The Affair

Name: The Affair
Genre: Drama
Released: 2014-10-12
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Dominic West, Maura Tierney, Julia Goldani Telles, Jadon Sand, Anna Paquin

ENDED5 Seasons53 Episodes★ 6.7

The Affair is a drama series on Showtime that ran from 2014 to 2019, ending after 5 seasons and 53 episodes.

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NetworkShowtime

First AiredOct 12, 2014

Last AiredNov 3, 2019

GenreDrama

Created BySarah Treem, Hagai Levi

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionShowtime Networks, Higlewater, Sheleg

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.

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Cast

Dominic West

Noah Solloway

Maura Tierney

Helen Solloway

Julia Goldani Telles

Whitney Solloway

Jadon Sand

Trevor Solloway

Anna Paquin

Joanie Lockhart

Sanaa Lathan

Jenelle Wilson

Abigail Dylan Harrison

Stacey Solloway

Seasons & Episodes5 seasons · 53 episodes

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The fifth and final season chronicles the aftermath of last season's horrific events and finds the characters coming to terms with the consequences of their choices – as they make the realization that if they really want to change their futures, they must first face the past. Helen begins the season involved in an intoxicating new affair. Noah meanwhile has to swallow his pride and his jealousy and step in to take care of his family in her absence. But just when things seem to have stabilized, a chance encounter with someone from the distant past sets in a motion a sequence of events that brings them both to their knees.

E1501

Aug 25, 201957m★ 8.0

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.

E2502

Sep 1, 201958m★ 7.8

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.

E3503

Sep 8, 201958m★ 7.3

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.

E4504

Sep 15, 201960m★ 5.6

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.

E5505

Sep 22, 201959m★ 7.6

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.

E6506

Sep 29, 201954m★ 7.2

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.

E7507

Oct 6, 201958m★ 7.6

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.

E8508

Oct 13, 201959m★ 8.0

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.

E9509

Oct 20, 201978m★ 8.2

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

E10510

Oct 27, 201961m★ 8.6

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

E11511

Nov 3, 201990m★ 8.7

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

About The Affair

The Affair is a drama series on Showtime. The show first aired on Oct 12, 2014 and currently has 5 seasons and 53 episodes. The Affair has ended. It has a rating of 6.7/10 based on 430 votes. The cast includes Dominic West, Maura Tierney, Julia Goldani Telles, Jadon Sand, Anna Paquin. Created by Sarah Treem and Hagai Levi.