American Horror Story
The pilot episode of "American Horror Story" was watched by 3.2 million viewers and averaged a 1.6 rating in the 18–49 years adult demographic, the most sought after by advertisers. These were the best numbers FX had ever received for a series premiere. The episode was seen by 3.2 million total viewers in 59 countries. Ratings increased as the season progressed, with the season finale being watched by 3.22 million viewers and receiving a 1.7 ratings share in the 18–49 years adult demographic. The series premiere aired in November 2011 across Europe and Latin America on Fox International Channels, and ranked as first or second most watched telecast in its timeslot among all paid television in most metered markets. "Numbers so strong, it's scary. "American Horror Story" has brought droves of new viewers to a killer global lineup", said Hernan Lopez, the president of Fox International Channels.
List of awards and nominations received by American Horror Story
The ADG Excellence in Production Design Awards (ADG Awards), is an annual award presented by the Art Directors Guild to recognize excellence in production design and art direction in the film and television industries. Honorees are presented with an award made by New York firm, Society Awards. "American Horror Story" has received three awards from seven nominations.
Established in 2000, the American Film Institute Awards (AFI) is presented by American Film Institute and honors the best ten outstanding films and television programs of each year. "American Horror Story" has won once.
The American Society of Cinematographers Awards was created in 1986 by the American Society of Cinematographers. It honors work in theatrical features, television projects and student films, and cinematographers and other filmmakers for their career achievements. The 's episode "I Am Anne Frank: Part 2" has been nominated one time.
Since October 1985, the Casting Society of America has presented the Artios Awards for excellence in casting. "American Horror Story" has been nominated four times.
The BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment. Actress Angela Bassett has been nominated once for her role in "American Horror Story".
The Black Reel Awards were established in 2000 by the Foundation for the Advancement of African-Americans in Film (FAAAF) to celebrate African Americans in film. Actress Angela Bassett has been nominated four times for "American Horror Story".
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is one of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. "American Horror Story" has been awarded twice.
The Bram Stoker Award is a recognition presented by the Horror Writers Association (HWA) for achievements in dark fantasy and horror writing. The awards have been presented annually since 1987. "American Horror Story" has won once from four nominations.
The Cinema Audio Society Awards, commonly abbreviated as a CAS Awards, was created in 1964 and honors outstanding achievement in sound mixing. "American Horror Story" has been nominated five times.
Founded in 1999 by the Costume Designers Guild, the Costume Designers Guild Awards honors costume designers in motion pictures, television, and commercials annually. "American Horror Story" designer Lou Eyrich has received seven nominations, with four wins.
Established in 2011, the Critics' Choice Television Awards is an annual award presented by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA). "American Horror Story" has received nineteen nominations, with four wins, being two by actress Sarah Paulson.
The Directors Guild of America Awards are presented annually by the Directors Guild of America and was first awarded in 1938. "American Horror Story" has received one nomination.
The Dorian Awards is an annual endeavor organized by the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association (GALECA). "American Horror Story" has won six times from sixteen nominations.
Founded in 1950, the American Cinema Editors (ACE) is an honorary society of film editors that are voted in based on the qualities of professional achievements, their education of others, and their dedication to editing. "American Horror Story" has received one nomination.
Created in 1949, the Emmy Awards, or simply Emmy, recognizes excellence in the television industry, and corresponds to the Academy Award (for film), the Tony Award (for theatre), and the Grammy Award (for music). Because Emmy Awards are given in various sectors of the American television industry, they are presented in different annual ceremonies held throughout the year. Primetime Emmys recognizes outstanding work in American primetime entertainment programming, while Creative Arts Emmy Awards are presented in recognition of technical and other similar achievements, commonly awarded to behind-the-scenes personnel such as art directors, costume designers, cinematographers, casting directors, and sound editors. "American Horror Story" has won sixteen times out of eighty-nine nominations. "Freak Show" is the most nominated season with nineteen.