American Horror Story

2011

4.6

622 reviews

TV-MA

Rating

Eligible

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Season 2: Asylum episodes (13)

1 Welcome to Briarcliff

10/17/12

Season-only

Welcome to Briarcliff Manor, a notorious insane asylum home to the deranged serial killer, Bloody Face. Lurking in the shadows of this sanctuary of healing are terrifying evils that blur the boundaries between reality and insanity.

2 Tricks and Treats

10/23/12

Season-only

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

3 Nor'easter

10/31/12

Season-only

A group of patients attempt to escape from Briarcliff during a violent storm.

4 I Am Anne Frank Part 1

11/7/12

Season-only

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

5 I Am Anne Frank Part 2

11/14/12

Season-only

Conclusion. Sister Jude digs up dirt on Arden. Later, Kit makes a surprising confession; and Bloody Face is unmasked.

6 Origins of Monstrosity

11/21/12

Season-only

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

11/28/12

Season-only

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 Unholy Night

12/5/12

Season-only

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

12/12/12

Season-only

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

1/2/13

Season-only

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

11 Spilt Milk

1/9/13

Season-only

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 Continuum

1/16/13

Season-only

A deadly new inmate threatens Sister Judes chance of release from Briarcliff. Graces obsession with the aliens turns violent.

13 Madness Ends

1/23/13

Season-only

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

About this show

An anthology horror drama series created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.

Ratings and reviews

4.6

622 reviews

Amy inSydney (sweetondean)

September 21, 2019

I haven't watched AHS since season 1 - I'm a big horror fan, but this show never did it for me... BUT 80's slasher films are totally my jam, so I watched the first episode of AHS 1984 just to see if they could pull it off. And they do! I loved the first ep! The music, the fashion, along with every 80's teen slasher horror trope, and a great cast. So far, it's spot on tonally and was soooo much fun. So maybe check this one out, even if you'd given up on the franchise!

Ben Parkinson

April 4, 2015

I thoroughly enjoy many aspects of this series. I enjoy how they transform each actor/actress and mold them to fit each different role that they undertake. I enjoy the storylines and appreciate that they change it up every season. However, for it's name it doesn't exactly live up to the expectation of being a "horror show". I honestly don't believe that I have felt "horror" once during the series. Besides that it is a great show, truely one of a kind in the TV platform

10 people found this review helpful

Amy MH Chan

December 9, 2017

I thought Roanoke was 3 stars even though the reality show implementation was very clever but the rest of them 4 stars close to 5. Anyone whose seen these series knows that there is at least one season that feels very close to home for reasons just beyond reach. There are truths in this TV series that make me think, "Well if that's true?". Anyway brilliant actors and team work. They just don't make stuff like this anymore, but glad AHS does. Intriguing and raw. Keep up the good work.