The premiere episode of “American Horror Story: Hotel” (review), the Emmy and Golden Globe winning franchise from Ryan Murphy, delivered 12.17 million viewers on linear and non-linear platforms.

On a Live+3 basis, the premiere linear telecast of “AHS: Hotel” posted 6.13 million Adults 18-49 and 3.70 million Adults 18-34, ranking #5 and #3 respectively in those demos among all new and returning series premieres on television this fall (broadcast, basic and pay cable).

In addition, the premiere was the second most-watched telecast in FX Networks history, behind only to the premiere episode of “AHS: Freak Show,” and it is possible that it will rank as the network’s most-watched telecast ever when full data is tabulated in approximately 60 days.

“American Horror Story: Hotel” returns Wednesday with Episode 2: “Chutes and Ladders” (Airs October 14, 10:00 pm e/p) – Fashion mogul Will Drake (Cheyenne Jackson) brings couture to the Hotel Cortez. A model (Naomi Campbell) catches The Countess’s eye (Lady Gaga). John (Wes Bentley) learns about the hotel’s sadistic first owner (Evan Peters). Written by Tim Minear; directed by Bradley Bueker.

“American Horror Story: Hotel” features an all-star cast of Lady Gaga, Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Wes Bentley, Matt Bomer, Chloë Sevigny, Denis O’Hare, Cheyenne Jackson, Evan Peters and Finn Wittrock.

Through its first four installments, the “American Horror Story” franchise has received 71 Emmy Award nominations and 13 Emmy Award wins, including five Emmy awards for its fourth installment, “American Horror Story: Freak Show.”

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