Barbara Read is a fictional character portrayed by Leslie Grossman in the TV series American Horror Story.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (season 7), they were 45 years old.
They appear in 47 episodes out of a total of 132 aired so far and have accumulated 1024 positive votes.
The character of Barbara Read is mainly associated with Winter Anderson, Lana Winters and Madison Montgomery.
Episodes47
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
episode S7.E2 september 2017Ally, Ivy and Oz meet the new neighbors. Kai runs for city council. Detective Samuels investigates a murder. A blackout terrorizes Ally.
Neighbors from Hell
episode S7.E3 september 2017The community turns on Ally, as she and Ivy are the target of a series of disturbing events; Beverly reports on a serial killer in the area.
11/9
episode S7.E4 september 2017Kai begins recruiting members for his cult; Beverly struggles to stay ahead of a young reporter willing to do anything to become anchor.
Holes
episode S7.E5 october 2017Beverly's journalistic integrity is called into question; Kai plans to broadcast a gruesome murder committed by the cult; Ally's phobias reach a new low.
Mid-Western Assassin
episode S7.E6 october 2017Ally takes Meadow to Dr. Rudy to confirm her story about the cult; An unexpected opponent runs against Kai in the city council election.
Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag
episode S7.E7 october 2017Kai begins to solidify his grasp in power; Bebe Babbitt, the former lover of the first female cult leader Valerie Solanas, warns Beverley, Ivy, and Winter about Kai.
Charles (Manson) in Charge
episode S7.E10 november 2017Kai begins to unravel as he starts to suspect a traitor in his ranks.
The End
episode S8.E1 september 2018After a nuclear attack, a select few must survive in a bunker dubbed Outpost Three ruled by a tyrannical matriarch.
The Morning After
episode S8.E2 september 2018Michael Langdon prepares a meeting with the guests of Outpost 3. Meanwhile, Ms. Venable and Ms. Mead have a sinister plan in store.
Forbidden Fruit
episode S8.E3 september 2018Ms. Venable and Ms. Mead enact a sinister plan on Halloween, while a figure from the past resurfaces.
Could It Be... Satan?
episode S8.E4 october 2018Michael's history as a teenager, and how he came to find himself at the Hawthorne Boy's school, is revealed.
Boy Wonder
episode S8.E5 october 2018After witnessing the Apocalypse, Cordelia must act quickly to stop Michael or face the end of days.
Return to Murder House
episode S8.E6 october 2018After being sent to the Murder House to gather information on Langdon's past, Madison and Behold discover a horrifying secret about the next Supreme.
Traitor
episode S8.E7 october 2018With her powers waning, Cordelia enlists the help of Coco to bring justice for the coven and take the first step in stopping Michael.
Sojourn
episode S8.E8 october 2018Michael grows desperate when his warlock allies are slaughtered and enlists the help of unlikely allies in his quest to start the apocalypse.
Fire and Reign
episode S8.E9 november 2018Michael asks the Cooperative for help with achieving world annihilation. A tragic event at the Academy sends Cordelia and Mallory into hiding.
Apocalypse Then
episode S8.E10 november 2018The witches prepare for a final epic battle with Michael.
Camp Redwood
episode S9.E1 september 2019In the summer of 1984, five friends escape Los Angeles to work as counselors at Camp Redwood. As they adjust to their new jobs, they quickly learn that the only thing scarier than campfire tales is the past coming to haunt you.
Mr. Jingles
episode S9.E2 september 2019Darkness descends upon the camp. Although it's lights out, evil has no curfew.
Slashdance
episode S9.E3 october 2019Imitation is the best form of tragedy. Coming clean can be pretty messy.
True Killers
episode S9.E4 october 2019Mr. Jingles closes in on the one who got away as the counselors rally to escape Camp Redwood.
Red Dawn
episode S9.E5 october 2019As twilight broaches, the survivors brace for a final brawl.
Episode 100
episode S9.E6 october 2019With the horrors of the night behind them the survivors deal with the fallout of their choices.
The Lady in White
episode S9.E7 october 2019A hidden chapter of Camp Redwood is revealed. The survivors help a stranded hitchhiker.
Rest in Pieces
episode S9.E8 november 2019A deadly trio emerges, hell-bent on unleashing a new era at Camp Redwood. Our former counselors desperately try to keep history from repeating itself.
Final Girl
episode S9.E9 november 2019Camp Redwood draws in a lost soul looking for closure.
Cape Fear
episode S10.E1 august 2021A struggling writer, his pregnant wife, and their daughter move to an isolated beach town for the winter. Once they're settled in, the town's true residents begin to make themselves known.
Pale
episode S10.E2 august 2021A quick fix for Harry's writer's block has unexpected side effects. Two eccentric locals offer Harry a helping hand.
Thirst
episode S10.E3 september 2021Harry's newfound talent brings an unexpected visitor to town. Alma decides to take matters into her own hands.
Blood Buffet
episode S10.E4 september 2021The dark history of Provincetown and its residents is brought to light.
Gaslight
episode S10.E5 september 2021Harry struggles to keep Alma under control. Doris is pushed past her limits.
Winter Kills
episode S10.E6 september 2021Ursula devises a sinister plan. The Gardners write their final act.
Take Me to Your Leader
episode S10.E7 september 2021A group of college students on a camping trip are swept up in a horrifying and deadly conspiracy decades in the making.
Inside
episode S10.E8 october 2021The president struggles with the morality of a deal he must make.
Blue Moon
episode S10.E9 october 2021An unexpected visitor arrives at the White House and reveals the details of a very horrific plan.
The Future Perfect
episode S10.E10 october 2021Mamie takes matters into her own hands. The fate of the future is revealed.
Something's Coming
episode S11.E1 october 2022Mysterious deaths and disappearances ramp up in the city. A doctor makes a frightening discovery, and a local reporter becomes tomorrow's headline.
Thank You For Your Service
episode S11.E2 october 2022Gino grapples with his trauma. Patrick's search takes him to dark places. A stranger contacts Hannah with a grave warning.
Smoke Signals
episode S11.E3 october 2022Without the NYPD's help, Gino is forced to get resourceful. A traumatizing event brings dangerous suspects closer than ever.
Black Out
episode S11.E4 october 2022As darkness consumes the city, evil takes root in the unlikeliest of places...
Bad Fortune
episode S11.E5 november 2022Hannah receives concerning news while Patrick suffers a loss. The city's most dangerous resident reveals his true motives.
The Body
episode S11.E6 november 2022A chilling event from Patrick's past returns to haunt him. Gino and Henry are determined to uncover it at any cost.
The Sentinel
episode S11.E7 november 2022Patrick's search reaches an epic conclusion. The group reshifts their focus, but a different plan is in store for Hannah.
Fire Island
episode S11.E8 november 2022Terrifying events at Fire Island rupture the group and force them to reconsider everything.
Requiem 1981/1987: Part 1
episode S11.E9 november 2022As vitality expires, two old friends are led through unique journeys of retrospection.
Requiem 1981/1987: Part 2
episode S11.E10 november 2022Grief and peril dominate Gino. The discovery of a tragedy becomes a revelation for Adam.
Vanishing Twin
episode S12.E4 october 2023With help from Siobhan, a major announcement helps restore Anna's public image. Behind closed doors however, something powerful seems to be taking over.
- Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
- Neighbors from Hell
- 11/9
- Holes
- Mid-Western Assassin
- Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag
- Charles (Manson) in Charge
- The End
- The Morning After
- Forbidden Fruit
- Could It Be... Satan?
- Boy Wonder
- Return to Murder House
- Traitor
- Sojourn
- Fire and Reign
- Apocalypse Then
- Camp Redwood
- Mr. Jingles
- Slashdance
- True Killers
- Red Dawn
- Episode 100
- The Lady in White
- Rest in Pieces
- Final Girl
- Cape Fear
- Pale
- Thirst
- Blood Buffet
- Gaslight
- Winter Kills
- Take Me to Your Leader
- Inside
- Blue Moon
- The Future Perfect
- Something's Coming
- Thank You For Your Service
- Smoke Signals
- Black Out
- Bad Fortune
- The Body
- The Sentinel
- Fire Island
- Requiem 1981/1987: Part 1
- Requiem 1981/1987: Part 2
- Vanishing Twin
Best moments3
- After a nuclear attack, a select few must survive in a bunker dubbed Outpost Three ruled by a tyrannical matriarch.
- With her powers waning, Cordelia enlists the help of Coco to bring justice for the coven and take the first step in stopping Michael.
- Harry's newfound talent brings an unexpected visitor to town. Alma decides to take matters into her own hands.
- The End
- Traitor
- Thirst