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American Horror Story · Season 2

American Horror Story season 2 episode 6: The Origins of Monstrosity

Aired 21 November 201242 minRated TV-MA

7.3TMDB · 75 votesMark watched

Where to watch American Horror Story Season 2 in Australia

American Horror Story season 2 is streaming in Australia on Binge (subscription), Foxtel Now (subscription) and Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $19.99 and Fetch TV from $19.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “The Origins of Monstrosity”

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

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 6 of 13 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 5 first.
  • It runs about 42 minutes.
  • Directed by David Semel, written by Ryan Murphy.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 (75 votes).

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The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
David Semel
Writer
Ryan Murphy
Guest stars
Chloë Sevigny as ShelleyMark Consuelos as SpiveyDylan McDermott as Johnny MorganJenna Dewan as Teresa MorrisonAmy Farrington as Mrs. ReynoldsNikki Hahn as Jenny ReynoldsMark Margolis as Sam GoodmanEugene Byrd as Greyson's Partner

Credits: TMDB.

More from American Horror Story Season 2

  1. E01
  2. E02
  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  9. E09
  10. E10
  11. E11
  12. E12
  13. E13

Every episode of Season 2American Horror Story episode guide

Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.