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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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  1. 9.1/10(1.4k votes)

    #1 - 511

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    S5:E11

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  2. 9.0/10(4 votes)

    #2 - 408

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    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:N/A
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  3. 8.5/10(6 votes)

    #3 - 401

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    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
  4. 8.4/10(660 votes)

    #4 - 510

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    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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  5. 8.3/10(634 votes)

    #5 - 509

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    S5:E9

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

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  6. 8.2/10(8 votes)

    #6 - 9

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    S1:E9

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

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  8. 8.2/10(4 votes)

    #7 - 409

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    S4:E9

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

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    Director:Sam Gold
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  9. 8.1/10(7 votes)

    #8 - 10

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    S1:E10

    Detective Jeffries makes significant progress on his case.

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  10. 8.1/10(639 votes)

    #9 - 309

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    S3:E9

    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.

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    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:N/A
  11. 7.9/10(8 votes)

    #10 - 212

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    S2:E12

    Events set in motion long ago come to their conclusion.

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  12. 7.8/10(7 votes)

    #11 - 207

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    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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  13. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #12 - 402

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    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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  14. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #13 - 403

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    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:N/A
  15. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - 404

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    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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  16. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #15 - 406

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    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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  17. 7.7/10(7 votes)

    #16 - 7

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    S1:E7

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

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  18. 7.7/10(618 votes)

    #17 - 305

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    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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  19. 7.6/10(8 votes)

    #18 - 204

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    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:N/A
  20. 7.5/10(8 votes)

    #19 - 4

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    S1:E4

    Noah and Alison grow closer on a day trip to remote Block Island.

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  21. 7.5/10(641 votes)

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    S3:E2

    One year earlier: after a stern request from Noah leaves Helen devastated, various pressures cause Helen and Vik to reexamine their relationship. Alison returns to Montauk after a crisis only to have her worst fears realized.

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    Director:John Dahl
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  22. 7.5/10(590 votes)

    #21 - 304

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    S3:E4

    Cole is put in an increasingly impossible situation by Alison's return to his life. Alison must contend with Luisa while attempting to reconnect with her daughter. Simultaneously, a dangerous passion threatens to wreck everything.

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    Director:John Dahl
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  23. 7.5/10(538 votes)

    #22 - 306

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    S3:E6

    An unexplained absence sends Helen on a journey of increasingly troublesome discoveries. Compelled to return to a place he's spent his life trying to escape, Noah attempts to repair his relationship with Martin.

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  24. 7.5/10(549 votes)

    #23 - 308

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    S3:E8

    An unexpected cause to celebrate provokes a sobering realization in Alison. Soon after, a startling warning leaves her pondering the unthinkable. Cole's frustrations with Alison come to a head, revealing a radical truth.

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    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:N/A
  25. 7.5/10(502 votes)

    #24 - 508

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    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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  26. 7.4/10(7 votes)

    #25 - 5

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    S1:E5

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

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Best Episodes Summary

"511" is the best rated episode of "The Affair". It scored 9.1/10 based on 1397 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/3/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "408".