The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(7148 votes)

   #1 - Welcome to Briarcliff

   S2:E110/17/2012

   Terrifying evils blur the boundaries between reality and insanity at the Briarcliff Manor.

   Director:Bradley Buecker

   Writer:Tim Minear

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   Director:Bradley Buecker

   Writer:Tim Minear
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   8.3/10(5989 votes)

   #2 - Tricks and Treats

   S2:E210/24/2012

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

   Director:Bradley Buecker

   Writer:James Wong

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   Director:Bradley Buecker

   Writer:James Wong
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   8.2/10(5663 votes)

   #3 - Nor'easter

   S2:E310/31/2012

   A violent storm allows a group of patients to plan a daring escape; Sister Jude is haunted by her past.

   Director:Michael Uppendahl

   Writer:Jennifer Salt

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   Director:Michael Uppendahl

   Writer:Jennifer Salt
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   8.2/10(5553 votes)

   #4 - I Am Anne Frank (1)

   S2:E411/7/2012

   A new patient exposes Arden's past; Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.

   Director:Michael Uppendahl

   Writer:Jessica Sharzer

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   Director:Michael Uppendahl

   Writer:Jessica Sharzer
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   8.7/10(6171 votes)

   #5 - I Am Anne Frank (2)

   S2:E511/14/2012

   Sister Jude employs a renowned Nazi hunter to gather evidence against Arden; Kit makes a surprising confession; Bloody Face is unmasked.

   Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

   Writer:Brad Falchuk

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   Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

   Writer:Brad Falchuk
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   8.1/10(5257 votes)

   #6 - The Origins of Monstrosity

   S2:E611/21/2012

   A mysterious little girl is abandoned at Briarcliff; the Monsignor makes a Faustian pact with Dr. Arden; the origin of Bloody Face is revealed.

   Director:David Semel

   Writer:Ryan Murphy

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   Director:David Semel

   Writer:Ryan Murphy
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   8.2/10(5229 votes)

   #7 - Dark Cousin

   S2:E711/28/2012

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

   Director:Michael Rymer

   Writer:Tim Minear

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   Director:Michael Rymer

   Writer:Tim Minear
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   8.4/10(5593 votes)

   #8 - Unholy Night

   S2:E812/5/2012

   A murderous Santa wreaks havoc on Briarcliff; Sister Jude faces off with the devil; Arden has a shocking encounter in the death chute.

   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:James Wong

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   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:James Wong
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   8.2/10(5170 votes)

   #9 - The Coat Hanger

   S2:E912/12/2012

   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.

   Director:Jeremy Podeswa

   Writer:Jennifer Salt

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   Director:Jeremy Podeswa

   Writer:Jennifer Salt
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    8.8/10(6935 votes)

    #10 - The Name Game

    S2:E101/2/2013

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

    Director:Michael Lehmann

    Writer:Jessica Sharzer

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    Director:Michael Lehmann

    Writer:Jessica Sharzer
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    8.3/10(5323 votes)

    #11 - Spilt Milk

    S2:E111/9/2013

    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.

    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

    Writer:Brad Falchuk

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    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

    Writer:Brad Falchuk
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    7.8/10(5278 votes)

    #12 - Continuum

    S2:E121/16/2013

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

    Director:Craig Zisk

    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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    Director:Craig Zisk

    Writer:Ryan Murphy
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    8.7/10(6554 votes)

    #13 - Madness Ends

    S2:E131/23/2013

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

    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

    Writer:Tim Minear

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    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

    Writer:Tim Minear