The Affair

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

Genre: Drama

Cast:Dominic West , Ruth Wilson , Maura Tierney , Julia Goldani Telles , Jadon Sand , Joshua Jackson , Jake Siciliano , Catalina Sandino Moreno , Omar Metwally , Leya Catlett , Kathleen Chalfant , Abigail Dylan Harrison , Josh Stamberg , Victor Williams , Colin Donnell , Darren Goldstein , Kaija Matiss , Sanaa Lathan

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1

Sun, Oct 12, 2014

Noah Solloway has escaped the city with his wife and children. At the same time, Montauk local Alison Lockhart struggles with her husband to move past a recent tragedy. In a chance encounter the two meet and connect.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2

Sun, Oct 19, 2014

As the Butler estate readies for the annual summer party, aspects of Noah and Alison's separate lives start to weave together and the two are forced to consider an inevitability.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3

Sun, Oct 26, 2014

With his novel gaining traction, Noah turns to Alison to help him research the local culture. Meanwhile, Cole takes a stand on behalf of his community, and Helen deals with business back in Brooklyn.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4

Sun, Nov 2, 2014

In order to spend time together apart from their families, Noah and Alison take a day trip to remote Block Island. But as the two grow closer, they quickly learn that intimacy can be a double-edged sword.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5

Sun, Nov 9, 2014

Alison and Noah are forced to confront new obstacles at home. Alison gets a surprise visit from her estranged mother, Athena, while Noah struggles with the behavior of his daughter, Whitney.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Episode #1.6

Sun, Nov 16, 2014

Noah spends a night out with his best friend Max and discovers there's more to Alison than he's been led to believe. Meanwhile, Alison and her husband Cole work to keep the Lockharts from danger.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7

Sun, Nov 23, 2014

With summer coming to an end, the Solloways are returning to Brooklyn. Cole is forced to confront Alison when the Lockhart side business hits too close to home. And Helen and Noah grapple with an unexpected emergency.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8

Sun, Dec 7, 2014

Distracted by her burgeoning small business, Helen tasks Noah with representing the family at a literary award ceremony for her father, Bruce. A chance encounter with Alison and her grandmother leads to an uncomfortable truth.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ Episode #1.9

Sun, Dec 14, 2014

A revelation about their daughter Whitney makes Noah and Helen realize their troubled marriage is directly affecting their children. Bending under remorse, Alison spirals towards a reckoning.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Episode #1.10

Sun, Dec 21, 2014

The disappearance of Whitney causes Helen and Noah equal friction once she finds out where she is and what exactly happened - Meanwhile, Cole searches for answers as he tries to forget the past, along with Alison. All this as Det. Jeffries inches closer to his number one suspect.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Episode #2.1

Sun, Oct 4, 2015

Noah and Helen begin divorce proceedings that prove complicated; Helen sparks up a surprising relationship with someone new; the Solloways' children each struggle with the divorce.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Episode #2.2

Sun, Oct 11, 2015

Alison's summer with Noah is interrupted by a visit from Cole; whose self-destructive lifestyle is raising concerns; Alison stumbles upon a job opportunity.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Episode #2.3

Sun, Oct 18, 2015

Whitney surprises Noah and Alison with a visit.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Episode #2.4

Sun, Oct 25, 2015

Helen makes a serious mistake detrimental to her custody battle; Noah fears for the future of his relationships with Alison and his children.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Episode #2.5

Sun, Nov 1, 2015

Alison's relationship with her hosts takes a sharp turn; Alison is furious with the contents of Noah's book; tensions arise between Cole and Scotty as he crosses paths with Luisa once again.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Episode #2.6

Sun, Nov 8, 2015

Helen makes a long-overdue decision after a medical emergency; Athena causes a shift in Noah and Alison's relationship.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Episode #2.7

Sun, Nov 15, 2015

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.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Episode #2.8

Sun, Nov 22, 2015

On the college campus where they first met, Helen is amazed to see Noah in a new role, and bewildered by Whitney's future plans. Meanwhile, Noah is in danger of spinning out of control as his fame and related temptations escalate.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Episode #2.9

Sun, Nov 29, 2015

Alison weathers a momentous journey alone. Helen receives unexpected attention from a sexy yet exasperating source. Noah faces a terrible reckoning. An array of challenges pushes Cole to the very edge.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Episode #2.10

Sun, Dec 6, 2015

Noah grapples with essential questions. Alison begins to doubt a recent ambition - and renewed interactions with the Lockhart brothers force her to consider a harrowing possibility.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Episode #2.11

Sun, Dec 13, 2015

Cole and Luisa take a serious step forward. Meanwhile, a series of revelations cause Noah to reconsider everything he thought he knew about Alison - and a momentous decision Alison makes may just end their relationship.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ Episode #2.12

Sun, Dec 20, 2015

Events set in motion long ago come to their conclusion. Alison is honest with Noah -- and herself. A dispute between Cole and Scotty is followed by tragedy. Meanwhile, a turn in Noah's trial results in a shocking event.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Episode #3.1

Fri, Oct 21, 2016

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.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Episode #3.2

Sun, Nov 20, 2016

Helen is devastated by Noah; various familial pressures cause Helen and Vik to reexamine their relationship; Alison's worst fears are realized.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Episode #3.3

Sun, Dec 4, 2016

Noah's stabbing leads to unease; Juliette worries about her life at home; Noah's time in prison begins to catch up with him.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ Episode #3.4

Sun, Dec 11, 2016

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.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Episode #3.5

Sun, Dec 18, 2016

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.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Episode #3.6

Sun, Jan 1, 2017

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.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ Episode #3.7

Sun, Jan 8, 2017

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.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ Episode #3.8

Sun, Jan 15, 2017

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.

9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ Episode #3.9

Sun, Jan 22, 2017

Helen confesses the truth; Noah faces his demons.

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ Episode #3.10

Sun, Jan 29, 2017

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.

1Season 4

S4.E1 ∙ Episode #4.1

Sun, Jun 17, 2018

Noah struggles to adjust to his new life after moving to Los Angeles to be closer to his kids. Helen finally discovers the source of her anxiety, only to be blindsided by a new catastrophe.

2Season 4

S4.E2 ∙ Episode #4.2

Sun, Jun 24, 2018

Cole tries to keep Alison's behavior from ruining an important deal while Luisa's legal status threatens their future. Alison is saved by a handsome stranger.

3Season 4

S4.E3 ∙ Episode #4.3

Sun, Jul 1, 2018

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.

4Season 4

S4.E4 ∙ Episode #4.4

Sun, Jul 8, 2018

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

5Season 4

S4.E5 ∙ Episode #4.5

Sun, Jul 15, 2018

Vik decides to start living for himself; Cole has an emotional breakthrough.

6Season 4

S4.E6 ∙ Episode #4.6

Sun, Jul 22, 2018

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.

7Season 4

S4.E7 ∙ Episode #4.7

Sun, Jul 29, 2018

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.

8Season 4

S4.E8 ∙ Episode #4.8

Sun, Aug 5, 2018

A hopeful epiphany leads Cole, Noah and Anton on a journey to a horrific discovery.

9Season 4

S4.E9 ∙ Episode #4.9

Sun, Aug 12, 2018

Ben confesses the truth to Alison.

10Season 4

S4.E10 ∙ Episode #4.10

Sun, Aug 19, 2018

Noah and Anton visit Princeton 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.

1Season 5

S5.E1 ∙ Episode #5.1

Sun, Aug 25, 2019

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.

2Season 5

S5.E2 ∙ Episode #5.2

Sun, Sep 1, 2019

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.

3Season 5

S5.E3 ∙ Episode #5.3

Sun, Sep 8, 2019

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.

4Season 5

S5.E4 ∙ Episode #5.4

Sun, Sep 15, 2019

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.

5Season 5

S5.E5 ∙ Episode #5.5

Sun, Sep 22, 2019

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.

6Season 5

S5.E6 ∙ Episode #5.6

Sun, Sep 29, 2019

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.

7Season 5

S5.E7 ∙ Episode #5.7

Sun, Oct 6, 2019

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.

8Season 5

S5.E8 ∙ Episode #5.8

Sun, Oct 13, 2019

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.

9Season 5

S5.E9 ∙ Episode #5.9

Sun, Oct 20, 2019

As controversy swirls around Noah, Helen and Whitney must decide where their allegiances lie.

10Season 5

S5.E10 ∙ Episode #5.10

Sun, Oct 27, 2019

As wildfires threaten Los Angeles, Helen and Noah are forced to run for their lives and confront old wounds along the way.

11Season 5

S5.E11 ∙ Episode #5.11

Sun, Nov 3, 2019

It's Whitney's wedding day and everything comes full circle. Series finale.