American Horror Story fans, rejoice! FX has announced that it has renewed the acclaimed anthology series for a seventh season, which will air on the network in 2017.
“Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and their team of remarkable writers have done an amazing job of keeping American Horror Story endlessly inventive, shocking and entertaining and we are honored to move ahead with them on the seventh installment,” said FX prez John Landgraf in a statement. “The sustained success through six installments only proves how intensely the series resonates with fans. AHS confronts our deepest fears with unmatched suspense and style. Each new installment is a cultural event, hotly anticipated for its theme, imagery, cast and twists. We thank the creators and their team, the cast and everyone who has continued to make AHS such an extraordinary series.”
The sixth season of AHS, American Horror Story: Roanoke, is currently airing on FX, with its season premiere pulling in 1 whopping 13 million viewers, the show’s third-highest ratings for a season opener behind American Horror Story: Freak Show and American Horror Story: Hotel.
Originally published October 5, 2016. Updated April 16, 2018.
