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The Best Episodes of The Affair Season 5

Every episode of The Affair Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Affair Season 5!

The Best Episodes of The Affair Season 5

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...

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    7.3/10(666 votes)

    #1 - 501

    S5:E1

    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.

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    Director:Colin Bucksey
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    6.7/10(560 votes)

    #2 - 502

    S5:E2

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.9/10(510 votes)

    #3 - 503

    S5:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.0/10(519 votes)

    #4 - 504

    S5:E4

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    6.8/10(506 votes)

    #5 - 505

    S5:E5

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    6.0/10(704 votes)

    #6 - 506

    S5:E6

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    6.8/10(550 votes)

    #7 - 507

    S5:E7

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.5/10(504 votes)

    #8 - 508

    S5:E8

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.2/10(634 votes)

    #9 - 509

    S5:E9

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

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.4/10(661 votes)

    #10 - 510

    S5:E10

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

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    9.1/10(1.4k votes)

    #11 - 511

    S5:E11

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

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"501" is the best rated episode of "The Affair" season 5. It scored 7.3/10 based on 666 votes. Directed by Colin Bucksey and written by Sarah Treem, it aired on 8/25/2019. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "502".