An anthology series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an insane asylum, a witch coven, a freak show circus, a haunted hotel, a possessed farmhouse, a cult, the apocalypse, a ...
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S02E01Welcome to Briarcliff
Aired: 17 Oct. 2012
Show details expand_moreAfter a life-changing experience, a young man is admitted into a notorious insane asylum, while a local reporter is determined to get the full story.
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Bradley Buecker
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Tim Minear
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Bradley Buecker
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Tim Minear
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S02E02Tricks and Treats
Aired: 24 Oct. 2012
Show details expand_moreAn exorcist is summoned to Briarcliff to help save a troubled farm boy. Sister Jude's darkest secret is revealed.
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Bradley Buecker
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, James Wong
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Bradley Buecker
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, James Wong
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S02E03Nor'easter
Aired: 31 Oct. 2012
Show details expand_moreA group of patients plan an escape from the asylum during a violent storm.
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Michael Uppendahl
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Jennifer Salt
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Michael Uppendahl
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Jennifer Salt
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S02E04I Am Anne Frank: Part 1
Aired: 7 Nov. 2012
Show details expand_moreA new patient claiming to be Anne Frank exposes Arden's past. Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Michael Uppendahl
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Jessica Sharzer
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Michael Uppendahl
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Jessica Sharzer
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S02E05I Am Anne Frank: Part 2
Aired: 14 Nov. 2012
Show details expand_moreSister Jude digs up dirt on Arden. Kit makes a surprising confession. Bloody Face is unmasked.
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
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S02E06The Origins of Monstrosity
Aired: 21 Nov. 2012
Show details expand_moreA mysterious little girl is abandoned at Briarcliff. The Monsignor makes a Faustian pact with Dr. Arden. The origin of Bloody Face is revealed.
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): David Semel
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): David Semel
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
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S02E07Dark Cousin
Aired: 28 Nov. 2012
Show details expand_moreSister Mary Eunice is terrified to discover a dark angel has descended on Briarcliff. Kit makes a bold move to be reunited with Grace.
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Michael Rymer
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Tim Minear
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Michael Rymer
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Tim Minear
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S02E08Unholy Night
Aired: 5 Dec. 2012
Show details expand_moreA murderous Santa wreaks havoc on the asylum. Sister Jude faces off with the Devil. Arden has a shocking encounter in the Death Chute.
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Michael Lehmann
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, James Wong
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Michael Lehmann
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, James Wong
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S02E09The Coat Hanger
Aired: 12 Dec. 2012
Show details expand_moreThe Monsignor takes on an unlikely convert. Lana secures a new piece of evidence that can exonerate Kit. Arden witnesses a miraculous return.
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Jeremy Podeswa
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Jennifer Salt
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Jeremy Podeswa
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Jennifer Salt
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S02E10The Name Game
Aired: 2 Jan. 2013
Show details expand_moreThe Monsignor confronts the Devil. Arden's experiments reach a shocking conclusion. Dr. Thredson facilitates a surprising reunion for Kit.
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Michael Lehmann
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Jessica Sharzer
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Michael Lehmann
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Jessica Sharzer
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S02E11Spilt Milk
Aired: 9 Jan. 2013
Show details expand_moreGrace brings Kit devastating news about the aliens' experiments on Alma. Dr. Thredson receives an unexpected visitor. The Monsignor goes to extreme lengths to silence Jude.
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
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S02E12Continuum
Aired: 16 Jan. 2013
Show details expand_moreA deadly new inmate threatens Sister Jude's chance of release from Briarcliff. Grace's obsession with the aliens turns violent.
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Craig Zisk
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Craig Zisk
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
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S02E13Madness Ends
Aired: 23 Jan. 2013
Show details expand_moreJohnny sets out to complete his father's work. Lana leads the charge to finally shut down Briarcliff.
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Tim Minear
Stars: Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson
Director(s): Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writer(s): Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Tim Minear