The Affair
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 at the end of Long Island, trying to piece her life back together in the wake of a tragedy.
Episodes
Alison attempts to move on from tragedy and build a lasting relationship while contending with the judgment of others and her own self-doubt. Her lover Noah tries to balance the temptations of success, the family he left behind, and the woman he loves. Noah’s former wife Helen attempts to piece her life together while navigating divorce proceedings, caring for her children, and her parents’ noxious influence. Cole, Alison’s former husband, struggles to overcome past heartbreak and start a promising new life. Yet the long-term ramifications of the affair continue to shape these lives, and will lead to an event that changes everything once again.
1201
57 minOct 4, 2015★ 6.8
Noah and Helen attempting to conduct amicable divorce proceedings, but complications bring about inescapable conflict. Meanwhile, surprising developments in Helen's life lead to unexpected emotions.
2202
58 minOct 11, 2015★ 7.2
Alison's summer with Noah is interrupted by an unwelcome guest. Meanwhile, Cole's self-destructive lifestyle causes everyone to become concerned.
3203
56 minOct 18, 2015★ 7.4
Noah's undying love for Alison leads to serious consequences. Meanwhile, Alison discovers a surprising truth about how to sustain a marriage.
4204
55 minOct 25, 2015★ 7.6
Helen makes an innocent mistake that leads to outrageous consequences. Meanwhile, a court order leads to a dire setback for Noah and Alison.
5205
58 minNov 1, 2015★ 6.2
Alison is thrown by a shift in behavior from her hosts, and furious with Noah after a chance discovery. Meanwhile, Cole rejects Scotty's plan to make money - but not before Scotty catches him in a situation best kept secret.
6206
55 minNov 8, 2015★ 7.3
A medical emergency casts Helen and Noah's litigation process in a new light, causing Helen to make a long overdue decision. The dynamic of Noah and Alison's relationship shifts as troublesome discoveries are made.
7207
59 minNov 15, 2015★ 7.7
Alison's mother raises concerns about her and Noah's new lifestyle. Alison confronts Noah about his book. Meanwhile, Cole lashes out at Luisa and is further alienated from his family in the wake of startling revelations.
8208
57 minNov 22, 2015★ 7.1
Helen is bewildered by Whitney's plans. Noah's fame escalates temptation.
9209
59 minNov 29, 2015★ 6.6
Alison weathers a journey alone. Noah faces a terrible reckoning.
10210
59 minDec 6, 2015★ 7.5
Noah grapples with questions. Alison considers a harrowing possibility.
11211
57 minDec 13, 2015★ 7.6
A series of revelations rattle Noah. Alison makes a momentous decision.
12212
68 minDec 20, 2015★ 8.2
Events set in motion long ago come to their conclusion.
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