Monsignor Timothy Howard is a fictional character portrayed by Joseph Fiennes in the TV series American Horror Story.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Welcome to Briarcliff (season 2), they were 42 years old.
They appear in 13 episodes out of a total of 132 aired so far and have accumulated 777 positive votes.
The character of Monsignor Timothy Howard is mainly associated with Misty Day, Dr. Arthur Arden and Dr. Oliver Thredson.
Episodes13
Welcome to Briarcliff
episode S2.E1 october 2012After a life-changing experience, a young man is admitted into a notorious insane asylum, while a local reporter is determined to get the full story.
Tricks and Treats
episode S2.E2 october 2012An exorcist is summoned to Briarcliff to help save a troubled farm boy. Sister Jude's darkest secret is revealed.
Nor'easter
episode S2.E3 october 2012A group of patients plan an escape from the asylum during a violent storm.
I Am Anne Frank: Part 1
episode S2.E4 november 2012A new patient claiming to be Anne Frank exposes Arden's past. Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.
I Am Anne Frank: Part 2
episode S2.E5 november 2012Sister Jude digs up dirt on Arden. Kit makes a surprising confession. Bloody Face is unmasked.
The Origins of Monstrosity
episode S2.E6 november 2012A mysterious little girl is abandoned at Briarcliff. The Monsignor makes a Faustian pact with Dr. Arden. The origin of Bloody Face is revealed.
Dark Cousin
episode S2.E7 november 2012Sister Mary Eunice is terrified to discover a dark angel has descended on Briarcliff. Kit makes a bold move to be reunited with Grace.
Unholy Night
episode S2.E8 december 2012A murderous Santa wreaks havoc on the asylum. Sister Jude faces off with the Devil. Arden has a shocking encounter in the Death Chute.
The Coat Hanger
episode S2.E9 december 2012The Monsignor takes on an unlikely convert. Lana secures a new piece of evidence that can exonerate Kit. Arden witnesses a miraculous return.
The Name Game
episode S2.E10 january 2013The Monsignor confronts the Devil. Arden's experiments reach a shocking conclusion. Dr. Thredson facilitates a surprising reunion for Kit.
Spilt Milk
episode S2.E11 january 2013Grace brings Kit devastating news about the aliens' experiments on Alma. Dr. Thredson receives an unexpected visitor. The Monsignor goes to extreme lengths to silence Jude.
Continuum
episode S2.E12 january 2013A deadly new inmate threatens Sister Jude's chance of release from Briarcliff. Grace's obsession with the aliens turns violent.
Madness Ends
episode S2.E13 january 2013Johnny sets out to complete his father's work. Lana leads the charge to finally shut down Briarcliff.
- Welcome to Briarcliff
- Tricks and Treats
- Nor'easter
- I Am Anne Frank: Part 1
- I Am Anne Frank: Part 2
- The Origins of Monstrosity
- Dark Cousin
- Unholy Night
- The Coat Hanger
- The Name Game
- Spilt Milk
- Continuum
- Madness Ends
Best moments10
- The Monsignor confronts the Devil. Arden's experiments reach a shocking conclusion. Dr. Thredson facilitates a surprising reunion for Kit.
- The Monsignor takes on an unlikely convert. Lana secures a new piece of evidence that can exonerate Kit. Arden witnesses a miraculous return.
- A murderous Santa wreaks havoc on the asylum. Sister Jude faces off with the Devil. Arden has a shocking encounter in the Death Chute.
- Grace brings Kit devastating news about the aliens' experiments on Alma. Dr. Thredson receives an unexpected visitor. The Monsignor goes to extreme lengths to silence Jude.
- After a life-changing experience, a young man is admitted into a notorious insane asylum, while a local reporter is determined to get the full story.
- An exorcist is summoned to Briarcliff to help save a troubled farm boy. Sister Jude's darkest secret is revealed.
- A group of patients plan an escape from the asylum during a violent storm.
- A new patient claiming to be Anne Frank exposes Arden's past. Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.
- Sister Jude digs up dirt on Arden. Kit makes a surprising confession. Bloody Face is unmasked.
- A mysterious little girl is abandoned at Briarcliff. The Monsignor makes a Faustian pact with Dr. Arden. The origin of Bloody Face is revealed.
- The Name Game
- The Coat Hanger
- Unholy Night
- Spilt Milk
- Welcome to Briarcliff
- Tricks and Treats
- Nor'easter
- I Am Anne Frank: Part 1
- I Am Anne Frank: Part 2
- The Origins of Monstrosity