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S5·E1 Checking In

Episode
Season 5, Episode 1
Air Date
October 7, 2015
Runtime
64 minutes
Director
Ryan Murphy
Writers
Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
Score
7.1/10 (73 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Main Arc (Crucial)
Mytharc Aired October 7, 2015 64 min ★ 7.1/10 · 73 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.

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Synopsis

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 1 of American Horror Story air?

Season 5, Episode 1 ('Checking In') originally aired on October 7, 2015.

How long is Season 5 Episode 1 ('Checking In')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 64 minutes.

What happens in American Horror Story Season 5 Episode 1?

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....

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