Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk launched American Horror Stories on Hulu in July 2021. It's a spin-off of their popular show American Horror Story, which has been on TV for over a decade. Unlike the original show, which focuses on one theme each season, American Horror Stories tells a new story in each episode.
Keep reading this article to know the Top 7 American Horror Stories episodes
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Top 7 American Horror Stories ranked
1) Drive In (season 1, episode 3)
This episode stands out because of its fun concept and strong cast. Horror legend Adrienne Barbeau stars alongside John Carroll Lynch, who plays a horror director behind a movie called Rabbit Rabbit. The film is rumored to be so scary that it drives people insane, causing them to attack each other in the theatre.
Chad, the main character, tries to stop the movie from being shown at a drive-in. The story builds on the old urban legend of a cursed movie, adding a fresh twist with a surprising ending. The episode also comments on how easily streaming can spread danger.
2) BA'AL (season 1, episode 5)
This episode, starring Billie Lourd, feels like a classic anthology show. Lourd plays Liv, a woman struggling to get pregnant. She eventually becomes pregnant after receiving a fertility totem, but soon begins to have visions of a demon called Ba'al.
The episode takes a twist when it becomes a story about gaslighting, and although the twist is a bit silly, Lourd’s strong performance makes it believable. The episode is also creepy because of the idea of seeing something scary on a baby monitor.
3) Bloody Mary (season 2, episode 5)
In this episode, the show explores the famous Bloody Mary urban legend. The twist here is that Bloody Mary is tied to Mami Wata, an African goddess, adding a new layer to the story. The mix of cultures adds a fresh perspective to the well-known horror tale, making it one of the best episodes in season 2.
4) Daphne (season 3, episode 2)
This episode is set during a future pandemic where people are going blind. Reid Scott, the primary character, develops an obsession with Daphne, a smart device voiced by Gwyneth Paltrow. At first, Daphne seems helpful, but soon, she becomes possessive and dangerous. The episode explores our dependence on technology, with a twist ending that leaves things open to interpretation.
5) Organ (season 3, episode 4)
This episode of American Horror Stories blends the urban legend of organ theft with the theme of toxic masculinity. Raul Castillo plays a man on an online date with a mysterious woman, only to wake up later with a missing organ. However, something else has been placed inside him, and no one knows what it is.
The episode features strong performances and a stylish presentation, though the ending feels rushed. Despite that, it’s one of the most entertaining episodes.
6) Aura (season 2, episode 2)
Aura stands out because it focuses on a home security device rather than a person. Jaslyn, the main character, has a traumatic past that ties into the device’s strange behavior. The episode has a slow build of suspense, making it one of the more unique stories in American Horror Stories. The return of actors Gabourey Sidibe and Max Greenfield also adds to the episode’s appeal.
7) Feral (season 1, episode 6)
Feral is one of the most violent episodes in American Horror Stories season one. The story is based on real ideas about wild people living in National Parks across the U.S. It shows a family on a camping trip that goes wrong when their son disappears.
Ten years later, the parents, Jay and Addy, find new clues that suggest their son is still alive. They go back into the woods and discover something shocking. Their son, Jacob, not only survived but has become the leader of a group called Feral Nation. Even though Jacob remembers his parents, he doesn’t protect them.
American Horror Stories offers a mix of horror stories, each with its own twist. While some episodes are stronger than others, the show manages to explore different horror themes and keeps things fresh with its standalone format.
