American Horror Story 13 Premieres Tonight with Three Episodes on FX

American Horror Story returns tonight, September 24, with three episodes on FX. The network is calling the new installment AHS: 13. If you plan to watch on streaming in the United States, Hulu is the confirmed service. Check the FX and Hulu listings for the time in your area; the show’s availability outside the US is different.

The first night is longer than the usual one-episode premiere, so viewers can spend more time with the new story before waiting for another installment. FX has kept some plot details quiet, but the marketing is clear about one thing: familiar faces and characters are coming back. That includes several witches from Coven and people tied to earlier seasons. You do not need to know every past episode to understand that these returns are a big part of the new season.

Which actors and characters are returning?

The announced cast includes Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates and Emma Roberts. Disney’s official announcement identifies returning characters including Constance Langdon, Cordelia Goode, Madison Montgomery and Marie Laveau, as well as Rubber Man, Twisty the Clown and Kai Anderson. The trailer puts the returning Coven witches in front of the camera, but the season has not revealed every connection between their stories.

Jessica Lange’s return is especially notable. She played Constance in Murder House, Sister Jude in Asylum, Fiona in Coven and Elsa Mars in Freak Show. Lange has since said she wanted a chance to revisit all four, plus an extra part that she is keeping secret. That does not tell us how the episodes fit the four together, and it would be a mistake to assume every old plot will continue in the way fans expect.

Where can you watch AHS: 13?

FX is the US TV home and Hulu is the confirmed US streaming service. Disney has separately announced a Disney+ launch in Latin America beginning September 24 with three episodes. Streaming libraries, live availability and release times vary by country and subscription, so use the listing for your region. We are not presenting a Latin American Disney+ listing as a US option.

American Horror Story is an anthology, meaning its seasons use different settings and stories. Season 13 is unusual because it is bringing back so many established characters at once. If you want a quick refresher, Coven and Apocalypse are useful places to start for the witches, while Murder House explains Constance. You can also go in without homework and let the new episodes explain what matters.

We will cover the actual episode reveals after the three-part premiere, rather than guessing from a trailer. For now, the confirmed facts are the premiere date, the three-episode opening, the returning cast and the US viewing options. The show has promised connections to earlier seasons; how well they work will be something viewers can judge after watching.

For the cast, images and viewing details, see our American Horror Story series page.