American Horror Story
Season 2
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.
Episodes
1. Welcome to Briarcliff
October 17, 2012
Terrifying evils blur the boundaries between reality and insanity at the Briarcliff Manor.
2. Tricks and Treats
October 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
October 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)
November 7, 2012
A new patient exposes Arden's past; Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.
5. I Am Anne Frank (2)
November 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
November 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
November 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
December 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
December 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
January 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
January 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
January 16, 2013
A deadly new inmate threatens Sister Jude's chance of release; Grace's obsession with the aliens turns violent.
13. Madness Ends
January 23, 2013
Johnny sets out to complete his father's work; Lana leads the charge to finally shut down Briarcliff.