The Affair

1. S01E01Episode 1October 12, 2014 7.8The emotional effects of an extramarital relationship are explored when a married schoolteacher begins an affair with a waitress on Long Isl
2. S01E02Episode 2October 19, 2014 6.9Preparations are made at the Butler estate for an annual summer party. Meanwhile, aspects of Noah and Alison's separate lives start to weave
3. S01E03Episode 3October 26, 2014 6.3Noah asks Alison to help him research the local culture for his novel, but their innocent tour of Montauk proves more dangerous than expecte
4. S01E04Episode 4November 2, 2014 6.5Noah and Alison grow closer on a day trip to remote Block Island, but they quickly realize that intimacy can be a double-edged sword.
5. S01E05Episode 5November 9, 2014 7.3Alison gets a surprise visit from her estranged mother; Noah struggles with his daughter's behavior.
6. S01E06Episode 6November 16, 2014 7.7Noah discovers there is more to Alison than he's been led to believe
7. S01E07Season's bestEpisode 7November 23, 2014 8.3Helen asks Noah to represent the family at a literary award ceremony for her father. But a chance encounter with Alison and her grandmother
8. S01E08Episode 8December 7, 2014 7.7Helen asks Noah to represent the family at a literary award ceremony for her father. But a chance encounter with Alison and her grandmother
9. S01E09Episode 9December 14, 2014 8.3A revelation about their daughter Whitney makes Noah and Helen realize their troubled marriage is directly affecting their children. Meanwhi
10. S01E10Episode 10December 21, 2014 7.3The disappearance of Whitney causes Helen to scrutinize Noah and his relationship with Alison and her family. Meanwhile, Cole searches for a

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Episode 1October 4, 2015 6.8Noah and Helen try to have an amicable divorce, but inescapable conflict is revealed; Helen experiences surprising developments.
2. S02E02Episode 2October 11, 2015 6.8Alison's summer with Noah is interrupted by an unwelcome guest. Meanwhile, Cole's self-destructive lifestyle causes everyone to become conce
3. S02E03Episode 3October 18, 2015 6.4Noah's undying love for Alison leads to serious consequences. Meanwhile, Alison discovers a surprising truth about how to sustain a marriage
4. S02E04Episode 4October 25, 2015 7.4Helen makes an innocent mistake that leads to outrageous consequences. Meanwhile, a court order leads to a dire setback for Noah and Alison.
5. S02E05Episode 5November 1, 2015 7.0Alison is thrown by an unpleasant shift in behavior from her Hudson Valley hosts and furious with Noah after a chance discovery about his ne
6. S02E06Episode 6November 8, 2015 6.6A medical emergency with Martin casts Helen and Noah's litigation process in a new light; Helen makes a long-overdue decision; Noah is surpr
7. S02E07Episode 7November 15, 2015 7.3Alison's mother raises concerns about Noah and Alison's new lifestyle; Alison confronts Noah about his revealing new book over Thanksgiving
8. S02E08Episode 8November 22, 2015 7.0Helen is bewildered by Whitney's future plans; Helen surprises Noah with a difficult admission; Noah faces increased temptations when his fa
9. S02E09Season's bestEpisode 9November 29, 2015 7.5Alison weathers a momentous journey alone; Helen receives unexpected attention from a sexy but exasperating source; Noah faces a terrible re
10. S02E10Episode 10December 6, 2015 7.3Noah grapples with some essential questions. Meanwhile, Alison begins to doubt a recent ambition, and renewed interactions with the Lockhart
11. S02E11Episode 11December 13, 2015 7.2A series of revelations rattle Noah; Alison makes a momentous decision.
12. S02E12Episode 12December 20, 2015 6.9Season 2 ends as events set in motion long ago come to their conclusion. A startling admission causes Noah to withdraw from his new life. Me

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Episode 1November 20, 2016 6.3Haunted by recent hardship, Noah struggles to navigate the challenges of his old life while attempting to adapt to a new one. A new love int
2. S03E02Episode 2November 27, 2016 6.7One year earlier: after a stern request from Noah leaves Helen devastated, various pressures cause Helen and Vik to reexamine their relation
3. S03E03Episode 3December 4, 2016 6.6Running from secrets she left behind in Paris, Juliette finds Noah an alluring prospect. But a terrifying event shatters all hope of an easy
4. S03E04Episode 4December 11, 2016 6.7Cole is put in an increasingly impossible situation by Alison's return to his life. Alison must contend with Luisa while attempting to recon
5. S03E05Episode 5December 18, 2016 6.7Alison spends a day with Noah on Block Island; a wistful Noah finds his problems returning with a force.
6. S03E06Episode 6January 1, 2017 7.0Noah's unexplained absence sends Helen on a journey of increasingly troublesome discoveries. Meanwhile, Noah is compelled to return to a pla
7. S03E07Episode 7January 8, 2017 6.8Helen embarks on a journey of troublesome discoveries; Noah tries to repair his relationship with Martin.
8. S03E08Season's bestEpisode 8January 15, 2017 7.1An unexpected event gives Alison reason to celebrate but it also provokes a sobering realization. Soon after, a startling warning leaves her
9. S03E09Episode 9January 22, 2017 6.7Helen's escape to Montauk exacerbates her guilt and hastens an identity crisis: should the truth finally come out? Noah's world collapses, l
10. S03E10Episode 10January 29, 2017 7.0Noah's visit to Paris provides Juliette with a distraction from unpleasant realities at home. A chance encounter offers Noah the possibility

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Episode 1June 17, 2018 6.3Noah 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 st
2. S04E02Episode 2June 24, 2018 6.1Cole tries to keep Alison's behavior from ruining an important deal while Luisa's legal status threatens their future. An encounter with a l
3. S04E03Episode 3July 1, 2018 6.6Noah'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 ba
4. S04E04Episode 4July 8, 2018 6.7Alison and Ben dig into her past and begin confronting her fears. Cole's relationship with Alison is jeopardizing his marriage to Luisa.
5. S04E05Episode 5July 15, 2018 6.9Vik decides it's time he started living for himself. But is he ready to face the consequences? Cole meets Nan, an old friend of his father's
6. S04E06Episode 6July 22, 2018 6.9Noah supports Anton in a decision about his future, which puts Janelle in a complicated spot with her ex-husband. Alison makes a surprising
7. S04E07Episode 7July 29, 2018 6.8Helen goes to Joshua Tree in search of meaning. Noah and Anton begin an adventure with high hopes until an ominous phone call alters their c
8. S04E08Season's bestEpisode 8August 5, 2018 8.0A hopeful epiphany leads Cole on a journey to a horrific discovery. Noah questions his role in tragic events.
9. S04E09Episode 9August 12, 2018 7.4Ben finally confesses the truth to Alison. But is it too late for their relationship?
10. S04E10Episode 10August 19, 2018 7.2Noah and Anton visit Princeton where Noah encounters an old friend. An immensely difficult day forces Cole and Luisa to reexamine their rela

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Episode 1August 25, 2019 7.2Noah embarks on his journey with the Descent movie by getting acquainted with his star, Sasha Mann. Helen mourns a tragic event. Sierra welc
2. S05E02Episode 2September 1, 2019 6.9Janelle struggles with her relationship and work, so turns to Carl for support. Production for Descent commences, and Sasha takes an interes
3. S05E03Episode 3September 8, 2019 6.4Sasha proposes adjustments to Noah's script. Sasha's relationship with Helen blossoms, and Noah takes notice. Bruce's condition worsens. Joa
4. S05E04Episode 4September 15, 2019 7.5Noah, Margaret and Stacey bond over their mutual distaste for Sasha. Noah attempts to sabotage Helen and Sasha's relationship. Whitney and C
5. S05E05Episode 5September 22, 2019 7.5Sierra struggles to balance motherhood with her burgeoning acting career. Sierra's mother visits uninvited. Helen works her first design gig
6. S05E06Episode 6September 29, 2019 7.3In Montauk for work, Joanie becomes acquainted with EJ. Together, they explore Joanie's family history, leading her to question the cause of
7. S05E07Episode 7October 6, 2019 7.4Noah and Whitney travel to Montauk to begin planning the wedding. Noah gets a concerning call. Armed with new information about her mother's
8. S05E08Episode 8October 13, 2019 6.3Allegations against Noah surface and he seeks guidance on how to handle the situation. Helen celebrates a birthday and protects Sierra durin
9. S05E09Episode 9October 20, 2019 7.8As controversy swirls around Noah, Helen and Whitney must decide where their allegiances lie.
10. S05E10Season's bestEpisode 10October 27, 2019 8.1As wildfires threaten Los Angeles, Helen and Noah are forced to run for their lives and confront old wounds along the way.
11. S05E11Episode 11November 3, 2019 8.0It's Whitney's wedding day and everything comes full circle.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed