The Best Episodes of The Affair Season 2
Every episode of The Affair Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Affair Season 2!
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 Montauk in Long Island. Noah is a New York City schoolteacher with one novel published (book entitled A Person who Visits a Place) and he is struggling to write a second book. He is happily married with four children, 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 the tragic death of her child. The story of the affair is told separately, complete with distinct memory biases, from the male and female perspectives.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Affair" season 2 is "201", rated 7.9/10 from 813 user votes. It was directed by Jeffrey Reiner and written by N/A. "201" aired on 10/4/2015 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "202".
7.9/10 813 votes#1 - 201
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2015
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
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 706 votes#2 - 202
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2015
Alison's summer with Noah is interrupted by an unwelcome guest. Meanwhile, Cole's self-destructive lifestyle causes everyone to become concerned.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10 653 votes#3 - 203
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/2015
Noah's undying love for Alison leads to serious consequences. Meanwhile, Alison discovers a surprising truth about how to sustain a marriage.
Director: N/A
Writer: Alena Smith
8.0/10 668 votes#4 - 204
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/2015
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
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 650 votes#5 - 205
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2015
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 634 votes#6 - 206
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2015
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 656 votes#7 - 207
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2015
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 628 votes#8 - 208
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/2015
Helen is bewildered by Whitney's plans. Noah's fame escalates temptation.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10 763 votes#9 - 209
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/2015
Alison weathers a journey alone. Noah faces a terrible reckoning.
Director: N/A
Writer: Alena Smith
8.0/10 671 votes#10 - 210
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2015
Noah grapples with questions. Alison considers a harrowing possibility.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 608 votes#11 - 211
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/13/2015
A series of revelations rattle Noah. Alison makes a momentous decision.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/10 894 votes#12 - 212
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/20/2015
Events set in motion long ago come to their conclusion.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A