‘American Horror Story’ season 13 premiere: How to watch 3 episodes free today

If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.The wait is finally over for “American Horror Story” fans. Season 13 premieres tonight bringing together some of the franchise’s most beloved characters and actors for what creator Ryan Murphy has described as a massive celebration of the anthology’s legacy. Think of season 13 as a greatest hits installment that features returning favorites from across multiple eras of the series along with one of the most ambitious crossover stories in the franchise’s history.When does ‘American Horror Story’ season 13 premiere?The three-episode season premiere airs Thursday, Sept. 24, at 9 p.m. Eastern on FX. New episodes will also be available simultaneously on Fubo (free trial), DIRECTV (free trial), and Disney+ and Hulu, giving viewers the option of watching live or streaming on demand. Following season 13’s triple-episode event, three more episodes arrive Oct. 1, followed by two episodes weekly until the season finale on Oct. 29.How can you watch the season 13 premiere for free?There are multiple options for watching FX programming for free or at a discounted rate without a traditional cable subscription.Fubo carries FX and offers a free trial (variable length) for new subscribers. After the trial, plans start at a discounted rate of $63.99 for the first month before renewing at $88.99 per month. Fubo also includes cloud DVR features and live access to entertainment, sports, and news networks.Watch free on Fubo Get Fubo's free trial and up to $30 off your first month of service.Get free FuboDIRECTV also includes “American Horror Story” on FX and offers a free trial (5 days). The service’s MyEntertainment package starts at $42.99 monthly after the free trial and includes over 60 entertainment-focused channels including FX, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max.Watch free on DIRECTVGet a 5-day free trial of DIRECTV to watch for free today.Get free DIRECTVHulu + Live TV also carries FX and currently offers a 3-day free trial promo for new subscribers. A Hulu+ Live TV subscription starts at $99.99 a month (with ads). In addition to live channels, subscribers receive access to Hulu’s on-demand catalog as well as Disney+ and ESPN+.Hulu + Live TVTry Hulu + Live TV for free for 3 days to watch the "AHS" season 13 premiere.Get Hulu+ Live TVWatch on demand for a discountDisney+ and Hulu Bundle lets “American Horror Story” fans stream the show for a 50% discount over purchasing Hulu and Disney+ subscriptions separately. The Disney+ and Hulu bundle starts at $11.99 per month with ads. AAlthough the bundle does not offer a live FX feed, it provides one of the most affordable ways for fans to stream new episodes on demand while also gaining access to the Disney+ library, including Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic, and other Disney-owned programming.What is ‘American Horror Story’ season 13 about?Expect season 13 to feature a crossover that pulls together characters and mythology from multiple previous chapters of the “AHS” franchise. This season will revisit material from iconic installments including “Murder House,” “Asylum,” “Coven,” “Hotel,” “Cult,” “Apocalypse,” “Freak Show,” and parts of the later-era anthology.The official YouTube trailer for the show teases the return of familiar horrors alongside new threats, with witches, ghosts, serial killers, and other fan-favorite characters reportedly colliding in a single interconnected storyline.The ensemble event brings in returning characters who join forces against a larger evil.Which cast members are returning?Fans can look forward to the return of many of “American Horror Story’s” biggest stars.Among the confirmed returning performers are:Jessica LangeSarah PaulsonEvan PetersAngela BassettKathy BatesEmma RobertsBillie LourdGabourey SidibeLeslie GrossmanFrances ConroyJohn Carroll LynchJamie BrewerMena SuvariMat FraserHow many episodes are in season 13?Appropriately enough, the season consists of 13 episodes rolling out in multiple installments per night:Sept. 24: Episodes 1-3Oct. 1: Episodes 4-6Oct. 8: Episodes 7-8Oct. 15: Episodes 9-10Oct. 22: Episodes 11-12Oct. 29: Episode 13 (season finale)‘Big Brother’ season 28, episode 39 Final 3 Live Eviction: How to watch freeHow to get Hilary Duff tickets for new ‘Lucky Me Tour’ 2027 datesElla Langley Columbus tickets: Last-minute options for sold out Sept. 25 show‘Survivor’ season 51 premiere: How to watch free without cable todayHow you can watch ‘The Voice’ premiere Night 3 for free todayAbby L’Bert (she/her) is an entertainment commerce writer for cleveland.com. She graduated from The University of Akron and was raised in Northeast Ohio. Abby has extensive commerce writing experience from her...This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by Cleveland.com staff.