‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Episode Schedule, Finale Date & How to Watch

American Horror Story is officially back tonight!

The hit FX anthology series returns for Season 13 on Thursday night (September 24), bringing back a huge group of fan-favorite stars and characters from throughout the show’s history.

With an unusual release schedule and multiple episodes airing each week, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about when new episodes arrive, how many episodes there are and when the season finale will air.

How to Watch American Horror Story Season 13

American Horror Story: 13 premieres tonight at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on FX.

The episodes will also be available simultaneously on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for eligible bundle subscribers.

Unlike most seasons of the show, fans won’t have to wait a week between every single episode.

How Many Episodes Are There?

Season 13 will consist of 13 episodes, naturally.

The season kicks off with three episodes on September 24, followed by another three episodes the following week.

After that, two episodes will be released each Thursday until the finale.

American Horror Story Season 13 Episode Release Schedule

Here’s the complete release schedule:

September 24: Episodes 1-3
October 1: Episodes 4-6
October 8: Episodes 7-8
October 15: Episodes 9-10
October 22: Episodes 11-12
October 29: Episode 13 – Season Finale

That means the entire 13-episode season will unfold across just six weeks, wrapping up two days before Halloween.

How to Watch American Horror Story Season 13 for Free

If you don’t have cable, there are several ways to watch American Horror Story: 13 for free with a trial.

Fubo currently offers a free trial for eligible new subscribers and carries FX, so you can use the trial to watch the new episodes live.

YouTube TV is currently offering a five-day free trial for new subscribers. FX is included in its channel lineup, so you can stream the episodes live as they air.

DIRECTV also offers a five-day free trial for eligible new streaming subscribers. Its MyEntertainment package includes FX, along with Hulu and Disney+.

Hulu + Live TV currently offers a three-day free trial to eligible new and returning subscribers and carries FX, allowing you to watch the new episodes live as they air.

Free-trial eligibility and terms vary, and each service will begin charging after the trial period unless you cancel.

When Is the American Horror Story Season 13 Finale?

The Season 13 finale will air on Thursday, October 29.

Despite the significance of Season 13 for the long-running horror anthology, it has not been announced as the final season of American Horror Story.

The new season is instead being positioned as a major crossover event, with familiar faces and characters returning from throughout the show’s history.

The cast includes Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts and many more returning stars.

Check out the full cast for American Horror Story: 13 and find out which fan-favorite characters are returning!

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