TV series
The nightmare of your dreams.
An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an asylum, a witch coven, a freak show, a hotel, a farmhouse in Roanoke, a cult, the apocalypse and a summer camp.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an asylum, a witch coven, a freak show, a hotel, a farmhouse in Roanoke, a cult, the apocalypse and a summer camp.
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Episode 1
Terrifying evils blur the boundaries between reality and insanity at the Briarcliff Manor.
Directed by Bradley BueckerWritten by Tim MinearGuest stars Adam Levine, Chloë Sevigny, Mark Consuelos, Clea DuVall, Jenna Dewan, Britne Oldford, Heather Wynters, Collin Sutton
Episode 2
An exorcist is called to Briarcliff to help save a troubled farm boy; Sister Jude's darkest secret is revealed.
Directed by Bradley BueckerWritten by James WongGuest stars Adam Levine, Chloë Sevigny, Fredric Lehne, Clea DuVall, Jenna Dewan, Robin Weigert, John Aylward, Devon Graye
Episode 3
A violent storm allows a group of patients to plan a daring escape; Sister Jude is haunted by her past.
Directed by Michael UppendahlWritten by Jennifer SaltGuest stars Adam Levine, Chloë Sevigny, Fredric Lehne, Mark Consuelos, Jenna Dewan, Parker Croft
Episode 4
A new patient exposes Arden's past; Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.
Directed by Michael UppendahlWritten by Jessica SharzerGuest stars Chloë Sevigny, Fredric Lehne, John Lee Ames, Franka Potente, Barbara Tarbuck, Matthew John Armstrong, Joel McKinnon Miller, Britne Oldford
Episode 5
Sister Jude employs a renowned Nazi hunter to gather evidence against Arden; Kit makes a surprising confession; Bloody Face is unmasked.
Directed by Alfonso Gomez-RejonWritten by Brad FalchukGuest stars Chloë Sevigny, Fredric Lehne, Clea DuVall, David Chisum, Franka Potente, Valorie Hubbard, Mark Margolis, Matthew John Armstrong
Episode 6
A mysterious little girl is abandoned at Briarcliff; the Monsignor makes a Faustian pact with Dr. Arden; the origin of Bloody Face is revealed.
Directed by David SemelWritten by Ryan MurphyGuest stars Chloë Sevigny, Mark Consuelos, Dylan McDermott, Jenna Dewan, Amy Farrington, Nikki Hahn, Mark Margolis, Eugene Byrd
Episode 7
Sister Mary Eunice is terrified to discover a dark angel at Briarcliff; Kit makes a bold move to be reunited with Grace.
Directed by Michael RymerWritten by Tim MinearGuest stars Fredric Lehne, Mark Margolis, William Mapother, Sean Patrick Thomas, Tongayi Chirisa, Debra Christofferson, Frances Conroy, Chelsey Valentine
Episode 8
A murderous Santa wreaks havoc on Briarcliff; Sister Jude faces off with the devil; Arden has a shocking encounter in the death chute.
Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by James WongGuest stars Fredric Lehne, Lara Harris, Chris McGarry, Ian McShane, Barbara Tarbuck, Britne Oldford
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Jeremy PodeswaWritten by Jennifer SaltGuest stars Fredric Lehne, Dylan McDermott, Jenna Dewan, Ian McShane, Brooke Smith, Barbara Tarbuck, Frances Conroy, Naomi Grossman
Episode 10
The Monsignor confronts the Devil. Dr. Arden's experiments reach a shocking conclusion. Dr. Thredson facilitates a surprising reunion for Kit.
Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by Jessica SharzerGuest stars Mark Consuelos, Ezra Buzzington, Barbara Tarbuck, Frances Conroy
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Alfonso Gomez-RejonWritten by Brad FalchukGuest stars Dylan McDermott, Clea DuVall, Barbara Tarbuck, Jill Marie Jones, Matthew John Armstrong, Joel McKinnon Miller, Britne Oldford, Jim Calvert
Episode 12
A deadly new inmate threatens Sister Jude's chance of release; Grace's obsession with the aliens turns violent.
Directed by Craig ZiskWritten by Ryan MurphyGuest stars Dylan McDermott, Clea DuVall, Robin Bartlett, Britne Oldford, Jack Conley, Frances Conroy, Mark D. Espinoza
Episode 13
Johnny sets out to complete his father's work; Lana leads the charge to finally shut down Briarcliff.
Directed by Alfonso Gomez-RejonWritten by Tim MinearGuest stars Dylan McDermott, Jenna Dewan, Frances Conroy, Camille Chen, Mark D. Espinoza, Joan Severance, Chloë Sevigny, Victoria Reid
Episode information updated Sep 19, 2026
Connie BrittonVivien Harmon
Joseph FiennesMonsignor Timothy Howard
Michael ChiklisDell Toledo
Sarah PaulsonTuberculosis Karen / Mamie Eisenhower
Kathy BatesMiriam Mead / Delphine LaLaurie
Cheyenne JacksonSidney Aaron James
Angelica RossNurse Rita
Lizzie BrocheréGrace Bertrand
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Ryan Murphy TelevisionUnited States
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