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American Horror Story · Season 1

American Horror Story season 1 episode 3: Murder House

Aired 19 October 201143 minRated TV-MA

7.6TMDB · 106 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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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Murder House”

Vivien learns the horrific truth about the house's first residents and Ben's visitor causes him to further unravel about what really happened in the haunted house. Constance and Moira have their history revealed.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 3 of 12 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 2 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Bradley Buecker, written by Jennifer Salt.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 (106 votes).

American Horror Story trailer

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

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Bradley Buecker
Writer
Jennifer Salt
Guest stars
Lily Rabe as Nora MontgomeryMatt Ross as Charles MontgomeryFrances Conroy as Moira O'HaraAdina Porter as Sally FreemanEve Gordon as Dr. HallEric Close as HugoKate Mara as Hayden McClaineAlexandra Breckenridge as Young Moira

Credits: TMDB.

More from American Horror Story Season 1

  1. E01
  2. E02
  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  9. E09
  10. E10
  11. E11
  12. E12

Every episode of Season 1American Horror Story episode guide

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