The Best Episodes of The Affair Season 5

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.4/10(691 votes)

   #1 - 501

   S5:E18/25/2019

   Noah embarks on his journey with the Descent movie by getting acquainted with his star, Sasha Mann. Helen mourns a tragic event. Sierra welcomes a new arrival. Joanie struggles with an upcoming birthday.

   Director:Colin Bucksey

   Writer:Sarah Treem

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   Director:Colin Bucksey

   Writer:Sarah Treem
2. 

   6.7/10(583 votes)

   #2 - 502

   S5:E29/1/2019

   Janelle struggles with her relationship and work, so turns to Carl for support. Production for Descent commences, and Sasha takes an interest in Helen. Helen takes her first steps towards acceptance.

   Director:Colin Bucksey

   Writers:Katie Robbins, Jaquén Castellanos

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   Director:Colin Bucksey

   Writers:Katie Robbins, Jaquén Castellanos
3. 

   6.9/10(529 votes)

   #3 - 503

   S5:E39/8/2019

   Sasha proposes adjustments to Noah’s script. Sasha’s relationship with Helen blossoms, and Noah takes notice. Bruce’s condition worsens. Joanie’s business trip leads to violent encounters.

   Director:Steven Fierberg

   Writer:Itamar Moses

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   Director:Steven Fierberg

   Writer:Itamar Moses
4. 

   7.0/10(538 votes)

   #4 - 504

   S5:E49/15/2019

   Noah, Margaret and Stacey bond over their mutual distaste for Sasha. Noah attempts to sabotage Helen and Sasha’s relationship. Whitney and Colin face the hardships of their relationship. Joanie visits the graveyard.

   Director:Toa Fraser

   Writer:Donal Lardner Ward

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   Director:Toa Fraser

   Writer:Donal Lardner Ward
5. 

   6.8/10(525 votes)

   #5 - 505

   S5:E59/22/2019

   Sierra struggles to balance motherhood with her burgeoning acting career. Sierra's mother visits uninvited. Helen works her first design gig and begins to focus on herself.

   Director:Eva Vives

   Writer:Mike Batistick

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   Director:Eva Vives

   Writer:Mike Batistick
6. 

   6.0/10(725 votes)

   #6 - 506

   S5:E69/29/2019

   In Montauk for work, Joanie becomes acquainted with EJ. Together, they explore Joanie's family history, leading her to question the cause of her mother's death. Rattled, she starts to make some self-destructive decisions.

   Director:Silas Howard

   Writers:Sarah Sutherland, Jaquén Castellanos

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   Director:Silas Howard

   Writers:Sarah Sutherland, Jaquén Castellanos
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7. 

   6.8/10(565 votes)

   #7 - 507

   S5:E710/6/2019

   Noah and Whitney travel to Montauk to begin planning the wedding. Noah gets a concerning call. Armed with new information about her mother's death, Joanie confronts a stranger.

   Director:Steven Fierberg

   Writer:Sarah Sutherland

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   Director:Steven Fierberg

   Writer:Sarah Sutherland
8. 

   7.6/10(520 votes)

   #8 - 508

   S5:E810/13/2019

   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.

   Director:Colin Bucksey

   Writers:Sarah Treem, Kristina Woo

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   Director:Colin Bucksey

   Writers:Sarah Treem, Kristina Woo
9. 

   8.2/10(657 votes)

   #9 - 509

   S5:E910/20/2019

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

   Director:Allison Anders

   Writer:Katie Robbins

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   Director:Allison Anders

   Writer:Katie Robbins
10. 

    8.4/10(680 votes)

    #10 - 510

    S5:E1010/27/2019

    As wildfires threaten Los Angeles, Helen and Noah are forced to run for their lives and confront old wounds along the way.

    Director:Toa Fraser

    Writer:Katie Robbins

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    Director:Toa Fraser

    Writer:Katie Robbins
11. 

    9.1/10(1438 votes)

    #11 - 511

    S5:E1111/3/2019

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

    Director:Sarah Treem

    Writer:Sarah Treem

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    Director:Sarah Treem

    Writer:Sarah Treem