8.2/106,834 votes#1 - Welcome to Briarcliff
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2012
Terrifying evils blur the boundaries between reality and insanity at the Briarcliff Manor.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Tim Minear
8.3/105,726 votes#2 - Tricks and Treats
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2012
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
8.2/105,413 votes#3 - Nor'easter
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/31/2012
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
8.2/105,307 votes#4 - I Am Anne Frank (1)
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2012
A new patient exposes Arden's past; Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.
Director: Michael Uppendahl
Writer: Jessica Sharzer
8.7/105,919 votes#5 - I Am Anne Frank (2)
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/14/2012
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
8.1/105,010 votes#6 - The Origins of Monstrosity
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2012
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
8.2/104,980 votes#7 - Dark Cousin
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/28/2012
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
8.5/105,344 votes#8 - Unholy Night
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/5/2012
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
8.2/104,933 votes#9 - The Coat Hanger
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/12/2012
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
8.8/106,657 votes#10 - The Name Game
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/2/2013
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
8.3/105,090 votes#11 - Spilt Milk
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/9/2013
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
7.8/105,050 votes#12 - Continuum
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/16/2013
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
8.7/106,290 votes#13 - Madness Ends
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/23/2013
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
The Best Episodes of American Horror Story Season 2
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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...
Genres:DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:FX
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Welcome to Briarcliff" is the best rated episode of "American Horror Story" season 2. It scored 8.2/10 based on 6834 votes. Directed by Bradley Buecker and written by Tim Minear, it aired on 10/17/2012. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Tricks and Treats".