The Best Episodes of The Affair Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.8/10(13 votes)

   #1 - 201

   S2:E110/4/2015

   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:Sarah Treem

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   Director:Jeffrey Reiner

   Writer:Sarah Treem
2. 

   7.2/10(10 votes)

   #2 - 202

   S2:E210/11/2015

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

   Director:Jeffrey Reiner

   Writer:Sarah Treem

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   Director:Jeffrey Reiner

   Writer:Sarah Treem
3. 

   7.4/10(8 votes)

   #3 - 203

   S2:E310/18/2015

   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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   Directors:Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden

   Writer:Alena Smith
4. 

   7.6/10(9 votes)

   #4 - 204

   S2:E410/25/2015

   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:Anya Epstein

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   Director:John Dahl

   Writer:Anya Epstein
5. 

   6.2/10(12 votes)

   #5 - 205

   S2:E511/1/2015

   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:Laura Innes

   Writer:Sharr White

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   Director:Laura Innes

   Writer:Sharr White
6. 

   7.3/10(10 votes)

   #6 - 206

   S2:E611/8/2015

   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:Jeffrey Reiner

   Writer:David Henry Hwang

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   Director:Jeffrey Reiner

   Writer:David Henry Hwang
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7. 

   7.7/10(8 votes)

   #7 - 207

   S2:E711/15/2015

   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.

   Directors:Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden

   Writer:Abe Sylvia

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   Directors:Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden

   Writer:Abe Sylvia
8. 

   7.1/10(9 votes)

   #8 - 208

   S2:E811/22/2015

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

   Director:Laura Innes

   Writer:Sharr White

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   Director:Laura Innes

   Writer:Sharr White
9. 

   6.6/10(11 votes)

   #9 - 209

   S2:E911/29/2015

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

   Director:Jeffrey Reiner

   Writers:Alena Smith, David Henry Hwang

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   Director:Jeffrey Reiner

   Writers:Alena Smith, David Henry Hwang
10. 

    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #10 - 210

    S2:E1012/6/2015

    Noah grapples with questions. Alison considers a harrowing possibility.

    Director:Scott Winant

    Writer:Anya Epstein

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    Director:Scott Winant

    Writer:Anya Epstein
11. 

    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #11 - 211

    S2:E1112/13/2015

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

    Director:Michael Slovis

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Michael Slovis

    Writer:Unknown
12. 

    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #12 - 212

    S2:E1212/20/2015

    Events set in motion long ago come to their conclusion.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner

    Writer:Sarah Treem

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    Director:Jeffrey Reiner

    Writer:Sarah Treem