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American Horror Story

American Horror Story

Asylum

2012

From Nazis and serial killers to mutants and aliens, no one is safe inside the walls of the Briarcliff Mental Institution. In a house of healing that is anything but, troubled nun Sister Jude rules with an iron fist and Dr Arden conducts strange experiments on the facility's patients.

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  • E1 · 46 min

    Welcome to Briarcliff

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

  • E2 · 44 min

    Tricks and Treats

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

  • E3 · 42 min

    Nor'easter

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

  • E4 · 43 min

    I Am Anne Frank (1)

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

  • E5 · 43 min

    I Am Anne Frank (2)

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

  • E6 · 42 min

    The Origins of Monstrosity

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

  • E7 · 42 min

    Dark Cousin

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

  • E8 · 40 min

    Unholy Night

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

  • E9 · 41 min

    The Coat Hanger

    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.

  • E10 · 40 min

    The Name Game

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

  • E11 · 46 min

    Spilt Milk

    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.

  • E12 · 44 min

    Continuum

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

  • E13 · 47 min

    Madness Ends

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