<P> On October 4 , 2016 , the series was renewed for a seventh season , which premiered on September 5 , 2017 . Ryan Murphy confirmed that the season will be connected to Freak Show ; but will be set in modern day . In February 2017 , on Watch What Happens Live , Murphy announced that the season would revolve around the 2016 U.S. election and suggested that it may feature a character based on President Donald Trump . In an April 2017 interview , Murphy stated that there would be no actors playing Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton , though both would be seen onscreen . Murphy has said that the season will be representative of both sides of the political divide ; however , the writer says he will be `` illuminating and highlighting '' groups of people he believes to be `` ignored by the current ( Trump ) administration and who are afraid and feel terrorized that their lives are going to be taken away . '' </P>
<P> On October 4 , 2016 , the series was renewed for a seventh season , which premiered on September 5 , 2017 . Ryan Murphy confirmed that the season will be connected to Freak Show ; but will be set in modern day . In February 2017 , on Watch What Happens Live , Murphy announced that the season would revolve around the 2016 U.S. election and suggested that it may feature a character based on President Donald Trump . In an April 2017 interview , Murphy stated that there would be no actors playing Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton , though both would be seen onscreen . Murphy has said that the season will be representative of both sides of the political divide ; however , the writer says he will be `` illuminating and highlighting '' groups of people he believes to be `` ignored by the current ( Trump ) administration and who are afraid and feel terrorized that their lives are going to be taken away . '' </P>
when did this season of american horror story start
when did this season of american horror story start
September 5 , 2017
September 5 , 2017