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American Horror Story season 1 episode 1: Pilot

Aired 5 October 201152 minRated TV-MA

7.8TMDB · 232 votesMark watched

Where to watch American Horror Story Season 1 in Australia

American Horror Story season 1 is streaming in Australia on Binge (subscription), Foxtel Now (subscription) and Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $19.99 and Fetch TV from $19.99.

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What happens in “Pilot”

A therapist and his family move across the country to escape their troubled past but quickly discover that their new home comes with its own horrific baggage.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

It is the season premiere of season 1.
It runs about 52 minutes.
Directed by Ryan Murphy, written by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.
TMDB users rate it 7.8 out of 10 (232 votes).

American Horror Story trailer

The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).

Cast and crew of this episode

Director: Ryan Murphy
Writers: Ryan MurphyBrad Falchuk
Guest stars: Jamie Brewer as Adelaide LangdonFrances Conroy as Moira O'HaraChristian Serratos as Becca Shelby Young as LeahBianca Lawson as AbbyAndy Umberger as Dr. DayAlexandra Breckenridge as Young MoiraAnthony Ruivivar as Richard Ramirez / Miguel Ramos

Credits: TMDB.

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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.