The Affair

A struggling novelist and a young waitress strike up an extramarital relationship that promises to forever change the course of their lives.

2014 HD 50min TV-MA United States English

Sarah Treem Dominic West Maura Tierney Julia Goldani Telles Jadon Sand

Drama

infidelity complicated relationships husband wife relationship extramarital affair murderer

S1E1 - 1 2014-10-12

Noah escapes the city with his family to a Long Island estate. Alison and her husband struggle to move past a tragedy. Noah and Alison meet in a chance encounter.

S1E2 - 2 2014-10-19

Noah and Alison are forced to consider an inevitability.

S1E3 - 3 2014-10-26

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

S1E4 - 4 2014-11-02

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

S1E5 - 5 2014-11-09

Alison and Noah are forced to confront new obstacles at home.

S1E6 - 6 2014-11-16

Noah discovers theres more to Alison than hes been led to believe.

S1E7 - 7 2014-11-23

With the summer coming to an end, the Solloways are returning to Brooklyn.

S1E8 - 8 2014-12-07

A chance encounter with Alison leads to an uncomfortable truth.

S1E9 - 9 2014-12-14

Noah and Helen face a revelation. Alison spirals towards a reckoning.

S1E10 - 10 2014-12-21

Detective Jeffries makes significant progress on his case.

S2E1 - 201 2015-10-04

Noah and Helen attempting to conduct amicable divorce proceedings, but complications bring about inescapable conflict. Meanwhile, surprising developments in Helens life lead to unexpected emotions.

S2E2 - 202 2015-10-11

Alisons summer with Noah is interrupted by an unwelcome guest. Meanwhile, Coles self-destructive lifestyle causes everyone to become concerned.

S2E3 - 203 2015-10-18

Noahs undying love for Alison leads to serious consequences. Meanwhile, Alison discovers a surprising truth about how to sustain a marriage.

S2E4 - 204 2015-10-25

Helen makes an innocent mistake that leads to outrageous consequences. Meanwhile, a court order leads to a dire setback for Noah and Alison.

S2E5 - 205 2015-11-01

Alison is thrown by a shift in behavior from her hosts, and furious with Noah after a chance discovery. Meanwhile, Cole rejects Scottys plan to make money - but not before Scotty catches him in a situation best kept secret.

S2E6 - 206 2015-11-08

A medical emergency casts Helen and Noahs litigation process in a new light, causing Helen to make a long overdue decision. The dynamic of Noah and Alisons relationship shifts as troublesome discoveries are made.

S2E7 - 207 2015-11-15

Alisons mother raises concerns about her and Noahs 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.

S2E8 - 208 2015-11-22

Helen is bewildered by Whitneys plans. Noahs fame escalates temptation.

S2E9 - 209 2015-11-29

Alison weathers a journey alone. Noah faces a terrible reckoning.

S2E10 - 210 2015-12-06

Noah grapples with questions. Alison considers a harrowing possibility.

S2E11 - 211 2015-12-13

A series of revelations rattle Noah. Alison makes a momentous decision.

S2E12 - 212 2015-12-20

Events set in motion long ago come to their conclusion.

S3E1 - 301 2016-11-20

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 isnt enough to overcome a sense of dread. Someone is watching him. Season premiere.

S3E2 - 302 2016-11-27

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.

S3E3 - 303 2016-12-04

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.

S3E4 - 304 2016-12-11

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

S3E5 - 305 2016-12-18

Alison is motivated to spend a memorable day with Noah on Block Island for an unusual reason. Noah is left wistful by their profound connection, until the problems from which he was escaping return with a shocking force.

S3E6 - 306 2017-01-01

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

S3E7 - 307 2017-01-08

Helen gives Noah the help he needs - but at what cost? At his absolute weakest, Noahs world has never seemed more hostile or bewildering. A vital moment of release turns suddenly into something that cant be undone.

S3E8 - 308 2017-01-15

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

S3E9 - 309 2017-01-22

Helens escape to Montauk exacerbates her guilt and hastens an identity crisis: should the truth finally come out? Noahs world collapses, leaving him to process something horrific.

S3E10 - 310 2017-01-29

Noahs 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.

S4E1 - 401 2018-06-17

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 schools principal. Helen finally discovers the source of her anxiety, only to be blindsided by a new catastrophe. Season premiere.

S4E2 - 402 2018-06-24

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.

S4E3 - 403 2018-07-01

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.

S4E4 - 404 2018-07-08

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

S4E5 - 405 2018-07-15

Vik 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, who sends him on a journey to exorcise the ghosts of his past.

S4E6 - 406 2018-07-22

Noah supports Anton in a decision about his future which puts Janelle in a complicated spot with her ex-husband. Alison makes a surprising discovery about her father, and another about Ben that eventually leads her back to Noah.

S4E7 - 407 2018-07-29

Helen goes to Joshua Tree in search of meaning. Noah and Anton begin an adventure with high hopes until an ominous phone call alters their course.

S4E8 - 408 2018-08-05

A hopeful epiphany leads Cole on a journey to a horrific discovery. Noah questions his role in tragic events.

S4E9 - 409 2018-08-12

Ben finally confesses the truth to Alison. But is it too late for their relationship?

S4E10 - 410 2018-08-19

Noah and Anton visit Yale where Noah encounters an old friend. An immensely difficult day forces Cole and Luisa to reexamine their relationship. Helen gets a new perspective on life.

S5E1 - 501 2019-08-25

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.

S5E2 - 502 2019-09-01

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.

S5E3 - 503 2019-09-08

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.

S5E4 - 504 2019-09-15

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.

S5E5 - 505 2019-09-22

Sierra struggles to balance motherhood with her burgeoning acting career. Sierras mother visits uninvited. Helen works her first design gig and begins to focus on herself.

S5E6 - 506 2019-09-29

In Montauk for work, Joanie becomes acquainted with EJ. Together, they explore Joanies family history, leading her to question the cause of her mothers death. Rattled, she starts to make some self-destructive decisions.

S5E7 - 507 2019-10-06

Noah and Whitney travel to Montauk to begin planning the wedding. Noah gets a concerning call. Armed with new information about her mothers death, Joanie confronts a stranger.

S5E8 - 508 2019-10-13

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.