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American Horror Story Asylum

American Horror Story

Asylum

October 17, 2012 13 episodes

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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Welcome to Briarcliff
E1
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E1. Welcome to Briarcliff

46m Oct 17, 2012

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

Tricks and Treats
E2
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E2. Tricks and Treats

44m Oct 24, 2012

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

Nor'easter
E3
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E3. Nor'easter

42m Oct 31, 2012

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

I Am Anne Frank (1)
E4
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E4. I Am Anne Frank (1)

43m Nov 7, 2012

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

I Am Anne Frank (2)
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E5. I Am Anne Frank (2)

43m Nov 14, 2012

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

The Origins of Monstrosity
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E6. The Origins of Monstrosity

42m Nov 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.

Dark Cousin
E7
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E7. Dark Cousin

42m Nov 28, 2012

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

Unholy Night
E8
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E8. Unholy Night

40m Dec 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.

The Coat Hanger
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E9. The Coat Hanger

41m Dec 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.

The Name Game
E10
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E10. The Name Game

40m Jan 2, 2013

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

Spilt Milk
E11
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E11. Spilt Milk

46m Jan 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.

Continuum
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E12. Continuum

44m Jan 16, 2013

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

Madness Ends
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E13. Madness Ends

47m Jan 23, 2013

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

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