Freak Show
American Horror Story
Overview
In 1952, in the quiet, sleepy hamlet of Jupiter, Florida, a troupe of human "curiosities" has just arrived in town, coinciding with the strange emergence of a dark entity that savagely threatens the lives of townsfolk and freaks alike.
Episodes
1. Monsters Among Us
October 8, 2014
One of the only surviving sideshows in the country struggles to stay in business during the dawning era of television; police make a terrifying discovery at a local farmhouse.
Guest Stars: Naomi Grossman, David Shiflett, John Carroll Lynch
2. Massacres and Matinees
October 15, 2014
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.
Guest Stars: Naomi Grossman, David Shiflett, John Carroll Lynch
3. Edward Mordrake (1)
October 22, 2014
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.
Guest Stars: Lee Hudson, Wes Bentley, Naomi Grossman
4. Edward Mordrake (2)
October 29, 2014
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.
Guest Stars: Wes Bentley, Naomi Grossman, John Carroll Lynch
5. Pink Cupcakes
November 5, 2014
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.
Guest Stars: Gabourey Sidibe, Matt Bomer, John L. Armijo
6. Bullseye
November 12, 2014
Elsa unveils a dangerous new act. Stanley puts pressure on Maggie to murder Jimmy. Paul indulges in a secret romance.
Guest Stars: Naomi Grossman, David Shiflett, Grace Gummer
7. Test of Strength
November 19, 2014
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.
Guest Stars: Naomi Grossman, Celia Weston, Grace Gummer
8. Blood Bath
December 3, 2014
Recent disappearances around camp raise Ethel’s suspicion of Elsa. Gloria makes a last ditch effort to contain Dandy’s bloodlust.
Guest Stars: Naomi Grossman, Chrissy Metz, Gabourey Sidibe
9. Tupperware Party Massacre
December 10, 2014
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.
Guest Stars: Lee Hudson, Naomi Grossman, Chrissy Metz
10. Orphans
December 17, 2014
The death of a Freak sparks troubling behavior in Pepper. Elsa reveals the history of the Freak Show. Desiree grows suspicious of Maggie.
Guest Stars: Lily Rabe, Mare Winningham, Naomi Grossman
11. Magical Thinking
January 7, 2015
Elsa prepares for her move to Hollywood. The Twins grow enamored with a traveling salesman. Dell plots Jimmy’s escape from police custody.
Guest Stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Lee Hudson, Jamie Brewer
12. Show Stoppers
January 14, 2015
Dandy gives the Twins troubling information about Chester. Maggie vows to prove her loyalty to Jimmy. The Freaks enforce their harsh code of justice.
Guest Stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Jamie Brewer, David Shiflett
13. Curtain Call
January 21, 2015
The Freaks rebel against new management. Dandy prepares for his debut performance. Elsa arrives in Tinseltown.
Guest Stars: Wes Bentley, David Shiflett, John Carroll Lynch
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