The first season of '' American Horror Story '' received generally positive reviews from critics . The series drew consistently high ratings for the FX network , ending its first season as the biggest new cable series of the year . The season was nominated for various industry awards , including the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama , and received a total of seventeen Emmy Award nominations . In addition , Lange won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress , the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series , and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
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64th Primetime Emmy Awards
American Horror Story: Murder House