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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 James March.

Barbara Read

by Leslie Grossman

character

Episodes47

  • 6.8
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    Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

    episode S7.E2 september 2017
    Ally, Ivy and Oz meet the new neighbors. Kai runs for city council. Detective Samuels investigates a murder. A blackout terrorizes Ally.
  • 7.1
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    Neighbors from Hell

    episode S7.E3 september 2017
    The 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.
  • 7.7
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    11/9

    episode S7.E4 september 2017
    Kai begins recruiting members for his cult; Beverly struggles to stay ahead of a young reporter willing to do anything to become anchor.
  • 7.9
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    Holes

    episode S7.E5 october 2017
    Beverly'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.
  • 8
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    Mid-Western Assassin

    episode S7.E6 october 2017
    Ally takes Meadow to Dr. Rudy to confirm her story about the cult; An unexpected opponent runs against Kai in the city council election.
  • 6
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    Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag

    episode S7.E7 october 2017
    Kai 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.
  • 7.3
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    Charles (Manson) in Charge

    episode S7.E10 november 2017
    Kai begins to unravel as he starts to suspect a traitor in his ranks.
  • 7.8
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    The End

    episode S8.E1 september 2018
    After a nuclear attack, a select few must survive in a bunker dubbed Outpost Three ruled by a tyrannical matriarch.
  • 7.5
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    The Morning After

    episode S8.E2 september 2018
    Michael Langdon prepares a meeting with the guests of Outpost 3. Meanwhile, Ms. Venable and Ms. Mead have a sinister plan in store.
  • 8.3
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    Forbidden Fruit

    episode S8.E3 september 2018
    Ms. Venable and Ms. Mead enact a sinister plan on Halloween, while a figure from the past resurfaces.
  • 8.7
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    Could It Be... Satan?

    episode S8.E4 october 2018
    Michael's history as a teenager, and how he came to find himself at the Hawthorne Boy's school, is revealed.
  • 8.4
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    Boy Wonder

    episode S8.E5 october 2018
    After witnessing the Apocalypse, Cordelia must act quickly to stop Michael or face the end of days.
  • 9.2
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    Return to Murder House

    episode S8.E6 october 2018
    After being sent to the Murder House to gather information on Langdon's past, Madison and Behold discover a horrifying secret about the next Supreme.
  • 8
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    Traitor

    episode S8.E7 october 2018
    With her powers waning, Cordelia enlists the help of Coco to bring justice for the coven and take the first step in stopping Michael.
  • 6.6
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    Sojourn

    episode S8.E8 october 2018
    Michael grows desperate when his warlock allies are slaughtered and enlists the help of unlikely allies in his quest to start the apocalypse.
  • 7.4
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    Fire and Reign

    episode S8.E9 november 2018
    Michael asks the Cooperative for help with achieving world annihilation. A tragic event at the Academy sends Cordelia and Mallory into hiding.
  • 7.9
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    Apocalypse Then

    episode S8.E10 november 2018
    The witches prepare for a final epic battle with Michael.
  • 7.9
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    Camp Redwood

    episode S9.E1 september 2019
    In 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.
  • 7.5
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    Mr. Jingles

    episode S9.E2 september 2019
    Darkness descends upon the camp. Although it's lights out, evil has no curfew.
  • 7.9
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    Slashdance

    episode S9.E3 october 2019
    Imitation is the best form of tragedy. Coming clean can be pretty messy.
  • 8
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    True Killers

    episode S9.E4 october 2019
    Mr. Jingles closes in on the one who got away as the counselors rally to escape Camp Redwood.
  • 7.6
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    Red Dawn

    episode S9.E5 october 2019
    As twilight broaches, the survivors brace for a final brawl.
  • 7.6
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    Episode 100

    episode S9.E6 october 2019
    With the horrors of the night behind them the survivors deal with the fallout of their choices.
  • 8.1
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    The Lady in White

    episode S9.E7 october 2019
    A hidden chapter of Camp Redwood is revealed. The survivors help a stranded hitchhiker.
  • 7.4
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    Rest in Pieces

    episode S9.E8 november 2019
    A deadly trio emerges, hell-bent on unleashing a new era at Camp Redwood. Our former counselors desperately try to keep history from repeating itself.
  • 8.3
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    Final Girl

    episode S9.E9 november 2019
    Camp Redwood draws in a lost soul looking for closure.
  • 7.9
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    Cape Fear

    episode S10.E1 august 2021
    A 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.
  • 8.2
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    Pale

    episode S10.E2 august 2021
    A quick fix for Harry's writer's block has unexpected side effects. Two eccentric locals offer Harry a helping hand.
  • 8
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    Thirst

    episode S10.E3 september 2021
    Harry's newfound talent brings an unexpected visitor to town. Alma decides to take matters into her own hands.
  • 7.8
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    Blood Buffet

    episode S10.E4 september 2021
    The dark history of Provincetown and its residents is brought to light.
  • 8.4
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    Gaslight

    episode S10.E5 september 2021
    Harry struggles to keep Alma under control. Doris is pushed past her limits.
  • 4.9
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    Winter Kills

    episode S10.E6 september 2021
    Ursula devises a sinister plan. The Gardners write their final act.
  • 5.6
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    Take Me to Your Leader

    episode S10.E7 september 2021
    A group of college students on a camping trip are swept up in a horrifying and deadly conspiracy decades in the making.
  • 6.1
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    Inside

    episode S10.E8 october 2021
    The president struggles with the morality of a deal he must make.
  • 5.4
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    Blue Moon

    episode S10.E9 october 2021
    An unexpected visitor arrives at the White House and reveals the details of a very horrific plan.
  • 3.9
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    The Future Perfect

    episode S10.E10 october 2021
    Mamie takes matters into her own hands. The fate of the future is revealed.
  • 6
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    Something's Coming

    episode S11.E1 october 2022
    Mysterious deaths and disappearances ramp up in the city. A doctor makes a frightening discovery, and a local reporter becomes tomorrow's headline.
  • 6.2
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    Thank You For Your Service

    episode S11.E2 october 2022
    Gino grapples with his trauma. Patrick's search takes him to dark places. A stranger contacts Hannah with a grave warning.
  • 6.3
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    Smoke Signals

    episode S11.E3 october 2022
    Without the NYPD's help, Gino is forced to get resourceful. A traumatizing event brings dangerous suspects closer than ever.
  • 6.2
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    Black Out

    episode S11.E4 october 2022
    As darkness consumes the city, evil takes root in the unlikeliest of places...
  • 6.2
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    Bad Fortune

    episode S11.E5 november 2022
    Hannah receives concerning news while Patrick suffers a loss. The city's most dangerous resident reveals his true motives.
  • 6.5
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    The Body

    episode S11.E6 november 2022
    A chilling event from Patrick's past returns to haunt him. Gino and Henry are determined to uncover it at any cost.
  • 6.1
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    The Sentinel

    episode S11.E7 november 2022
    Patrick's search reaches an epic conclusion. The group reshifts their focus, but a different plan is in store for Hannah.
  • 5.4
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    Fire Island

    episode S11.E8 november 2022
    Terrifying events at Fire Island rupture the group and force them to reconsider everything.
  • 5
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    Requiem 1981/1987: Part 1

    episode S11.E9 november 2022
    As vitality expires, two old friends are led through unique journeys of retrospection.
  • 4.8
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    Requiem 1981/1987: Part 2

    episode S11.E10 november 2022
    Grief and peril dominate Gino. The discovery of a tragedy becomes a revelation for Adam.
  • 5.9
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    Vanishing Twin

    episode S12.E4 october 2023
    With help from Siobhan, a major announcement helps restore Anna's public image. Behind closed doors however, something powerful seems to be taking over.

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  • 7.8
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    8% of the votes

    The End

    episode S8.E1 september 2018
    After a nuclear attack, a select few must survive in a bunker dubbed Outpost Three ruled by a tyrannical matriarch.
  • 8
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    6% of the votes

    Traitor

    episode S8.E7 october 2018
    With her powers waning, Cordelia enlists the help of Coco to bring justice for the coven and take the first step in stopping Michael.
  • 8
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    0% of the votes

    Thirst

    episode S10.E3 september 2021
    Harry's newfound talent brings an unexpected visitor to town. Alma decides to take matters into her own hands.

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