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American Horror Story

Season 2

13 listed hours · 2011–present · FX

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How this season is filed

Filed by Lana Reyes · Red Carpet Reality

Ryan Murphy's annual scare roulette: new playgrounds, recycled ensemble, camp meeting gore in an asylum, a coven, a circus. Jessica Lange's early seasons minted prestige for October pulp; later years became ranking sport. Anthology as brand — the FX event that made horror television a yearly appointment.

TV Flash files Season 2 of American Horror Story (2011–present) on FX as a mid listed season (2; 2 of 13) — 13 listed hours, 2012-10-17–2013-01-23 from “Welcome to Briarcliff” (S02E01) to “Madness Ends” (S02E13). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.

Desk essentials in this season

  1. S02E01 Welcome to Briarcliff

    Welcome to Briarcliff opens Asylum: recycled ensemble, prestige for pulp, Lange still minting October on FX.

  1. S02E01

    Welcome to Briarcliff

    After 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.

  2. S02E02

    Tricks and Treats

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

  3. S02E03

    Nor'easter

    A group of patients plan an escape from the asylum during a violent storm. Sister Jude is haunted by her past.

  4. S02E04

    I Am Anne Frank Part 1

    A new patient claiming to be Anne Frank exposes Arden's past. Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.

  5. S02E05

    I Am Anne Frank Part 2

    Sister Jude digs up dirt on Arden. Kit makes a surprising confession. Bloody Face is unmasked.

  6. S02E06

    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.

  7. S02E07

    Dark Cousin

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

  8. S02E08

    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.

  9. S02E09

    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.

  10. S02E10

    The Name Game

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

  11. S02E11

    Spilt Milk

    Grace 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.

  12. S02E12

    Continuum

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

  13. S02E13

    Madness Ends

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

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