Episode
American Horror Story: Checking In
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- American Horror Story
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2015-10-07
- Runtime
- 64 min
Episode context
Checking In is Episode 1 in Hotel of American Horror Story. It aired on 2015-10-07. The runtime is 64 min.
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Episode 4: Devil's Night
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Episode 5: Room Service
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Episode 6: Room 33
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Episode 7: Flicker
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Episode 8: The Ten Commandments Killer
John closes in on The Ten Commandments Killer. Sally's arrangement with March is revealed.
Episode 9: She Wants Revenge
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.
Episode 10: She Gets Revenge
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.
Episode 11: Battle Royale
Ramona draws vitality from an unlikely source. Sally uses her past to negotiate her future. Scarlett learns the truth of her family's affliction.
Episode 12: Be Our Guest
Iris and Liz oversee a new era at the Cortez. John and Alex struggle to adapt to life outside the hotel.