Episode 1: Episode 1
Release Date
Oct 17, 2012
Genre
Horror, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Rating
TV-MA
Network
FX
Language
English
Episode Summary
In 1964 at Briarcliff Manor, a reporter visits a creepy asylum to uncover its secrets, but strict nuns lock her inside. Meanwhile, a young man is accused of a shocking crime. This spooky season opener, “Welcome to Briarcliff,” mixes mystery, suspense, and strange characters, pulling viewers into a haunting story.
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Cast & Crew
American Horror Story S2E1:
Zachary Quinto
Actor
Joseph Fiennes
Actor
Sarah Paulson
Actor
Evan Peters
Actor
Lily Rabe
Actor
Lizzie Brocheré
Actor
James Cromwell
Actor
Jessica Lange
Actor
Chloë Sevigny
Guest Star
Adam Levine
Guest Star
Jenna Dewan
Guest Star
Clea Duvall
Guest Star
Mark Consuelos
Guest Star
Britne Oldford
Guest Star
Joe Egender
Guest Star
Mark Engelhardt
Guest Star
Marc Aden Gray
Guest Star
Naomi Grossman
Guest Star
Gloria Laino
Guest Star
Henry G. Sanders
Guest Star
Ryan Murphy
Executive Producer
Brad Falchuk
Executive Producer
Dante Di Loreto
Executive Producer
Tim Minear
Executive Producer