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The Affair S5E1 — 501
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The Affair•Season 5•Episode 1

501

7.4/10 · 693 votesAug 25, 201957 min

Ranked #5 of 11 in Season 5•+0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byColin Bucksey
Written bySarah Treem
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Dominic West

Dominic West

Noah Solloway

Maura Tierney

Maura Tierney

Helen Solloway

Julia Goldani Telles

Julia Goldani Telles

Whitney Solloway

Jadon Sand

Jadon Sand

Trevor Solloway

Anna Paquin

Anna Paquin

Joanie Lockhart

Sanaa Lathan

Sanaa Lathan

Jenelle Wilson

Abigail Dylan Harrison

Abigail Dylan Harrison

Stacey Solloway

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Sarah Treem

Sarah Treem

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Colin Bucksey

Colin Bucksey

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Episode Summary

"501" is episode 1 of The Affair season 5. It scored 7.4/10 from 693 votes, ranking #5 of 11 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Colin Bucksey and written by Sarah Treem, it aired on August 25, 2019.

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