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The Affair S5E2 — 502
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The Affair•Season 5•Episode 2

502

6.7/10 · 586 votesSep 1, 201958 min

Ranked #10 of 11 in Season 5•−0.6 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byColin Bucksey
Written byKatie Robbins, Jaquén Castellanos
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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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Katie Robbins

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Colin Bucksey

Colin Bucksey

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Ashley Pynn

Ashley Pynn

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Jaquén Castellanos

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Episode Summary

"502" is episode 2 of The Affair season 5. It scored 6.7/10 from 586 votes, ranking #10 of 11 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Colin Bucksey and written by Katie Robbins, Jaquén Castellanos, it aired on September 1, 2019.

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