Episodes
"Monsters Among Us"
I"One of the only surviving sideshows in the country struggles to stay in business during the dawning era of television. When police make a terrifying discovery at a local farmhouse, the eccentric purveyor of the freak show sees an opportunity that will lead her troupe either to their salvation or ruin."
Written by Ryan Murphy & Brad Falchuk; directed by Ryan Murphy.
(October 8, 2014)
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"Massacres and Matinees"
II
"A citywide curfew threatens to shut down the Freak Show. A strongman from Ethel’s troubled past arrives at camp. Gloria arranges a terrifying play date for Dandy. The Tattler Twins reveal a talent that could knock Elsa from the spotlight."
Written by Tim Minear; directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon.
(October 15, 2014)
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"Edward Mordrake (Part 1)"
III
"The Freaks refuse to perform on Halloween due to an old carny superstition. Jimmy is smitten by a woman claiming to be a fortuneteller. Ethel receives life-changing news.'
Written by James Wong; directed by Michael Uppendahl.
(October 22, 2014)
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"Edward Mordrake (Part 2)"
IV
Edward Mordrake continues his search for a Freak to add to his ghostly coterie. Elsa tells the grisly story of her days in Germany. Jimmy and Maggie have a run-in with the Twisted Clown.
Written by Jennifer Salt; directed by Howard Deutch.
(October 29, 2014)
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"Pink Cupcakes"
V
Stanley and Maggie hatch a plan to murder the Freaks. Gloria hides the evidence of Dandy's gruesome new hobby. A health scare reveals Desiree may not be the oddity she once thought.
Written by Jessica Sharzer; directed by Michael Uppendahl.
(November 5, 2014)
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"Bullseye"
VI
Elsa unveils a dangerous new act. Stanley puts pressure on Maggie to murder Jimmy. Paul indulges in a secret romance.
Written by John J. Gray; directed by Howard Deutch.
(November 12, 2014)
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"Test of Strength"
VII
The women of the Freak Show rally against Dell after his latest act of violence. A strange encounter with Dandy raises Jimmy’s suspicion about the clown murders.
Written by Crystal Liu; directed by Anthony Hemingway.
(November 19, 2014)
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"Blood Bath"
VIII
Recent disappearances around camp raise Ethel’s suspicion of Elsa. Gloria makes a last ditch effort to contain Dandy’s bloodlust.
Written by Ryan Murphy; directed by Bradley Buecker.
(December 3, 2014)
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"Tupperware Party Massacre"
IX
In the wake of a tragic loss, Jimmy sinks into a drunken despair. A reading from Maggie spurs Dandy to action. Stanley and Elsa track down the Twins.
Written by Brad Falchuk; directed by Loni Peristere.
(December 10, 2014)
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"Orphans"
X
The death of a Freak sparks troubling behavior in Pepper. Elsa reveals the history of the Freak Show. Desiree grows suspicious of Maggie.
Written by James Wong; directed by Bradley Buecker.
(December 17, 2014)
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"Magical Thinking"
XI
Elsa prepares for her move to Hollywood. The Twins grow enamored with a traveling salesman. Dell plots Jimmy’s escape from police custody.
Written by Jennifer Salt; directed by Michael Goi.
(January 7, 2015)
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"Show Stoppers"
XII
Dandy gives the Twins troubling information about Chester. Maggie vows to prove her loyalty to Jimmy. The Freaks enforce their harsh code of justice.
Written by Jessica Sharzer; directed by Loni Peristere.
(January 14, 2015)
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"Curtain Call"
XIII
The Freaks rebel against new management. Dandy prepares for his debut performance. Elsa arrives in Tinseltown.
Written by John J. Gray; directed by Bradley Buecker.
(January 21, 2015)
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Hopefully it won't be.
