[s1e11] — Birth

: Violet seeks help from the medium Billie Dean Howard to find a way to banish the spirits of Chad and Patrick, who are planning to steal one of the babies. Key Character Moments

: One twin dies shortly after birth; the other, believed by Hayden to be the "demonic" child, survives. Guide to Key Scenes

: She successfully delivers twins but dies from blood loss shortly after the second baby is born. [S1E11] Birth

: Violet and Billie Dean attempt a banishment ritual ("Croatoan") to rid the house of Chad and Patrick. While the ritual itself fails, it highlights the growing power of the spirits within the house.

: Vivien goes into labor unexpectedly early while trying to escape the house. Because her car fails, she is forced to give birth inside the house, assisted by the ghosts of Dr. Charles Montgomery and nurses from the 1960s. : Violet seeks help from the medium Billie

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: Ben Harmon is left as the only living member of his family in the house, setting the stage for the season finale, "Afterbirth". : Violet and Billie Dean attempt a banishment

The eleventh episode of American Horror Story: Murder House , titled originally aired on December 14, 2011. It serves as the penultimate episode of the season and is a critical turning point for the Harmon family. Episode Overview