American Horror Story

2011
4.7
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Season 4: Freak Show episodes (13)

1 Monsters Among Us
10/7/14
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
10/15/14
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
10/22/14
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
10/29/14
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
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
11/12/14
Elsa unveils a dangerous new act. Stanley puts pressure on Maggie to murder Jimmy. Paul indulges in a secret romance.
7 Test of Strength
11/19/14
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
12/3/14
Recent disappearances around camp raise Ethel’s suspicion of Elsa. Gloria makes a last ditch effort to contain Dandy’s bloodlust.
9 The Fat Lady Sings
12/10/14
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
12/17/14
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
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
1/14/15
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
1/21/15
The Freaks rebel against new management. Dandy prepares for his debut performance. Elsa arrives in Tinseltown.

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An anthology horror drama series created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.

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4.7
36.3K reviews
Amy Ketron
December 6, 2019
One of the best shows there is. I hope he returns to the original cast soon cause this new casting since roanoke has stunted the once strong shows growth. Its awful since roanoke. Hotel was the last decent piece from Ryan Murphy. And 1984 or Apocalypse didnt do us any favors. They were just fake and flaky. Sorry not sorry but gus kenworthy will never be on par with Evan nor Zach quinto. And Billie lord needs acting lessons. Shes awful. Ruining my show since Cult. Yuck! Tasteless!
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Robert Kimble
October 31, 2016
Episode 1 started out strong, but all I can think in watching the other episodes is that no one, even if they weren't in their right mind would do these things. Ritual murder, torture, ghosts, etc. and none of it is scary.I think season 5 jumped the shark so hard that season 6 isn't able to recover. This is just bad writing.
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Christopher the Great
November 17, 2016
Don't watch season 6, it's freakshow-level nonsense. Characters will lock themselves in rooms several times to keep ghosts out, just think about that. Mild spoilers, but by the finale there are about five fictional television shows presented in the episodes for us to "watch" in order to tell whatever story Ryan Murphy thinks he meant to tell.
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