An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an asylum, a witch coven, a freak show, a hotel, a farmhouse in Roanoke, a cult, the apocalypse and a summer camp.
Bitchcraft (Episode 1) 7.9
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Air date: 2013-10-09
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: A young girl discovers she possesses a strange genetic affliction tracing back to the dark days of Salem; Fiona Goode returns to town.
Boy Parts (Episode 2) 7.4
Writer: Tim Minear
Air date: 2013-10-16
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Fiona helps Zoe and Madison deal with a horrible tragedy; Delphine LaLaurie struggles to adjust to modern life; Cordelia faces a dark decision about her family.
The Replacements (Episode 3) 7.8
Writer: James Wong
Air date: 2013-10-23
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: Fiona takes on an unlikely protégé; a guilt-ridden Zoe tries to give Kyle his old life back; Madison has a fiery exchange with Joan Ramsey.
Fearful Pranks Ensue (Episode 4) 7.7
Writer: Jennifer Salt
Air date: 2013-10-30
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Fiona's choices rattle a decades-long truce between the Salem witches and Marie Laveau; the Council of Witchcraft pays a surprise visit to the academy with disturbing allegations.
Burn, Witch. Burn! (Episode 5) 7.6
Writer: Jessica Sharzer
Air date: 2013-11-06
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Besieged by Marie Laveau's army, Zoe unleashes a new power; Fiona and Myrtle clash over control of the coven; Madame LaLaurie is confronted by old ghosts.
The Axeman Cometh (Episode 6) 7.2
Writer: Douglas Petrie
Air date: 2013-11-13
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Zoe, Queenie and Nan make contact with a dark spirit trapped in the academy; Cordelia's new power brings on a heartbreaking revelation.
The Dead (Episode 7) 6.9
Writer: Brad Falchuk
Air date: 2013-11-20
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: Fiona finds purpose in a dangerous love affair; Queenie questions her place in the Coven; Cordelia makes a decision about her mother.
The Sacred Taking (Episode 8) 7.4
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Air date: 2013-12-04
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Cordelia rallies the girls in the fight to stop Fiona; a dangerous new enemy puts Misty in the cross hairs; the rivalry between Marie Laveau and Delphine comes to a head.
Head (Episode 9) 7.8
Writer: Tim Minear
Air date: 2013-12-11
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Cordelia’s attacker is revealed. Fiona looks to form an alliance with Marie Laveau. Nan learns a disturbing truth about Luke’s past.
The Magical Delights of Stevie Nicks (Episode 10) 7.6
Writer: James Wong
Air date: 2014-01-08
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Fiona attempts to out the new supreme with a visit from Stevie Nicks; Cordelia learns the truth about Hank and the witch hunters; Madison tries to eliminate her competition for the supremacy.
Protect the Coven (Episode 11) 7.6
Writer: Jennifer Salt
Air date: 2014-01-15
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Fiona and Laveau have a deadly face off with The Corporation; Cordelia makes a desperate sacrifice.
Go to Hell (Episode 12) 7.8
Writer: Jessica Sharzer
Air date: 2014-01-22
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Cordelia's latest vision puts the coven's future in question; the girls manifest powerful new gifts; Queenie's search for Marie Laveau leads her to hell and back.