13 episodes • October 17, 2012 - January 23, 2013

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.

13 episodes

1. 

   #1

   Welcome to Briarcliff

   46 min • Oct 17, 2012 (14 years ago)

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

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   Tricks and Treats

   44 min • Oct 24, 2012 (14 years ago)

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

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   Nor'easter

   42 min • Oct 31, 2012 (14 years ago)

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

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   I Am Anne Frank (1)

   43 min • Nov 7, 2012 (14 years ago)

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

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   I Am Anne Frank (2)

   43 min • Nov 14, 2012 (13 years ago)

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

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   The Origins of Monstrosity

   42 min • Nov 21, 2012 (13 years ago)

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

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   Dark Cousin

   42 min • Nov 28, 2012 (13 years ago)

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

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   Unholy Night

   40 min • Dec 5, 2012 (13 years ago)

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

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   The Coat Hanger

   41 min • Dec 12, 2012 (13 years ago)

   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.

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    The Name Game

    40 min • Jan 2, 2013 (13 years ago)

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

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    #11

    Spilt Milk

    46 min • Jan 9, 2013 (13 years ago)

    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.

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    Continuum

    44 min • Jan 16, 2013 (13 years ago)

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

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    Madness Ends

    47 min • Jan 23, 2013 (13 years ago)

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