The Best Episodes of The Affair

A hopeful epiphany leads Cole on a journey to a horrific discovery. Noah questions his role in tragic events.

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It's Whitney's wedding day and everything comes full circle.

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Ben finally confesses the truth to Alison. But is it too late for their relationship?

Director: Sam Gold

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Events set in motion long ago come to their conclusion.

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Noah and Anton visit Yale where Noah encounters an old friend. An immensely difficult day forces Cole and Luisa to reexamine their relationship. Helen gets a new perspective on life.

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Noah and Helen face a revelation. Alison spirals towards a reckoning.

Director: Jeffrey Reiner

Writer: Sarah Treem, Hagai Levi

Vik decides it’s time he started living for himself. But is he ready to face the consequences? Cole meets Nan, an old friend of his father’s, who sends him on a journey to exorcise the ghosts of his past.

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Detective Jeffries makes significant progress on his case.

Director: Jeffrey Reiner

Writer: Sarah Treem, Hagai Levi

Alison weathers a journey alone. Noah faces a terrible reckoning.

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Writer: Alena Smith

As wildfires threaten Los Angeles, Helen and Noah are forced to run for their lives and confront old wounds along the way.

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As controversy swirls around Noah, Helen and Whitney must decide where their allegiances lie.

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Alison's mother raises concerns about her and Noah's new lifestyle. Alison confronts Noah about his book. Meanwhile, Cole lashes out at Luisa and is further alienated from his family in the wake of startling revelations.

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Noah escapes the city with his family to a Long Island estate. Alison and her husband struggle to move past a tragedy. Noah and Alison meet in a chance encounter.

Director: Mark Mylod

Writer: Sarah Treem

Helen's escape to Montauk exacerbates her guilt and hastens an identity crisis: should the truth finally come out? Noah's world collapses, leaving him to process something horrific.

Director: John Dahl

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With the summer coming to an end, the Solloways are returning to Brooklyn.

Director: Ryan Fleck

Writer: Sarah Treem, Hagai Levi, Kate Robin

Helen makes an innocent mistake that leads to outrageous consequences. Meanwhile, a court order leads to a dire setback for Noah and Alison.

Director: John Dahl

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Noah grapples with questions. Alison considers a harrowing possibility.

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A series of revelations rattle Noah. Alison makes a momentous decision.

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Noah supports Anton in a decision about his future which puts Janelle in a complicated spot with her ex-husband. Alison makes a surprising discovery about her father, and another about Ben that eventually leads her back to Noah.

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Noah discovers there's more to Alison than he's been led to believe.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Sarah Treem, Hagai Levi

Noah and Helen attempting to conduct amicable divorce proceedings, but complications bring about inescapable conflict. Meanwhile, surprising developments in Helen's life lead to unexpected emotions.

Director: Jeffrey Reiner

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Alison is thrown by a shift in behavior from her hosts, and furious with Noah after a chance discovery. Meanwhile, Cole rejects Scotty's plan to make money - but not before Scotty catches him in a situation best kept secret.

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A medical emergency casts Helen and Noah's litigation process in a new light, causing Helen to make a long overdue decision. The dynamic of Noah and Alison's relationship shifts as troublesome discoveries are made.

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Helen is bewildered by Whitney's plans. Noah's fame escalates temptation.

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Alison and Noah are forced to confront new obstacles at home.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Sarah Treem, Hagai Levi, Kate Robin