American Horror Story: Season 5

2015 · 12 episodes · ★ 7.2

Hotel

What Season 5 of American Horror Story

Season 5 is set in the present day at the Hotel Cortez, a place full of murders, maniacs and ghosts. Detective John Lowe, a family man, investigates a string of horrifying crimes in Los Angeles. A mysterious clue leads him to the hotel, where he uncovers details about its sadistic first owner. The main conflicts revolve around the revenge plans of Ramona and Donovan and the intentions of the Countess. Alex tries to diagnose Holden's strange ailment, and Will Drake brings haute couture to the Cortez. Liz and Iris round out the cast living in the hotel.

12episodes

Oct 7, 2015aired

Jan 13, 2016Latest episode

10.5 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 Checking In
Oct 7, 2015 · 64 min · ★ 7.1
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.
Directing: Ryan Murphy · Writing: Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk · Starring: Max Greenfield, Mare Winningham, Anthony Ruivivar, Jessica Belkin
5x02 Chutes and Ladders
Oct 14, 2015 · 72 min · ★ 7.1
Fashion mogul Will Drake brings couture to the Hotel Cortez. A model catches The Countess's eye. John learns about the hotel's sadistic first owner.
Directing: Bradley Buecker · Writing: Tim Minear · Starring: Max Greenfield, Mare Winningham, Jessica Belkin, Finn Wittrock
5x03 Mommy
Oct 21, 2015 · 54 min · ★ 6.9
Alex is pushed to her breaking point after Scarlett stirs up memories of Holden. Donovan is targeted by a dangerous rival of The Countess.
Directing: Bradley Buecker · Writing: James Wong · Cast: Max Greenfield, Mare Winningham, Finn Wittrock, Naomi Campbell
5x04 Devil's Night
Oct 28, 2015 · 50 min · ★ 7.3
John receives an invitation to attend an exclusive Devil's Night Soiree. Alex tries to diagnose Holden's strange condition.
Directing: Ryan Murphy, Loni Peristere · Writing: Jennifer Salt · Cast: Mare Winningham, Anthony Ruivivar, Jessica Belkin, Finn Wittrock
5x05 Room Service
Nov 4, 2015 · 49 min · ★ 7.4
Alex uses an unconventional treatment to save a dying patient. A Halloween-hating couple tests Iris's limits.
Directing: Michael Goi · Writing: Ned Martel · Starring: Darren Criss, Ava Acres, Jessica Belkin, Walker Mintz
5x06 Room 33
Nov 11, 2015 · 53 min · ★ 6.9
Ramona and Donovan enact their plan for revenge. Liz Taylor finds true love. The resident of Room 33 is revealed.
Directing: Loni Peristere · Writing: John J. Gray · Starring: Mare Winningham, Darren Criss, Jessica Belkin, Charles Melton
5x07 Flicker
Nov 18, 2015 · 45 min · ★ 7.1
Will Drake's renovations uncover one of the Hotel's greatest secrets. John undergoes psychiatric evaluation. The Countess learns the fate of her first love.
Directing: Michael Goi · Writing: Crystal Liu · Cast: Mare Winningham, Jessica Belkin, Finn Wittrock, Christine Estabrook
5x08 The Ten Commandments Killer
Dec 2, 2015 · 47 min · ★ 7.3
John closes in on The Ten Commandments Killer. Sally's arrangement with March is revealed.
Directing: Loni Peristere · Writing: Ryan Murphy · Cast: Mare Winningham, Jessica Belkin, Kevin Fry-Bowers, Kevin D'Arcy
5x09 She Wants Revenge
Dec 9, 2015 · 47 min · ★ 7.0
The Countess is reunited with her one true love. Donovan and Ramona take another stab at revenge. A careless decision lands Alex in hot water.
Directing: Michael Uppendahl · Writing: Brad Falchuk · Starring: Mare Winningham, Ava Acres, Finn Wittrock, Thomas Barbusca
5x10 She Gets Revenge
Dec 16, 2015 · 51 min · ★ 7.4
Alex enlists John's help to contain an outbreak. Donovan learns the Countess' true intentions. Liz and Iris plan to leave the hotel for good.
Directing: Bradley Buecker · Writing: James Wong · Cast: Mare Winningham, Ava Acres, Finn Wittrock, Thomas Barbusca
5x11 Battle Royale
Jan 6, 2016 · 48 min · ★ 7.2
Ramona draws vitality from an unlikely source. Sally uses her past to negotiate her future. Scarlett learns the truth of her family's affliction.
Directing: Michael Uppendahl · Writing: Ned Martel · Cast: Gabourey Sidibe, Mare Winningham, Josh Pence, Ava Acres
5x12 Be Our Guest Season Finale
Jan 13, 2016 · 51 min · ★ 7.2
Iris and Liz oversee a new era at the Cortez. John and Alex struggle to adapt to life outside the hotel.
Directing: Bradley Buecker · Writing: John J. Gray · Starring: Mare Winningham, Amir Talai, John Michael Young, Charles Melton