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American Horror Story · Season 12

American Horror Story season 12 episode 3: When the Bough Breaks

Aired 4 October 202340 minRated TV-MA

6.2TMDB · 22 votesMark watched

Where to watch American Horror Story Season 12 in Australia

American Horror Story season 12 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 “When the Bough Breaks”

As Anna and Dex settle into their Hamptons sanctuary, the comfort begins to fade. Her circle of trust is slowly shrinking, and doubt creeps into Anna’s head - could the evil be right under her nose?

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 3 of 9 of season 12, so watch episodes 1 to 2 first.
  • It runs about 40 minutes.
  • Directed by Jennifer Lynch, written by Halley Feiffer.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 (22 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
Jennifer Lynch
Writer
Halley Feiffer
Guest stars
Sarah Elizabeth Hewitt as Drugstore Employee

Credits: TMDB.

More from American Horror Story Season 12

  1. E01
  2. E02
  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  9. E09

Every episode of Season 12American 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.