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American Horror Story Season 5 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Ended: Wednesday, January 13, 2016

When does American Horror Story Season 5 come out?

American Horror Story Season 5 premiered Wednesday, October 7, 2015 on FX and ended Wednesday, January 13, 2016. The season has 12 episodes.

Homicide detective John Lowe traces a series of grisly murders back to the stylish Hotel Cortez in Downtown Los Angeles and its infamous residents.

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American Horror Story Season 5 release schedule

American Horror Story Season 5 episode release dates
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1. Checking In

Detective and family man John Lowe investigates a chain of gruesome murders in Los Angeles. A mysterious tip points him to the enigmatic Hotel Cortez.

Wednesday · 11 years ago

2. Chutes and Ladders

Fashion mogul Will Drake brings couture to the Hotel Cortez. A model catches The Countess's eye. John learns about the hotel's sadistic first owner.

Wednesday · 11 years ago

3. Mommy

Alex is pushed to her breaking point after Scarlett stirs up memories of Holden. Donovan is targeted by a dangerous rival of The Countess.

Wednesday · 11 years ago

4. Devil's Night

John receives an invitation to attend an exclusive Devil's Night Soiree. Alex tries to diagnose Holden's strange condition.

Wednesday · 11 years ago

5. Room Service

Alex uses an unconventional treatment to save a dying patient. A Halloween-hating couple tests Iris's limits.

Wednesday · 11 years ago

6. Room 33

Ramona and Donovan enact their plan for revenge. Liz Taylor finds true love. The resident of Room 33 is revealed.

Wednesday · 11 years ago

7. Flicker

Will Drake's renovations uncover one of the Hotel's greatest secrets. John undergoes psychiatric evaluation. The Countess learns the fate of her first love.

Wednesday · 10 years ago

8. The Ten Commandments Killer

John closes in on The Ten Commandments Killer. Sally's arrangement with March is revealed.

Wednesday · 10 years ago

9. She Wants Revenge

The Countess is reunited with her one true love. Donovan and Ramona take another stab at revenge. A careless decision lands Alex in hot water.

Wednesday · 10 years ago

10. She Gets Revenge

Alex enlists John's help to contain an outbreak. Donovan learns the Countess' true intentions. Liz and Iris plan to leave the hotel for good.

Wednesday · 10 years ago

11. Battle Royale

Ramona draws vitality from an unlikely source. Sally uses her past to negotiate her future. Scarlett learns the truth of her family's affliction.

Wednesday · 10 years ago

12. Be Our Guest Finale

Iris and Liz oversee a new era at the Cortez. John and Alex struggle to adapt to life outside the hotel.

Wednesday · 10 years ago

American Horror Story Season 5 guest stars

  • Gabourey Sidibe

    Gabourey Sidibe

    Queenie

  • Max Greenfield

    Max Greenfield

    Gabriel

  • Mare Winningham

    Mare Winningham

    Hazel Evers

  • Darren Criss

    Darren Criss

    Justin

  • Anthony Ruivivar

    Anthony Ruivivar

    Richard Ramirez / Miguel Ramos

  • Josh Pence

    Josh Pence

    Nick Harley

  • Amir Talai

    Amir Talai

    Mitch

  • John Michael Young

    John Michael Young

    Handsome Man

  • Ava Acres

    Ava Acres

    Madeline

  • Jessica Belkin

    Jessica Belkin

    Vampire Girl

  • Charles Melton

    Charles Melton

    Mr. Wu

  • Walker Mintz

    Walker Mintz

    Son

  • Finn Wittrock

    Finn Wittrock

    Tristan Duffy

  • Naomi Campbell

    Naomi Campbell

    Claudia Bankson

  • Lily Rabe

    Lily Rabe

    Aileen Wuornos

  • Christine Estabrook

    Christine Estabrook

    Marcy

American Horror Story Season 5 FAQ

When does American Horror Story Season 5 come out?

American Horror Story Season 5 premiered Wednesday, October 7, 2015 on FX.

How many episodes are in American Horror Story Season 5?

American Horror Story Season 5 has 12 episodes.

Are new episodes of American Horror Story Season 5 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the American Horror Story Season 5 finale?

The American Horror Story Season 5 finale (Episode 12) aired Wednesday, January 13, 2016.

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