The essential episodes of The Affair
Watch these 15 in order and you've got The Affair — each pick states its reason.
- 01
The emotional effects of an extramarital relationship are explored when a married schoolteacher begins an affair with a waitress on Long Island. In the opener, Noah Solloway and his family visit Long Island where he connects with a local waitress.
- 02
Noah discovers there is more to Alison than he's been led to believe
- 03
Helen asks Noah to represent the family at a literary award ceremony for her father. But a chance encounter with Alison and her grandmother leads to an uncomfortable truth.
- 04
Helen asks Noah to represent the family at a literary award ceremony for her father. But a chance encounter with Alison and her grandmother leads to an uncomfortable truth.
- 05
A revelation about their daughter Whitney makes Noah and Helen realize their troubled marriage is directly affecting their children. Meanwhile, a remorseful Alison heads towards a reckoning.
- 06
Helen makes an innocent mistake that leads to outrageous consequences. Meanwhile, a court order leads to a dire setback for Noah and Alison.
- 07
Alison weathers a momentous journey alone; Helen receives unexpected attention from a sexy but exasperating source; Noah faces a terrible reckoning; Cole is pushed to the edge by an array of challenges.
- 08
An unexpected event gives Alison reason to celebrate but it also provokes a sobering realization. Soon after, a startling warning leaves her pondering the unthinkable. Meanwhile, Cole's frustrations with Alison come to a head and reveal a radical truth.
- 09
A hopeful epiphany leads Cole on a journey to a horrific discovery. Noah questions his role in tragic events.
- 10
Ben finally confesses the truth to Alison. But is it too late for their relationship?
- 11
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.
- 12
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.
- 13
As controversy swirls around Noah, Helen and Whitney must decide where their allegiances lie.
- 14
As wildfires threaten Los Angeles, Helen and Noah are forced to run for their lives and confront old wounds along the way.
- 15
It's Whitney's wedding day and everything comes full circle.
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