Ep 7. Flicker

In American Horror Story season 5 episode 7, titled "Flicker," the residents of the haunted Hotel Cortez continue to face their fears and confront their troubled pasts. The episode primarily focuses on Liz Taylor, the former front desk clerk turned bartender at the hotel, as she navigates a complicated love triangle and confronts a particularly gruesome ghost from her past.

Meanwhile, FBI agent John Lowe continues to investigate the serial killer plaguing Los Angeles, although his personal life is in shambles following the revelation that his wife is not only alive but also complicit in the murders. As he begins to unravel the mystery surrounding his family, he discovers a disturbing connection between the killer and the hotel.

The episode also delves deeper into the backstory of the hotel's enigmatic owner, the Countess, revealing more about her centuries-long existence and the lengths she will go to in order to maintain her immortality. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, the episode builds to a tense and harrowing conclusion that leaves the future of the hotel -- and its residents -- uncertain.