I really enjoyed 'House' too (the story was predictable but the acting was wonderful... and I liked the new young doctor who will undoubtedly come to work with House now that she's been fired at the prison).

I have 'American Horror Story' on my DVR but I think I'll probably delete it unwatched... I just haven't been in the mood to try it (the ads for it just seem annoying to me) and your review makes me feel like I'd be wasting my time....