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American Horror Story · Season 2

American Horror Story season 2 episode 8: Unholy Night

Aired 5 December 201240 minRated TV-MA

7.8TMDB · 72 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 “Unholy Night”

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

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 8 of 13 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
  • It runs about 40 minutes.
  • Directed by Michael Lehmann, written by James Wong.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.8 out of 10 (72 votes).

American Horror Story trailer

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
Michael Lehmann
Writer
James Wong
Guest stars
Fredric Lehne as Frank McCannLara Harris as Rhonda LancasterChris McGarry as Mr. LancasterIan McShane as Leigh EmersonBarbara Tarbuck as Mother Superior ClaudiaBritne Oldford as Alma Walker

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.