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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 Affair explores the emotional effects of an extramarital relationship between Noah Solloway and Alison Lockhart after the two meet in the resort town of...
Genre:Drama
Network:Showtime

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"501" is the best rated episode of "The Affair" season 5. It scored 7.3/10 based on 659 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".

  • 501
    7.3/10659 votes

    #1 - 501

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 8/25/2019

    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

  • 502
    6.7/10553 votes

    #2 - 502

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/1/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 503
    6.9/10502 votes

    #3 - 503

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 9/8/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 504
    7.0/10509 votes

    #4 - 504

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 9/15/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 505
    6.8/10498 votes

    #5 - 505

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 9/22/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 506
    6.0/10696 votes

    #6 - 506

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 9/29/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 507
    6.9/10542 votes

    #7 - 507

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 10/6/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 508
    7.5/10493 votes

    #8 - 508

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 10/13/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 509
    8.2/10626 votes

    #9 - 509

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 10/20/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 510
    8.4/10653 votes

    #10 - 510

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 10/27/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 511
    9.1/101,385 votes

    #11 - 511

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 11/3/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A