American Horror Story: Season 5
American Horror Story is an American anthology horror television series created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, which premiered on October 5, 2011, on FX. Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 12 episodes. The anthology horror drama series centers on different characters, mixing gore and supernatural scares with psychological unease and gruesome violence. The series is a drama, mystery, and sci
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- American Horror Story is an anthology horror television series created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.
- The series premiered on October 5, 2011, on the FX network.
- The show mixes gore and supernatural scares with psychological unease and gruesome violence.
- The program is structured as an anthology drama, mystery, and sci-fi and fantasy series.
Season overview
American Horror Story is an American anthology horror television series created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, which premiered on October 5, 2011, on FX. Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 12 episodes. The anthology horror drama series centers on different characters, mixing gore and supernatural scares with psychological unease and gruesome violence. The series is a drama, mystery, and sci-fi and fantasy production that delivers a lurid and graphic weekly dose of horror.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Checking In
Oct 7, 2015
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.
Chutes and Ladders
Oct 14, 2015
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.
Mommy
Oct 21, 2015
Alex is pushed to her breaking point after Scarlett stirs up memories of Holden. Donovan is targeted by a dangerous rival of The Countess.
Devil's Night
Oct 28, 2015
John receives an invitation to attend an exclusive Devil's Night Soiree. Alex tries to diagnose Holden's strange condition.
Room Service
Nov 4, 2015
Alex uses an unconventional treatment to save a dying patient. A Halloween-hating couple tests Iris's limits.
Room 33
Nov 11, 2015
Ramona and Donovan enact their plan for revenge. Liz Taylor finds true love. The resident of Room 33 is revealed.
Flicker
Nov 18, 2015
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.
The Ten Commandments Killer
Dec 2, 2015
John closes in on The Ten Commandments Killer. Sally's arrangement with March is revealed.
She Wants Revenge
Dec 9, 2015
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.
She Gets Revenge
Dec 16, 2015
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.
Battle Royale
Jan 6, 2016
Ramona draws vitality from an unlikely source. Sally uses her past to negotiate her future. Scarlett learns the truth of her family's affliction.
Be Our Guest
Jan 13, 2016
Iris and Liz oversee a new era at the Cortez. John and Alex struggle to adapt to life outside the hotel.