

  • Adina Porter

    Adina Porter

    Sally Freeman

  • Jamie Harris

    Jamie Harris

    Franklin

  • Rebecca Wisocky

    Rebecca Wisocky

    Lorraine Harvey

  • Christian Serratos

    Christian Serratos

    Becca

  • April Grace

    April Grace

    Nurse Naima

  • Derek Richardson

    Derek Richardson

    Constance's Lawyer

  • Shelby Young

    Shelby Young

    Leah

American Horror Story Season 1 FAQ

When does American Horror Story Season 1 come out?

American Horror Story Season 1 premiered Wednesday, October 5, 2011 on FX.

How many episodes are in American Horror Story Season 1?

American Horror Story Season 1 has 12 episodes.

Are new episodes of American Horror Story Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the American Horror Story Season 1 finale?

The American Horror Story Season 1 finale (Episode 12) aired Wednesday, December 21, 2011.

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