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s05e11 · 2019-11-04
Ended · US
The Affair
Paramount+ with Showtime Scripted
What it is
At once deeply observed and intriguingly elusive, The Affair explores the emotional effects of an extramarital relationship.Noah is a New York City schoolteacher and novelist who is happily married, but resents his dependence on his wealthy father-in-law. Alison is a young waitress trying to piece her life and marriage back together in the wake of a tragedy. The provocative drama unfolds when Alison and Noah meet in Montauk at the end of Long Island.
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12 this season · 53 totals02e01 Episode 1 2015-10-05 02:00
Episode 1
Noah and Helen try to have an amicable divorce, but inescapable conflict is revealed; Helen experiences surprising developments.
s02e02 Episode 2 2015-10-12 02:00
Episode 2
Alison's summer with Noah is interrupted by an unwelcome guest. Meanwhile, Cole's self-destructive lifestyle causes everyone to become concerned.
s02e03 Episode 3 2015-10-19 02:00
Episode 3
Noah's undying love for Alison leads to serious consequences. Meanwhile, Alison discovers a surprising truth about how to sustain a marriage.
s02e04 Episode 4 2015-10-26 02:00
Episode 4
Helen makes an innocent mistake that leads to outrageous consequences. Meanwhile, a court order leads to a dire setback for Noah and Alison.
s02e05 Episode 5 2015-11-02 03:00
Episode 5
Alison is thrown by an unpleasant shift in behavior from her Hudson Valley hosts and furious with Noah after a chance discovery about his new book. Meanwhile, Cole rejects Scotty's plan to make money for the family and enjoys an unexpected connection with someone new; and Scotty catches Cole in a situation best kept secret.
s02e06 Episode 6 2015-11-09 03:00
Episode 6
A medical emergency with Martin casts Helen and Noah's litigation process in a new light; Helen makes a long-overdue decision; Noah is surprised when Alison wants to stay with her mother at the Sousanna Institute and realizes that the dynamics of their relationship have shifted, which leads to some troublesome discoveries.
s02e07 Episode 7 2015-11-16 03:00
Episode 7
Alison's mother raises concerns about Noah and Alison's new lifestyle; Alison confronts Noah about his revealing new book over Thanksgiving dinner; Cole lashes out at Luisa and is further alienated from his family in the wake of startling revelations.
s02e08 Episode 8 2015-11-23 03:00
Episode 8
Helen is bewildered by Whitney's future plans; Helen surprises Noah with a difficult admission; Noah faces increased temptations when his fame escalates.
s02e09 Episode 9 2015-11-30 03:00
Episode 9
Alison weathers a momentous journey alone; Helen receives unexpected attention from a sexy but exasperating source; Noah faces a terrible reckoning; Cole is pushed to the edge by an array of challenges.
s02e10 Episode 10 2015-12-07 03:00
Episode 10
Noah grapples with some essential questions. Meanwhile, Alison begins to doubt a recent ambition, and renewed interactions with the Lockhart brothers force her to consider a harrowing possibility.
s02e11 Episode 11 2015-12-14 03:00
Episode 11
A series of revelations rattle Noah; Alison makes a momentous decision.
s02e12 Episode 12 2015-12-21 03:00
Episode 12
Season 2 ends as events set in motion long ago come to their conclusion. A startling admission causes Noah to withdraw from his new life. Meanwhile, Alison is honest with Noah and herself; a dispute between Cole and Scotty is followed by tragedy; and a turn in Noah's trial results in a shocking event.