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Asylum

13 episodes · 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.

  1. 1

    Welcome to Briarcliff

    Oct 17, 201246 min★ 8.2

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

  2. 2

    Tricks and Treats

    Oct 24, 201244 min★ 8.3

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

  3. 3

    Nor'easter

    Oct 31, 201242 min★ 8.2

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

  4. 4

    I Am Anne Frank (1)

    Nov 7, 201243 min★ 8.2

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

  5. 5

    I Am Anne Frank (2)

    Nov 14, 201243 min★ 8.7

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

  6. 6

    The Origins of Monstrosity

    Nov 21, 201242 min★ 8.1

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

  7. 7

    Dark Cousin

    Nov 28, 201242 min★ 8.2

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

  8. 8

    Unholy Night

    Dec 5, 201240 min★ 8.4

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

  9. 9

    The Coat Hanger

    Dec 12, 201241 min★ 8.2

    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.

  10. 10

    The Name Game

    Jan 2, 201340 min★ 8.8

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

  11. 11

    Spilt Milk

    Jan 9, 201346 min★ 8.3

    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.

  12. 12

    Continuum

    Jan 16, 201344 min★ 7.8

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

  13. 13

    Madness Ends

    Jan 23, 201347 min★ 8.7

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