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.
The best episode of "American Horror Story" season 2 is "Welcome to Briarcliff", rated 8.2/10 from 6778 user votes. It was directed by Bradley Buecker and written by Tim Minear. "Welcome to Briarcliff" aired on 10/17/2012 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Tricks and Treats".
Terrifying evils blur the boundaries between reality and insanity at the Briarcliff Manor.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Tim Minear
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
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
A new patient exposes Arden's past; Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.
Director: Michael Uppendahl
Writer: Jessica Sharzer
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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