Like its predecessors , '' Coven '' was met with both positive reviews , and strong ratings , with the premiere episode attracting a series high of 5.54 million viewers , which at the time was the most viewed episode of the series . The season garnered seventeen Primetime Emmy Award nominations , including Outstanding Miniseries and five acting nominations for Jessica Lange , Sarah Paulson , Angela Bassett , Frances Conroy , and Kathy Bates , with Lange and Bates winning their respective acting categories . In addition , '' Coven '' was nominated for Best Miniseries or TV Film at the Golden Globe Awards
Primetime Emmy Award
66th Primetime Emmy Awards
American Horror Story: Coven