S05E01American Horror Story · Season 5
American Horror Story season 5 episode 1: Checking In
Aired 7 October 201564 minRated TV-MA
Where to watch American Horror Story Season 5 in Australia
American Horror Story season 5 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 “Checking In”
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.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season premiere of season 5.
- It runs about 64 minutes.
- Directed by Ryan Murphy, written by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.
- TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 (73 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
- Ryan Murphy
- Writers
- Ryan MurphyBrad Falchuk
- Guest stars
- Max Greenfield as GabrielMare Winningham as Hazel EversAnthony Ruivivar as Richard Ramirez / Miguel RamosJessica Belkin as Vampire GirlChristine Estabrook as MarcyRichard T. Jones as Det. Andy HahnShree Crooks as Scarlett LoweHelena Mattsson as Agnetha
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.