American Horror Story

2011 • FOX
4.7
1.42K reviews
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Season 4: Freak Show episodes (13)

1 Monsters Among Us
10/20/14
Season-only
One of the only surviving sideshows in the country struggles to stay in business during the dawning era of television. When police make a terrifying discovery at a local farmhouse, the eccentric purveyor of the freak show sees an opportunity that will lead her troupe either to their salvation or ruin.
2 Massacres and Matinees
10/27/14
Season-only
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.
3 Edward Mordrake, Pt. 1
11/3/14
Season-only
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.
4 Edward Mordrake, Pt. 2
11/10/14
Season-only
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.
5 Pink Cupcakes
11/17/14
Season-only
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.
6 Bullseye
11/24/14
Season-only
Elsa unveils a dangerous new act. Stanley puts pressure on Maggie to murder Jimmy. Paul indulges in a secret romance.
7 Test of Strength
12/1/14
Season-only
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.
8 Blood Bath
12/8/14
Season-only
Recent disappearances around camp raise Ethel’s suspicion of Elsa. Gloria makes a last ditch effort to contain Dandy’s bloodlust.
9 Tupperware Party Massacre
12/15/14
Season-only
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.
10 Orphans
12/21/14
Season-only
The death of a Freak sparks troubling behavior in Pepper. Elsa reveals the history of the Freak Show. Desiree grows suspicious of Maggie.
11 Magical Thinking
1/7/15
Season-only
Elsa prepares for her move to Hollywood. The Twins grow enamored with a traveling salesman. Dell plots Jimmy’s escape from police custody.
12 Show Stopper
1/19/15
Season-only
Dandy gives the Twins troubling information about Chester. Maggie vows to prove her loyalty to Jimmy. The Freaks enforce their harsh code of justice.
13 Curtain Call
1/26/15
Season-only
The Freaks rebel against new management. Dandy prepares for his debut performance. Elsa arrives in Tinseltown.

About this show

"American Horror Story" is an anthology horror drama created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. Since 2011, the creators of the limited series have redefined the horror genre with various installments featuring a creepy asylum, a coven of witches, a travelling freak show, a haunted hotel and the apocalypse itself. The television series sprouted a legion of dedicated fans who anticipate what terrors the next chapter will hold. The franchise is produced by Twentieth Century Fox Television.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
1.42K reviews
Adam Snowden
December 30, 2016
Oh man I'm gutted, especially after Hotel. I've really enjoyed all the other series too. You get to know the characters and the actors do an amazing job. Plus, they tell more of a story. But for Roanoke, it's not ticked any boxes for me and I was expecting good things from it. It's really cheesy - is that the point? A p*ss take of Blair Witch etc ? Who knows. Sorry guys.
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Paul Tighe
April 28, 2017
Excellent Series as a Whole. I thought the Seasons 1 and 2 were addictive. Season 3 not as Much. Season 4 The Travelling Circus was Excellent in parts but Waned in Some Episodes. On Season 5 like The Timeless Art Deco looks like its Going to pay Homage to The Shining with Realistic Eeriness and a Very Sinister Underbelly.Lady Gaga a great Addition to the Cast. Im only 1 Episode in but so far so Good.
Gordon Vader's Hurdy Gurdy Gateway
November 5, 2016
I loved season 1 and 2 made it through 3 and 4 came back to it in season 5 and was hoping the latest installment would be a return to form... it's not, it's awful and no where near as clever as it thinks it is. I guess it was supposed to be a statement about society and in this it does succeed... sadly it also makes it hard to watch and not for any of the reasons you want it to be... plus the acting is terrible and the characters are paper thin.
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