An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an asylum, a witch coven, a freak show, a hotel, a farmhouse in Roanoke, a cult, the apocalypse and a summer camp.
Writer: Tim Minear
Air date: 2012-10-17
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Terrifying evils blur the boundaries between reality and insanity at the Briarcliff Manor.
Writer: James Wong
Air date: 2012-10-24
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: An exorcist is called to Briarcliff to help save a troubled farm boy; Sister Jude's darkest secret is revealed.
Writer: Jennifer Salt
Air date: 2012-10-31
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: A violent storm allows a group of patients to plan a daring escape; Sister Jude is haunted by her past.
Writer: Jessica Sharzer
Air date: 2012-11-07
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: A new patient exposes Arden's past; Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.
Writer: Brad Falchuk
Air date: 2012-11-14
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Sister Jude employs a renowned Nazi hunter to gather evidence against Arden; Kit makes a surprising confession; Bloody Face is unmasked.
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Air date: 2012-11-21
Runtime: 41 min
Overview: A mysterious little girl is abandoned at Briarcliff; the Monsignor makes a Faustian pact with Dr. Arden; the origin of Bloody Face is revealed.
Writer: Tim Minear
Air date: 2012-11-28
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Sister Mary Eunice is terrified to discover a dark angel at Briarcliff; Kit makes a bold move to be reunited with Grace.
Writer: James Wong
Air date: 2012-12-05
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: A murderous Santa wreaks havoc on Briarcliff; Sister Jude faces off with the devil; Arden has a shocking encounter in the death chute.
Writer: Jennifer Salt
Air date: 2012-12-12
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: 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.
Writer: Jessica Sharzer
Air date: 2013-01-02
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: The Monsignor confronts the Devil. Dr. Arden’s experiments reach a shocking conclusion. Dr. Thredson facilitates a surprising reunion for Kit.
Writer: Brad Falchuk
Air date: 2013-01-09
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: 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.
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Air date: 2013-01-16
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: A deadly new inmate threatens Sister Jude's chance of release; Grace's obsession with the aliens turns violent.
Writer: Tim Minear
Air date: 2013-01-23
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Johnny sets out to complete his father's work; Lana leads the charge to finally shut down Briarcliff.
