American Horror Story
Pilot
Season 1, Episode 1 · Aired 2011-10-05
Synopsis
Therapist Ben Harmon, his wife, Vivien, and their daughter, Violet, move across the country to Los Angeles to escape their troubled past.
In the series
This episode is part of American Horror Story (2011–present) on FX.
Murphy’s annual scare roulette — ensemble reincarnation as brand.
Key cast
- Sarah Paulson as Various
- Evan Peters as Various
- Jessica Lange as Various (early)
- Kathy Bates as Various
- Angela Bassett as Various
- Lady Gaga as The Countess (Hotel)