American Horror Story season 4 episode 5 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a tense episode, the American Morbidity Museum hosts a gala, unveiling plans for an exhibit featuring human anomalies. Stanley and Maggie scheme to provide bodies for the exhibit, considering murder as a means. Dandy Mott, struggling with his dark urges, kills his maid Dora, marking a descent into madness. Meanwhile, Elsa Mars rejects a TV show offer, seeing it as the demise of art. Desiree Dupree learns from a doctor that she's fully female, leading to a confrontation with Dell Toledo over their fake marriage. Dandy embraces his murderous destiny, influenced by a clown, while Elsa deceives the Tattler twins about a TV opportunity and Dell violently threatens Dr. Bonham to avoid surgery on Desiree.
Full Episode S04E05 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is acknowledged at the American Morbidity Museum's Night of Discovery?
Mr. James Martone is specially acknowledged.
What exhibit is being planned at the museum?
The "Modern Mutations" exhibit featuring human anomalies.
What is the plan Stanley and Maggie discuss regarding the exhibit?
They plan to acquire bodies for the exhibit using methods like poison or drowning.
Who is responsible for Dora's murder in the Mott household?
Dandy Mott is responsible for the murder.
How does Elsa Mars feel about starring in a television show?
Initially, she refuses, seeing TV as the death of art.
What medical discovery does Desiree Dupree make?
She discovers she is fully female and capable of having children.
What is Dell Toledo's secret?
Dell Toledo is revealed to be Jimmy's father.
How does Dandy Mott evolve in this episode?
He embraces his murderous instincts, influenced by a clown.
What threat does Dell make to Dr. Bonham?
Dell threatens to harm Dr. Bonham's family if he performs surgery on Desiree.
What does Elsa Mars do with the Tattler twins?
She tricks them into thinking they are going for a fitting, but has other plans.