When Will ‘American Horror Stories’ Episode 5 Premiere?

American Horror Stories just gave you a new reason to dread the holidays. Episode 4, “The Naughty List,” follows a group of influencers who get their comeuppance from the most judgmental man on the planet: Santa Claus.

As American Horror Stories drifts further and further away from AHS callbacks, it’s starting to find its own gleefully sinister voice. It’s exactly the sort of over-the-top horror this summer needs. Craving more episodes? Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch American Horror Stories Episode 5.

When Will American Horror Stories Episode 5 Be on Hulu?

Thursdays are your new day for unregulated horror. Episode 5 of American Horror Stories will premiere on Thursday, August 5 on FX on Hulu. That means if you have any version of Hulu, you’re set. But if you don’t have Hulu, you won’t be able to watch.

What Time Will American Horror Stories Episode 5 Be on Hulu?

This is where things get a bit complicated. If we were talking about any old FX original, then the premiere time would be 5 a.m. ET. But since American Horror Stories is an FX on Hulu original, it follows a different set of rules. Episode 5 will premiere on Thursday, August 1 at 12:01 a.m. ET. If the episode doesn’t appear right away, don’t worry. It should appear if you hit refresh.

How Many Episodes Are in American Horror Stories?

This American Horror Story spinoff is shorter than the original in more ways than one. Altogether there will be seven episodes in this new anthology series. We’re four down, three to go. Here’s the schedule for the rest of the season:

• Episode 5, “Ba’al”: Thursday, August 5
• Episode 6, “Feral”: Thursday, August 12
• Episode 7, “Game Over”: Thursday, August 19

Who’s in the Cast of American Horror Stories?

We’ve already seen a ton of new and returning faces. Matt Bomer, Gavin Creel, Sierra McCormick, Kaia Gerber, Paris Jackson, and Aaron Tveit all traveled to Murder House for “Rubber (wo)Man.” Naomi Grossman, John Carroll Lynch, and Madison Bailey showed up for the movie from hell in “Drive In.” And Kevin McHale, Nico Greetham, Dyllón Burnside, and Danny Trejo made Christmas bloody in “The Naughty List.” That leaves AHS alumni Cody Fern, Chad James Buchanan, Charles Melton, and Billie Lourd, who are all expected to return to this universe. Additionally new faces Rhenzy Feliz, Amy Grabow, Ronen Rubinstein, and Dane Diliegro will be starring in their own spooky stories. And you know how the world of American Horror Story goes. Once you’re in, you’re in for life.

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