Episode
American Horror Story: Magical Thinking
Overview
Elsa prepares for her move to Hollywood. The Twins grow enamored with a traveling salesman. Dell plots Jimmy’s escape from police custody.
Details
- Series
- American Horror Story
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 2015-01-07
- Runtime
- 47 min
Episode context
Magical Thinking is Episode 11 in Freak Show of American Horror Story. It aired on 2015-01-07. The runtime is 47 min.
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Episode 10: Orphans
The death of a Freak sparks troubling behavior in Pepper. Elsa reveals the history of the Freak Show. Desiree grows suspicious of Maggie.
Episode 12: Show Stoppers
Dandy gives the Twins troubling information about Chester. Maggie vows to prove her loyalty to Jimmy. The Freaks enforce their harsh code of justice.
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Episode 13: Curtain Call
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Episode 8: Blood Bath
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Episode 6: Bullseye
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Episode 5: Pink Cupcakes
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