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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!

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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 5 Episode 1 - 501
    7.4/10(673 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.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:Sarah Treem

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  2. The Affair Season 5 Episode 2 - 502
    6.7/10(567 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Affair Season 5 Episode 3 - 503
    6.9/10(515 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Affair Season 5 Episode 4 - 504
    7.0/10(525 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Affair Season 5 Episode 5 - 505
    6.8/10(511 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Affair Season 5 Episode 6 - 506
    6.0/10(709 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Affair Season 5 Episode 7 - 507
    6.8/10(556 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Affair Season 5 Episode 8 - 508
    7.6/10(509 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Affair Season 5 Episode 9 - 509
    8.3/10(640 votes)

    #9 - 509

    S5:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Affair Season 5 Episode 10 - 510
    8.4/10(667 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Affair Season 5 Episode 11 - 511
    9.1/10(1414 votes)

    #11 - 511

    S5:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"501" is the best rated episode of "The Affair" season 5. It scored 7.4/10 based on 673 votes. Directed by Colin Bucksey and written by Sarah Treem, it aired on 8/25/2019. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "502".