American Horror Story: Asylum

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.

Asylum of American Horror Story premiered on October 17, 2012 and has 13 episodes, from "Welcome to Briarcliff" to "Madness Ends". The last episode aired on January 23, 2013.

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Episodes

Episode 1Welcome to BriarcliffAired October 17, 2012
Terrifying evils blur the boundaries between reality and insanity at the Briarcliff Manor.
- 46m
- Directed by Bradley Buecker
- Written by Tim Minear
Guest stars
- Adam Levine Leo Morrison
- Chloë Sevigny Shelley
- Mark Consuelos Spivey
- Clea DuVall Wendy Peyser
- Jenna Dewan Teresa Morrison
- Britne Oldford Alma Walker
- Heather Wynters Daphne
- Collin Sutton Man
Episode 2Tricks and TreatsAired October 24, 2012
An exorcist is called to Briarcliff to help save a troubled farm boy; Sister Jude's darkest secret is revealed.
- 44m
- Directed by Bradley Buecker
- Written by James Wong
Guest stars
- Adam Levine Leo Morrison
- Chloë Sevigny Shelley
- Fredric Lehne Frank McCann
- Clea DuVall Wendy Peyser
- Jenna Dewan Teresa Morrison
- Robin Weigert Cynthia Potter
- John Aylward Father Malachi
- Devon Graye Jed Potter
Episode 3Nor'easterAired October 31, 2012
A violent storm allows a group of patients to plan a daring escape; Sister Jude is haunted by her past.
- 42m
- Directed by Michael Uppendahl
- Written by Jennifer Salt
Guest stars
- Adam Levine Leo Morrison
- Chloë Sevigny Shelley
- Fredric Lehne Frank McCann
- Mark Consuelos Spivey
- Jenna Dewan Teresa Morrison
- Parker Croft Devon
Episode 4I Am Anne Frank (1)Aired November 7, 2012
A new patient exposes Arden's past; Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.
- 43m
- Directed by Michael Uppendahl
- Written by Jessica Sharzer
Guest stars
- Chloë Sevigny Shelley
- Fredric Lehne Frank McCann
- John Lee Ames Rudy
- Franka Potente Anne Frank / Charlotte Brown
- Barbara Tarbuck Mother Superior Claudia
- Matthew John Armstrong Detective Byers
- Joel McKinnon Miller Detective Connors
- Britne Oldford Alma Walker
Episode 5I Am Anne Frank (2)Aired November 14, 2012
Sister Jude employs a renowned Nazi hunter to gather evidence against Arden; Kit makes a surprising confession; Bloody Face is unmasked.
- 43m
- Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
- Written by Brad Falchuk
Guest stars
- Chloë Sevigny Shelley
- Fredric Lehne Frank McCann
- Clea DuVall Wendy Peyser
- David Chisum Jim Brown
- Franka Potente Anne Frank / Charlotte Brown
- Valorie Hubbard Mrs. Hindsman
- Mark Margolis Sam Goodman
- Matthew John Armstrong Detective Byers
Episode 6The Origins of MonstrosityAired November 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.
- 42m
- Directed by David Semel
- Written by Ryan Murphy
Guest stars
- Chloë Sevigny Shelley
- Mark Consuelos Spivey
- Dylan McDermott Johnny Morgan
- Jenna Dewan Teresa Morrison
- Amy Farrington Mrs. Reynolds
- Nikki Hahn Jenny Reynolds
- Mark Margolis Sam Goodman
- Eugene Byrd Greyson's Partner
Episode 7Dark CousinAired November 28, 2012
Sister Mary Eunice is terrified to discover a dark angel at Briarcliff; Kit makes a bold move to be reunited with Grace.
- 42m
- Directed by Michael Rymer
- Written by Tim Minear
Guest stars
- Fredric Lehne Frank McCann
- Mark Margolis Sam Goodman
- William Mapother Driver
- Sean Patrick Thomas Terry
- Tongayi Chirisa Miles
- Debra Christofferson Mrs. Stone
- Frances Conroy Angel of Death
- Chelsey Valentine Missy Stone
Episode 8Unholy NightAired December 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.
- 40m
- Directed by Michael Lehmann
- Written by James Wong
Guest stars
- Fredric Lehne Frank McCann
- Lara Harris Rhonda Lancaster
- Chris McGarry Mr. Lancaster
- Ian McShane Leigh Emerson
- Barbara Tarbuck Mother Superior Claudia
- Britne Oldford Alma Walker
Episode 9The Coat HangerAired December 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.
- 41m
- Directed by Jeremy Podeswa
- Written by Jennifer Salt
Guest stars
- Fredric Lehne Frank McCann
- Dylan McDermott Johnny Morgan
- Jenna Dewan Teresa Morrison
- Ian McShane Leigh Emerson
- Brooke Smith Dr. Gardner
- Barbara Tarbuck Mother Superior Claudia
- Frances Conroy Angel of Death
- Naomi Grossman Pepper
Episode 10The Name GameAired January 2, 2013
The Monsignor confronts the Devil. Dr. Arden's experiments reach a shocking conclusion. Dr. Thredson facilitates a surprising reunion for Kit.
- 40m
- Directed by Michael Lehmann
- Written by Jessica Sharzer
Guest stars
- Mark Consuelos Spivey
- Ezra Buzzington Sedated Patient
- Barbara Tarbuck Mother Superior Claudia
- Frances Conroy Angel of Death
Episode 11Spilt MilkAired January 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.
- 46m
- Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
- Written by Brad Falchuk
Guest stars
- Dylan McDermott Johnny Morgan
- Clea DuVall Wendy Peyser
- Barbara Tarbuck Mother Superior Claudia
- Jill Marie Jones Pandora
- Matthew John Armstrong Detective Byers
- Joel McKinnon Miller Detective Connors
- Britne Oldford Alma Walker
- Jim Calvert Reporter #3
Episode 12ContinuumAired January 16, 2013
A deadly new inmate threatens Sister Jude's chance of release; Grace's obsession with the aliens turns violent.
- 44m
- Directed by Craig Zisk
- Written by Ryan Murphy
Guest stars
- Dylan McDermott Johnny Morgan
- Clea DuVall Wendy Peyser
- Robin Bartlett Dr. Miranda Camp
- Britne Oldford Alma Walker
- Jack Conley Officer Woods
- Frances Conroy Angel of Death
- Mark D. Espinoza Jorge
Episode 13Madness EndsAired January 23, 2013
Johnny sets out to complete his father's work; Lana leads the charge to finally shut down Briarcliff.
- 47m
- Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
- Written by Tim Minear
Guest stars
- Dylan McDermott Johnny Morgan
- Jenna Dewan Teresa Morrison
- Frances Conroy Angel of Death
- Camille Chen April Mayfield
- Mark D. Espinoza Jorge
- Joan Severance Marian
- Chloë Sevigny Shelley (archive footage)
- Victoria Reid Asylum Inmate