Only A Real Fan Can Match These American Horror Story Characters To Their Season
- by Jessica Rae
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There's no other show out there quite like American Horror Story. Every season we can look forward to a fresh story and a new set of characters, and that's what keeps it so exciting! But it's a long wait between seasons, isn't it? Don't worry, we understand your frustration but we're sure the next one is going to blow us all away.
It takes a real fan to keep up with all the characters in American Horror Story as new ones appear in each season. Sometimes characters do pop up across seasons, such as Billie Dean Howard, Lana Winters, Marcy, and Pepper, which helps tie the seasons together. But to really get to know the characters and their backstories you need to be more than a casual fan of the show.
Today you have a chance to prove that you know AHS better than anyone. What we want you to do is match these characters to their season. Make sure you look closely and remember that the actors (almost) always play different characters. If you can get 100% on this quiz, you can brag about being an AHS anytime so let's see if you have what it takes!
Which season do you remember this character from?
At Briarcliffe, the patients (or inmates rather) didn't have much to look forward to in life. They led a miserable, drab existence punctuated only by barbaric medical treatments, and the rare movie night. Lana Winters and Kit Walker find this out the hard way when they both land up as inmates in this ghastly place. Unfortunately, once you've been committed there are very few ways to leave and one of them is to die. And when that happens, this character is bound to appear. Which season was this character from?
Which season do you remember this character from?
Mena Suvari was a very popular actress in the late 90's and early 2000's. You'll probably remember her from movies like American Pie and American Beauty. But she also had a small part in one season of American Horror Story. She played the role of an aspiring actress, down on her luck, who has the misfortune of running into a deranged doctor. This character was based on a real-life murder mystery case that still remains unsolved. Which season was she in?
Which season do you remember this character from?
The creators of American Horror Story love to weave real-life murders and mysteries into their universe and this character was another example of that. This character had a taste for a certain type of music and he felt that everyone else should listen to it as well. He went so far as to threaten to kill anyone he found not playing this type of music. If it seems too outrageous to believe just remember that it really did happen! Which season do you remember this ax-wielding killer from?
Which season do you remember this character from?
The lesson that this character taught us was that broken men are capable of just about anything. This poor man had a tough time; first his son was kidnapped, then his marriage fell apart, and finally, he found himself looking for solace in all the wrong places. In the midst of all his personal drama he was still trying to do his job as well; as a detective, he was charged with finding a serial killer. Can you remember which season this character starred in?
Which season do you remember this character from?
You'll surely remember this character from the AHS season stuffed with witches, intrigue, voodoo, and magic. She was one of the wards at a special school for girls with extraordinary skills. She had a number of gifts but the most powerful was the ability to read minds. Not only could she hear what others around her were thinking but she could influence them as well. Wouldn't we all love to be able to do that! Which season was this character in?
Which season do you remember this character from?
You can't choose your family, can you? We're sure if this character could have, he would have. He was a special type of doctor and it was clear that he cared for his patients but little did he know that his brother was using his patient's personal information to manipulate them. His family was dysfunctional, to say the least, and he was just trying to make a better life for himself. But in the end, he couldn't escape his evil younger brother.
Which season do you remember this character from?
This glamorous character had quite the backstory. She began her life as an aspiring actress who fell in love with a vampire couple. They turn her into a vampire as well but she catches the eye of a hotel owner who locks the pair away so that he can have this lady all to himself. She ends up marrying him and when he dies she inherits the hotel. Do you remember this character played by Lady Gaga? Which season did she star in?
Which season do you remember this character from?
This character really found himself at the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong girl. He meets a young witch at a party and the two of them hit it off but later that night her friend causes an accident which kills him and his friends. Racked with guilt the young witch and her friend attempt to bring him back to life - Frankenstein-style! Coming back to life stitched together with other people's body parts is just no fun.
Which season do you remember this character from?
The actress who played this small (but powerful) character holds the Guinness World Record as the smallest woman in the world. She appeared in the AHS season full of bizarre characters, murder, and intrigue, and she was also sadly one of the first characters to die. In the story, she was a companion and confidant to Elsa and was often seen comforting her or painting her nails. Can you remember which season featured this character? Any fan should be able to get this one right!
Which season do you remember this character from?
Do you remember her? This poor character never really had a chance in life. Born with microcephaly she was a burden to her family and her sister eventually frames her for murdering a child. She ends up in Briarcliff Manor under the care of Sister Jude and compared to her days with the traveling show, it's hell on Earth. But she still manages to somehow always be cheerful. This character appeared in two different seasons - which of these was one of them?
Which season do you remember this character from?
When we look at the sad story behind this character it's easy to see why he turned out so demented. He was a circus clown who loved to entertain children with wholesome tricks and fun but a few of the other circus folks were jealous of his popularity. In order to get rid of him, they accuse him of molestation. He's thrown out of the circus and is all alone in a hostile world. In which season did this terrifying character first appear?
Which season do you remember this character from?
This was one witch who just couldn't be killed but that was because she was more powerful than most others. Among her many magic talents was the gift of resurgence meaning that she could bring the dead back to life. She has a heavy crush on Stevie Nicks and when she finally gets to meet her idol she is so overcome with emotion that she faints. She was also the witch who helped to heal Kyle - which season was this character (played by Lily Rabe) in?
Which season do you remember this character from?
All this character ever wanted in life was for someone to really love her, but sadly that kind of relationship never happened for her. She ended up marrying her gay best friend from high school and existing in a loveless marriage. When her husband became involved with an up and coming cult leader, she joined in and was soon completely taken with the leader. She fell under his spell in a big way and eventually sacrificed herself for him. Which season do you remember her from?
Which season do you remember this character from?
This character was played by Kathy Bates, one of the main stars of American Horror Story. Bates proved that she was capable of playing the villain many years ago when she rose to prominence after playing a psycho fan in Stephen King's Misery. In AHS, she has played villain roles too, and this is one of them. In this story, she plays the role of an actress hired to play a killer in a TV show reenactment who becomes obsessed with her character.
Which season do you remember this character from?
This character (played by fan favorite Lily Rabe) only appeared in one episode but she was pretty memorable! Perhaps that's because this character is based on a real serial killer. In this story she is the ghost of this killer, returning for a night of fun with the owner of a hotel. She's not the only serial killer at the party, John Wayne Gacy, The Zodiac, and Jeffrey Dahmer are there too but she is the only female. Which season did you spot her in?
Which season do you remember this character from?
Did you feel sorry for this character or did he make you feel just a little bit angry? Well, he certainly wasn't innocent but at the end of the day, everyone makes mistakes right? His fatal error was falling for one of his students and having an affair with her while his wife was pregnant with their child. When she learned about his betrayal she lost the baby. When we first met him he is trying to put his shattered family back together.
Which season do you remember this character from?
In the world of traveling shows, every night is an opportunity to make money. The more people who come to the shows the better, but in the world of American Horror Story there is one night when no-one performs and that's Halloween. And the reason for this bizarre superstition? Well, they believe that any performer who bares to put on a show will summon this two-faced character from the dead, and he never leaves without taking another soul with him...
Which season do you remember this character from?
What do you need to become a powerful cult leader? Well, this character would be able to tell you! His secret is that he is a master at controlling others and he does this by learning their fears and using those to subjugate them. He rules using fear and insecurity as his tools and he's so sincere that people can't help but believe everything he says. He manages to rise to power quickly but it doesn't last. Which season did you see him in?
Which season do you remember this character from?
This character suffered a major setback early in her life when she lost her lower legs in a gruesome attack. She goes to America to start a new life for herself and ends up as the owner of a traveling show. She collects human oddities, those that other people consider too strange for polite society, and gives them a family to belong to. But she longs for more, she desires fame and will do anything to make her dreams come true.
Which season do you remember this character from?
This character never had it easy but it made her strong. She was Elsa's right-hand lady and the woman who wasn't afraid to take charge. As a bearded lady, she knew what it was like to be rejected by others, and she always tried to be tolerant with those around her. She also had a little bit of a drinking problem which caused a serious illness just before she was killed. Which season do you remember this hairy character from?
Which season do you remember this character from?
Adina Porter first appeared in American Horror Story in the very first season in a minor role. In her next appearance she was one of the lead characters and in her third appearance, she had a supporting role. The character that she plays for this season is a tough woman who lost her career and her family after becoming hooked on prescription pain medication. She's a little bit of a wild card and tends to act on her emotions. Can you name the season?
Which season do you remember this character from?
This character (played by Michael Chiklis) had a tough outer shell but inside he was dealing with a lot of rage. The way he treated those around him was a symptom of all this pent-up aggression and it did not make him popular with the other members of the show. He was Ethel's ex-husband and Jimmy's father, and he had a history of abusing and exploiting those around him. Do you remember which season of AHS you saw this strong, overbearing man in?
Which season do you remember this character from?
This feisty character was born with an extraordinary supernatural talent. She could inflict injury on her own body, without feeling any pain, but project the trauma onto somebody else. In her backstory, we see how she did this to a customer at a fast food restaurant by sticking her arm into boiling oil. She was unharmed but he was horrifically burnt. She becomes a ward at a special school for young witches in this season of the show. Which one of these was it?
Which season do you remember this character from?
Although American Horror Story is definitely not a show intended for children, there have been a number of young characters on the show. This polite blond-haired little boy appeared in one of the most recent seasons as the son of two of the lead characters. He was obsessed with horror comics, particularly ones that involved Twisty the Clown, and although his mother, who had a clown phobia, banned him from reading them, he just couldn't resist. Which season do you remember him from?
Which season do you remember this character from?
This character (played by Lily Rabe) found her peaceful life shattered after she and her husband are mugged one night and the trauma caused her to miscarry. Her husband decides that they should move to a remote house in the woods, which he managed to pick up at a great price. It needs a bit of work as she soon discovers, but the peeling paintwork is nothing compared to the evil spirits lurking the surrounding lands. Which season was this character from?
Which season do you remember this character from?
A mother will do just about anything to try and protect her child and this character (played by Kathy Bates) was that type of mother. When she saw her son falling into a life of drugs she follows him to a hotel and confronts his dealer. The two of them get into a fight and she ends up killing the drug pusher. After a mysterious lady saves her sons life she decides to stay on at the hotel as the front desk manager. Which season do you know her from?
Which season do you remember this character from?
Angela Bassett first joined American Horror Story to play the role of a powerful voodoo queen and since then she's become one of our favorite players; always ready to take on the role of a strong woman. In this season, she plays the role of a triple-breasted woman who performs in a traveling show. She's confused about her sexuality but not afraid to flaunt it and she loves wearing revealing clothes. Do you remember which season this character was in?
Which season do you remember this character from?
This character (played by Mare Winningham) suffered a terrible loss in her life. Her son was kidnapped while out trick or treating and she blamed herself for this, as she let him out of her sight for just a moment. She ends up taking a job as a maid, and falls in love with the serial-killing owner of the hotel, cleaning up after him. She's so infatuated with him that when the police come to finally arrest him, she allows him to kill her.
Which season do you remember this character from?
The Countess had many different lovers, she never seemed to stay with one paramour for very long. When we meet her for the first time this was her current beau. He was a man that she snatched back from death after overdosing in her hotel. She falls in love with his jawline and he moves into her rooms as her lover. But it doesn't take long before someone else catches her eye and this character gets cast aside. Which season do you remember this jilted lover from?
Which season do you remember this character from?
When fans heard that Lena Dunham would be joining the cast of American Horror Story the reactions were mixed. Dunham, the creator, and star of Girls is a polarizing character and many wondered what type of character she would take on. She appeared as a special guest star playing the role of a disturbed woman who attempted to kill Andy Warhol. This character was based on a real person and was a militant feminist, much like Lena herself. Which season was she in?
Which season do you remember this character from?
This character, played by Jessica Lange, was a mean-tempered nun with a shady past, determined to rule over her domain with an iron fist. She had a secret crush on her boss and was willing to do anything to help him succeed. Lange appeared in the first four seasons of American Horror Story but sadly she has now moved on to other projects. It's a pity because it's just not the same without her! Can you tell us which season this is from?
Which season do you remember these characters from?
These girls were born with an extremely rare condition; they are conjoined twins. They share a body, which they each control of a portion of, most of their organs are shared, and they have two heads. Their mother was extremely ashamed of their bizarre appearance and tried to keep them hidden from the world. But they are restless and eventually manage to break away from her. They are taken in by Elsa, who sees their entertainment value. Which season do you remember these characters from?
Which season do you remember this character from?
There are people in this world who seem completely incapable of thinking of others. Their entire world revolves around themselves; their needs and their desires, and this greasy character was definitely one of them. As a TV show creator, he's determined to make his mark in the world and he doesn't care who he has to hurt to make that happen. Thankfully he's not around for too long! Do you remember this character played by Cheyenne Jackson? In which season did he play this loathsome guy?
Which season do you remember this character from?
This character thought that she had met her dream match but after the two of them had a child together the dynamic of their relationship changed. Her partner had given birth to their child and spent more time with the baby, which made her feel jealous and alone. When she meets another woman with similar beliefs to hers, it's not long before she starts plotting against her wife. This character was played by Alison Phil in her first appearance on American Horror Story.
Which season do you remember this character from?
Let's see if you remember this character! He was the wealthy nobleman who decided to build a house in North Carolina but chose the wrong piece of land for his project. What he failed to take into consideration were the evil forces and entities that haunted the land. They don't like the fact that he is invading their territory and they deal with him swiftly. Can you name this historical character played by Evan Peters? Which season do you remember him from?