American Horror Story
American Horror Story: Season 2

Air Date

October 17, 2012

Episodes

13 episodes

American Horror Story

Season 2

Overview

From Nazis and serial killers to mutants and aliens, no one is safe inside the walls of the Briarcliff Mental Institution. In a house of healing that is anything but, troubled nun Sister Jude rules with an iron fist and Dr Arden conducts strange experiments on the facility’s patients.

Episodes

Welcome to Briarcliff

1. Welcome to Briarcliff

7.6
October 17, 2012
46 min

Terrifying evils blur the boundaries between reality and insanity at the Briarcliff Manor.

Tricks and Treats

2. Tricks and Treats

7.7
October 24, 2012
44 min

An exorcist is called to Briarcliff to help save a troubled farm boy; Sister Jude's darkest secret is revealed.

Nor'easter

3. Nor'easter

7.5
October 31, 2012
42 min

A violent storm allows a group of patients to plan a daring escape; Sister Jude is haunted by her past.

I Am Anne Frank (1)

4. I Am Anne Frank (1)

7.6
November 7, 2012
42 min

A new patient exposes Arden's past; Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.

I Am Anne Frank (2)

5. I Am Anne Frank (2)

8.0
November 14, 2012
43 min

Sister Jude employs a renowned Nazi hunter to gather evidence against Arden; Kit makes a surprising confession; Bloody Face is unmasked.

The Origins of Monstrosity

6. The Origins of Monstrosity

7.2
November 21, 2012
41 min

A mysterious little girl is abandoned at Briarcliff; the Monsignor makes a Faustian pact with Dr. Arden; the origin of Bloody Face is revealed.

Dark Cousin

7. Dark Cousin

7.1
November 28, 2012
42 min

Sister Mary Eunice is terrified to discover a dark angel at Briarcliff; Kit makes a bold move to be reunited with Grace.

Unholy Night

8. Unholy Night

7.7
December 5, 2012
40 min

A murderous Santa wreaks havoc on Briarcliff; Sister Jude faces off with the devil; Arden has a shocking encounter in the death chute.

The Coat Hanger

9. The Coat Hanger

7.4
December 12, 2012
40 min

The Monsignor takes an unlikely convert under his wing; Lana secures a new piece of evidence that can exonerate Kit; Dr. Arden witnesses a miraculous return.

The Name Game

10. The Name Game

8.1
January 2, 2013
40 min

The Monsignor confronts the Devil. Dr. Arden’s experiments reach a shocking conclusion. Dr. Thredson facilitates a surprising reunion for Kit.

Spilt Milk

11. Spilt Milk

7.5
January 9, 2013
46 min

Grace tells Kit devastating news about the aliens' experiments on Alma; Dr. Thredson receives an unexpected visitor; the Monsignor goes to extreme lengths to silence Jude.

Continuum

12. Continuum

7.3
January 16, 2013
44 min

A deadly new inmate threatens Sister Jude's chance of release; Grace's obsession with the aliens turns violent.

Madness Ends

13. Madness Ends

7.8
January 23, 2013
46 min

Johnny sets out to complete his father's work; Lana leads the charge to finally shut down Briarcliff.