American Horror Story — Season 2
What to suspect when you're expecting.
About this season
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 (13)
1. Welcome to Briarcliff
7.6Aired 17 October 2012 • 46 min
Terrifying evils blur the boundaries between reality and insanity at the Briarcliff Manor.
2. Tricks and Treats
7.7Aired 24 October 2012 • 44 min
An exorcist is called to Briarcliff to help save a troubled farm boy; Sister Jude's darkest secret is revealed.
3. Nor'easter
7.5Aired 31 October 2012 • 42 min
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)
7.5Aired 7 November 2012 • 43 min
A new patient exposes Arden's past; Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.
5. I Am Anne Frank (2)
7.9Aired 14 November 2012 • 43 min
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
7.1Aired 21 November 2012 • 42 min
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
7.0Aired 28 November 2012 • 42 min
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
7.7Aired 5 December 2012 • 40 min
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
7.3Aired 12 December 2012 • 41 min
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
8.0Aired 2 January 2013 • 40 min
The Monsignor confronts the Devil. Dr. Arden's experiments reach a shocking conclusion. Dr. Thredson facilitates a surprising reunion for Kit.
11. Spilt Milk
7.4Aired 9 January 2013 • 46 min
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
7.2Aired 16 January 2013 • 44 min
A deadly new inmate threatens Sister Jude's chance of release; Grace's obsession with the aliens turns violent.
13. Madness Ends
7.7Aired 23 January 2013 • 47 min
Johnny sets out to complete his father's work; Lana leads the charge to finally shut down Briarcliff.