Episode 1
Welcome to Briarcliff
Terrifying evils blur the boundaries between reality and insanity at the Briarcliff Manor.
TV series
American Horror Story
2011TV-MA13 seasons8.1 / 10
What to suspect when you're expecting.
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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Synopsis
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.
Season 2 episodes
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Episode 2
Tricks and Treats
An exorcist is called to Briarcliff to help save a troubled farm boy; Sister Jude's darkest secret is revealed.
Episode 3
Nor'easter
A violent storm allows a group of patients to plan a daring escape; Sister Jude is haunted by her past.
Episode 4
I Am Anne Frank (1)
A new patient exposes Arden's past; Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.
Episode 5
I Am Anne Frank (2)
Sister Jude employs a renowned Nazi hunter to gather evidence against Arden; Kit makes a surprising confession; Bloody Face is unmasked.
Episode 6
The Origins of Monstrosity
A mysterious little girl is abandoned at Briarcliff; the Monsignor makes a Faustian pact with Dr. Arden; the origin of Bloody Face is revealed.
Episode 7
Dark Cousin
Sister Mary Eunice is terrified to discover a dark angel at Briarcliff; Kit makes a bold move to be reunited with Grace.
Episode 8
Unholy Night
A murderous Santa wreaks havoc on Briarcliff; Sister Jude faces off with the devil; Arden has a shocking encounter in the death chute.
Episode 9
The Coat Hanger
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.
Episode 10
The Name Game
The Monsignor confronts the Devil. Dr. Arden's experiments reach a shocking conclusion. Dr. Thredson facilitates a surprising reunion for Kit.
Episode 11
Spilt Milk
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.
Episode 12
Continuum
A deadly new inmate threatens Sister Jude's chance of release; Grace's obsession with the aliens turns violent.
Episode 13
Madness Ends
Johnny sets out to complete his father's work; Lana leads the charge to finally shut down Briarcliff.
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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