• Air date: 17 Oct '12 13 episodes
      American Horror Story: Asylum, the second season of the American FX horror television series American Horror Story, originally aired from October 17, 2012 to January 23, 2013. Announced on October 31, 2011, the premise of the second season marks a departure from that of the series' first season, featuring all new characters and a new location. Thus, American Horror Story has been deemed an anthology series. American Horror Story: Asylum begins in 1964 at the Briarcliff Mental Institution, following the stories of the patients, doctors and nuns who occupy it, and intercuts with events in the past and present. The season garnered an impressive seventeen Primetime Emmy Award nominations, more than any other show. The performances of Jessica Lange, James Cromwell, Zachary Quinto, Sarah Paulson, and Lily Rabe were particularly praised.
  • List of Episodes (13)
    • 1. Welcome To Briarcliff

      17 Oct '12
      In the second-season premiere, the evils of Briarcliff Manor, a notorious insane asylum, are exposed.
    • 2. Tricks And Treats

      24 Oct '12
      An exorcist visits Briarcliff to help a troubled boy. Meanwhile, Sister Jude reveals a disturbing secret.
    • 3. Nor'easter

      31 Oct '12
      A violent storm allows a group of patients to plan a daring escape; Sister Judge is haunted by her past.
    • 4. I Am Anne Frank (1)

      07 Nov '12
      A new patient exposes Arden's past; Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.
    • 5. I Am Anne Frank (2)

      14 Nov '12
      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

      21 Nov '12
      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

      28 Nov '12
      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

      05 Dec '12
      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 Dec '12
      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

      02 Jan '13
      The Monsignor confronts the Devil. Dr. Arden’s experiments reach a shocking conclusion. Dr. Thredson facilitates a surprising reunion for Kit.
    • 11. Spilt Milk

      09 Jan '13
      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

      16 Jan '13
      A deadly new inmate threatens Sister Jude's chance of release; Grace's obsession with the aliens turns violent.
    • 13. Madness Ends

      23 Jan '13
      Johnny sets out to complete his father's work. Lana leads the charge to finally shut down Briarcliff.