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The Best Episodes of The Affair

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The Best Episodes of The Affair

The Affair explores the emotional effects of an extramarital relationship between Noah Solloway and Alison Lockhart after the two meet in the resort town of...

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    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #1 - 408

    S4:E8

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - 510

    S5:E10

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.5/10(975 votes)

    #3 - 9

    S1:E9

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

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    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #4 - 401

    S4:E1

    Noah struggles to adjust to his new life after moving to Los Angeles to be closer to his kids. He attempts to reach a gifted but troubled student while under the stern eye of the school's principal. Helen finally discovers the source of her anxiety, only to be blindsided by a new catastrophe. Season premiere.

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    Director:Mike Figgis
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    8.4/10(975 votes)

    #5 - 10

    S1:E10

    Detective Jeffries makes significant progress on his case.

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    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - 509

    S5:E9

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - 511

    S5:E11

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #8 - 409

    S4:E9

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

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    Director:Sam Gold
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.1/10(1.6k votes)

    #9 - 1

    S1:E1

    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.

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    Director:Mark Mylod
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    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #10 - 212

    S2:E12

    Events set in motion long ago come to their conclusion.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(879 votes)

    #11 - 7

    S1:E7

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

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    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #12 - 501

    S5:E1

    Noah embarks on his journey with the Descent movie by getting acquainted with his star, Sasha Mann. Helen mourns a tragic event. Sierra welcomes a new arrival. Joanie struggles with an upcoming birthday.

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    Director:Colin Bucksey
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    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #13 - 508

    S5:E8

    Allegations against Noah surface and he seeks guidance on how to handle the situation. Helen celebrates a birthday and protects Sierra during an extremely trying time.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.9/10(890 votes)

    #14 - 6

    S1:E6

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

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    7.8/10(915 votes)

    #15 - 5

    S1:E5

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

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    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #16 - 207

    S2:E7

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #17 - 402

    S4:E2

    Cole tries to keep Alison’s behavior from ruining an important deal while Luisa’s legal status threatens their future. An encounter with a local surfer leads Cole to question if he’s the same person he used to be. Alison is saved by a handsome stranger.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #18 - 403

    S4:E3

    Noah’s attempt to teach his students a lesson in civil duty spirals out of control. Helen can’t handle Vik’s decision and goes behind his back, only to find resistance everywhere she turns.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #19 - 404

    S4:E4

    Alison and Ben dig into her past and begin confronting her fears. Cole’s relationship with Alison is jeopardizing his marriage to Luisa.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #20 - 406

    S4:E6

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.7/10(1.1k votes)

    #21 - 2

    S1:E2

    Noah and Alison are forced to consider an inevitability.

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    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #22 - 211

    S2:E11

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #23 - 305

    S3:E5

    Alison is motivated to spend a memorable day with Noah on Block Island for an unusual reason. Noah is left wistful by their profound connection, until the problems from which he was escaping return with a shocking force.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.6/10(836 votes)

    #24 - 8

    S1:E8

    A chance encounter with Alison leads to an uncomfortable truth.

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    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #25 - 204

    S2:E4

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

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    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"408" is the best rated episode of "The Affair". It scored 9/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/5/2018. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "510".