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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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  1. 9.1/10(1.4k votes)

    #1 - 511

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    S5:E11

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

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    Director:N/A
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  2. 8.4/10(659 votes)

    #2 - 510

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    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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    Director:N/A
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  3. 8.3/10(633 votes)

    #3 - 509

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    S5:E9

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

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  4. 7.5/10(501 votes)

    #4 - 508

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    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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  5. 7.3/10(665 votes)

    #5 - 501

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    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
  6. 7.0/10(517 votes)

    #6 - 504

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    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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  8. 6.9/10(510 votes)

    #7 - 503

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    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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  9. 6.9/10(548 votes)

    #8 - 507

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    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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  10. 6.8/10(505 votes)

    #9 - 505

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    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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  11. 6.7/10(560 votes)

    #10 - 502

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    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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  12. 6.0/10(702 votes)

    #11 - 506

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    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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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"511" is the best rated episode of "The Affair" season 5. It scored 9.1/10 based on 1395 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/3/2019. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "510".