| "Murder House" | |
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| American Horror Story episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 3 |
| Directed by | Bradley Buecker |
| Written by | Jennifer Salt |
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| Production code | 1ATS02 |
| Original air date | October 19, 2011 |
| Running time | 42 minutes |
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"Murder House" is the third episode of the first season of the television series American Horror Story, which premiered on the network FX on October 19, 2011. The episode was written by Jennifer Salt and directed by Bradley Buecker. The episode is rated TV-MA (LSV).
In the episode, Ben (Dylan McDermott) is paid a visit by an upset Hayden (Kate Mara), who demands he tell his wife the truth. Vivien (Connie Britton) learns about the house's former residents: a crazed surgeon, Charles Montgomery (Matt Ross), and wife, Nora (Lily Rabe), who provided illegal abortions in their basement, until their bitter marriage mysteriously ended.[1] Kate Mara guest stars as Hayden McClaine.