The Best Episodes of The Affair Season 4
Every episode of The Affair Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Affair Season 4!
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 4 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Affair" season 4 is "401", rated 7.5/10 from 617 user votes. It was directed by Mike Figgis and written by Sharr White. "401" aired on 6/17/2018 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "402".
7.5/10 617 votes#1 - 401
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 6/17/2018
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.
Director: Mike Figgis
Writer: Sharr White
7.4/10 541 votes#2 - 402
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 6/24/2018
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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7.6/10 534 votes#3 - 403
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 7/1/2018
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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Writer: Katie Robbins
7.2/10 532 votes#4 - 404
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 7/8/2018
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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8.5/10 833 votes#5 - 405
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 7/15/2018
Vik decides it’s time he started living for himself. But is he ready to face the consequences? Cole meets Nan, an old friend of his father’s, who sends him on a journey to exorcise the ghosts of his past.
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8.0/10 544 votes#6 - 406
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 7/22/2018
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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7.7/10 546 votes#7 - 407
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 7/29/2018
Helen goes to Joshua Tree in search of meaning. Noah and Anton begin an adventure with high hopes until an ominous phone call alters their course.
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9.2/10 1,043 votes#8 - 408
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 8/5/2018
A hopeful epiphany leads Cole on a journey to a horrific discovery. Noah questions his role in tragic events.
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8.8/10 825 votes#9 - 409
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 8/12/2018
Ben finally confesses the truth to Alison. But is it too late for their relationship?
Director: Sam Gold
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8.6/10 710 votes#10 - 410
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 8/19/2018
Noah and Anton visit Yale where Noah encounters an old friend. An immensely difficult day forces Cole and Luisa to reexamine their relationship. Helen gets a new perspective on life.
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