American Horror Story - Season 2

First aired: 10/17/2012 13 episodes

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.

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Episodes

1. Welcome to Briarcliff

Aired: 10/17/2012

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

2. Tricks and Treats

Aired: 10/24/2012

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

3. Nor'easter

Aired: 10/31/2012

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

4. I Am Anne Frank (1)

Aired: 11/7/2012

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

5. I Am Anne Frank (2)

Aired: 11/14/2012

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

6. The Origins of Monstrosity

Aired: 11/21/2012

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

7. Dark Cousin

Aired: 11/28/2012

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

8. Unholy Night

Aired: 12/5/2012

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

9. The Coat Hanger

Aired: 12/12/2012

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.

10. The Name Game

Aired: 1/2/2013

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

11. Spilt Milk

Aired: 1/9/2013

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.

12. Continuum

Aired: 1/16/2013

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

13. Madness Ends

Aired: 1/23/2013

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