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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 Worst Episode
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    The Affair Season 5 Episode 6 - 506
    6.0/10(710 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. The Affair Season 3 Episode 10 - 310
    6.3/10(904 votes)

    #2 - 310

    S3:E10

    Noah's visit to Paris provides Juliette with a distraction from unpleasant realities at home. A chance encounter offers Noah the possibility of healing a relationship in desperate need of repair.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Affair Season 5 Episode 2 - 502
    6.7/10(569 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. The Affair Season 5 Episode 5 - 505
    6.8/10(513 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. The Affair Season 5 Episode 7 - 507
    6.8/10(557 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. The Affair Season 5 Episode 3 - 503
    6.9/10(517 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. The Affair Season 5 Episode 4 - 504
    7.0/10(528 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. The Affair Season 3 Episode 3 - 303
    7.2/10(642 votes)

    #8 - 303

    S3:E3

    Running from secrets she left behind in Paris, Juliette finds Noah an alluring prospect. But a terrifying event shatters all hope of an easy affair. Meanwhile, Noah must fight like never before to make sense of what just occurred.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Affair Season 4 Episode 4 - 404
    7.2/10(546 votes)

    #9 - 404

    S4:E4

    Alison and Ben dig into her past and begin confronting her fears. Cole’s relationship with Alison is jeopardizing his marriage to Luisa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Affair Season 3 Episode 7 - 307
    7.3/10(544 votes)

    #10 - 307

    S3:E7

    Helen gives Noah the help he needs - but at what cost? At his absolute weakest, Noah's world has never seemed more hostile or bewildering. A vital moment of release turns suddenly into something that can't be undone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Affair Season 3 Episode 1 - 301
    7.4/10(780 votes)

    #11 - 301

    S3:E1

    Haunted by recent hardship, Noah struggles to navigate the challenges of his old life while attempting to adapt to a new one. A new love interest isn't enough to overcome a sense of dread. Someone is watching him. Season premiere.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Affair Season 4 Episode 2 - 402
    7.4/10(556 votes)

    #12 - 402

    S4:E2

    Cole tries to keep Alison’s behavior from ruining an important deal while Luisa’s legal status threatens their future. An encounter with a local surfer leads Cole to question if he’s the same person he used to be. Alison is saved by a handsome stranger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Affair Season 5 Episode 1 - 501
    7.4/10(674 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. The Affair Season 1 Episode 3 - 3
    7.5/10(1026 votes)

    #14 - 3

    S1:E3

    Noah turns to Alison to help him research the local culture for his novel.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writers:Sarah Treem, Hagai Levi, Eric Overmyer

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  15. The Affair Season 1 Episode 4 - 4
    7.5/10(989 votes)

    #15 - 4

    S1:E4

    Noah and Alison grow closer on a day trip to remote Block Island.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writers:Sarah Treem, Hagai Levi, Melanie Marnich

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  16. The Affair Season 3 Episode 2 - 302
    7.5/10(651 votes)

    #16 - 302

    S3:E2

    One year earlier: after a stern request from Noah leaves Helen devastated, various pressures cause Helen and Vik to reexamine their relationship. Alison returns to Montauk after a crisis only to have her worst fears realized.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Affair Season 3 Episode 4 - 304
    7.5/10(599 votes)

    #17 - 304

    S3:E4

    Cole is put in an increasingly impossible situation by Alison's return to his life. Alison must contend with Luisa while attempting to reconnect with her daughter. Simultaneously, a dangerous passion threatens to wreck everything.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Affair Season 3 Episode 6 - 306
    7.5/10(549 votes)

    #18 - 306

    S3:E6

    An unexplained absence sends Helen on a journey of increasingly troublesome discoveries. Compelled to return to a place he's spent his life trying to escape, Noah attempts to repair his relationship with Martin.

    Director:Agnieszka Holland
    Writer:Alena Smith

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  19. The Affair Season 1 Episode 8 - 8
    7.6/10(846 votes)

    #19 - 8

    S1:E8

    A chance encounter with Alison leads to an uncomfortable truth.

    Director:Ryan Fleck
    Writers:Sarah Treem, Hagai Levi

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  20. The Affair Season 3 Episode 8 - 308
    7.6/10(558 votes)

    #20 - 308

    S3:E8

    An unexpected cause to celebrate provokes a sobering realization in Alison. Soon after, a startling warning leaves her pondering the unthinkable. Cole's frustrations with Alison come to a head, revealing a radical truth.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Affair Season 4 Episode 1 - 401
    7.6/10(634 votes)

    #21 - 401

    S4:E1

    Noah struggles to adjust to his new life after moving to Los Angeles to be closer to his kids. He attempts to reach a gifted but troubled student while under the stern eye of the school's principal. Helen finally discovers the source of her anxiety, only to be blindsided by a new catastrophe. Season premiere.

    Director:Mike Figgis
    Writer:Sharr White

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  22. The Affair Season 4 Episode 3 - 403
    7.6/10(548 votes)

    #22 - 403

    S4:E3

    Noah’s attempt to teach his students a lesson in civil duty spirals out of control. Helen can’t handle Vik’s decision and goes behind his back, only to find resistance everywhere she turns.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Katie Robbins

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  23. The Affair Season 5 Episode 8 - 508
    7.6/10(510 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. The Affair Season 1 Episode 2 - 2
    7.7/10(1156 votes)

    #24 - 2

    S1:E2

    Noah and Alison are forced to consider an inevitability.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writers:Maura Tierney, Hagai Levi

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  25. The Affair Season 2 Episode 2 - 202
    7.7/10(722 votes)

    #25 - 202

    S2:E2

    Alison's summer with Noah is interrupted by an unwelcome guest. Meanwhile, Cole's self-destructive lifestyle causes everyone to become concerned.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"506" is the worst rated episode of "The Affair". It scored 6/10 based on 710 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/29/2019. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "310".