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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!

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The emotional effects of an extramarital relationship between Noah, a New York City schoolteacher and budding novelist with a wife of twenty years and four children and Alison, a young waitress and wife from Montauk

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Affair Season 2 Episode 12 - 212
    8.7/10(935 votes)

    S2:E12

    Events set in motion long ago come to their conclusion.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writer:Sarah Treem

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  2. The Affair Season 2 Episode 9 - 209
    8.4/10(802 votes)

    S2:E9

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

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writers:Alena Smith, David Henry Hwang

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  3. The Affair Season 2 Episode 7 - 207
    8.2/10(687 votes)

    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.

    Directors:Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
    Writer:Abe Sylvia

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  4. The Affair Season 2 Episode 4 - 204
    8.0/10(701 votes)

    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.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Anya Epstein

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  5. The Affair Season 2 Episode 10 - 210
    8.0/10(706 votes)

    S2:E10

    Noah grapples with questions. Alison considers a harrowing possibility.

    Director:Scott Winant
    Writer:Anya Epstein

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  6. The Affair Season 2 Episode 11 - 211
    8.0/10(640 votes)

    S2:E11

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

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Affair Season 2 Episode 1 - 201
    7.9/10(853 votes)

    S2:E1

    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:Sarah Treem

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  8. The Affair Season 2 Episode 5 - 205
    7.9/10(685 votes)

    S2:E5

    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:Laura Innes
    Writer:Sharr White

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  9. The Affair Season 2 Episode 6 - 206
    7.9/10(668 votes)

    S2:E6

    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:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writer:David Henry Hwang

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  10. The Affair Season 2 Episode 8 - 208
    7.9/10(660 votes)

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Laura Innes
    Writer:Sharr White

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  11. The Affair Season 2 Episode 2 - 202
    7.7/10(737 votes)

    S2:E2

    Alison's summer with Noah is interrupted by an unwelcome guest. Meanwhile, Cole's self-destructive lifestyle causes everyone to become concerned.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writer:Sarah Treem

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  12. The Affair Season 2 Episode 3 - 203
    7.7/10(685 votes)

    S2:E3

    Noah's undying love for Alison leads to serious consequences. Meanwhile, Alison discovers a surprising truth about how to sustain a marriage.

    Directors:Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
    Writer:Alena Smith

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"212" is the best rated episode of "The Affair" season 2. It scored 8.7/10 based on 935 votes. Directed by Jeffrey Reiner and written by Sarah Treem, it aired on 12/20/2015. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "209".