American Horror Stories has returned for another bout of scary tales to keep you up at night, and Season 2 is packed full of fresh narratives and cast additions.
We confirm how many episodes are in American Horror Stories Season 2, highlight the release schedule on FX and Hulu, and see what fans are saying about Season 2’s debut episode.
Created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk for FX on Hulu, American Horror Stories is a spin-off anthology series to American Horror Story, following a different story each episode starring returning cast members Matt Bomer, Denis O’Hare, Dylan McDermott, Jamie Brewer, and more.
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How many episodes are in American Horror Stories Season 2?
American Horror Stories Season 2 is confirmed to have 8 episodes, which is a higher count than Season 1 which produced seven episodes.
Each installment lasts between 38-49 minutes and the first episode of Season 2, Dollhouse, premiered on Thursday, July 21, 2022.
Dollhouse put crazy dollmaker Van Wirt, played by Denis O’Hare, in the spotlight, showcasing the kidnapping of several women to compete in Van Wirt’s twisted pageant.
American Horror Stories Season 2 release schedule
Like its predecessor, American Horror Stories Season 2 will follow the pattern of releasing weekly on FX and Hulu every Thursday.
Going by the platform’s previously released schedule, this puts the finale of American Horror Stories Season 2 on Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Below, we have highlighted the episode titles of Season 2 and all of the release dates to mark in your calendar:
- Episode 1: Dollhouse – July 21, 2022
- Episode 2: Necro – July 28, 2022
- Episode 3: Aura – August 4, 2022
- Episode 4: Drive – August 11, 2022
- Episode 5: Bloody Mary – August 18, 2022
- Episode 6: Facelift – August 25, 2022
- Episode 7: Milkmaids – September 1, 2022
- Episode 8: Lake – September 8, 2022
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Fans react to American Horror Stories Season 2
Straight off the bat, the American Horror Story fandom has responded positively to the first episode of Season 2, with some stating that they can see an improvement from Season 1.
Praise was also given to the writing and directing of the debut episode, with many admitting that the ending left them in shock.
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American Horror Stories Season 2 is now showing on FX on Hulu.