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The Affair explores the emotional effects of an extramarital relationship between Noah Solloway and Alison Lockhart after the two meet in the resort town of Montauk in Long Island. Noah is a New York City schoolteacher with one novel published (book entitled A Person who Visits a Place) and he is struggling to write a second book. He is happily married with four children, but resents his dependence on his wealthy father-in-law. Alison is a young waitress trying to piece her life and marriage back together in the wake of the tragic death of her child. The story of the affair is told separately, complete with distinct memory biases, from the male and female perspectives.
A hopeful epiphany leads Cole on a journey to a horrific discovery. Noah questions his role in tragic events.
★ 8.8/10
(829 votes)
#2
409
S4:E9
Ben finally confesses the truth to Alison. But is it too late for their relationship?
★ 8.6/10
(712 votes)
#3
410
S4:E10
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.
★ 8.5/10
(836 votes)
#4
405
S4:E5
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.
★ 8.0/10
(546 votes)
#5
406
S4:E6
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.
★ 7.6/10
(536 votes)
#6
403
S4:E3
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.
★ 7.6/10
(548 votes)
#7
407
S4:E7
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.
★ 7.5/10
(618 votes)
#8
401
S4:E1
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 school's principal. Helen finally discovers the source of her anxiety, only to be blindsided by a new catastrophe. Season premiere.
★ 7.4/10
(542 votes)
#9
402
S4:E2
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.
★ 7.2/10
(533 votes)
#10
404
S4:E4
Alison and Ben dig into her past and begin confronting her fears. Cole’s relationship with Alison is jeopardizing his marriage to Luisa.
★ 7.2/10
(533 votes)
#1
404
S4:E4
Alison and Ben dig into her past and begin confronting her fears. Cole’s relationship with Alison is jeopardizing his marriage to Luisa.
★ 7.4/10
(542 votes)
#2
402
S4:E2
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.
★ 7.5/10
(618 votes)
#3
401
S4:E1
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 school's principal. Helen finally discovers the source of her anxiety, only to be blindsided by a new catastrophe. Season premiere.
★ 7.6/10
(536 votes)
#4
403
S4:E3
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.
★ 7.6/10
(548 votes)
#5
407
S4:E7
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.
★ 8.0/10
(546 votes)
#6
406
S4:E6
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.
★ 8.5/10
(836 votes)
#7
405
S4:E5
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.
★ 8.6/10
(712 votes)
#8
410
S4:E10
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.
★ 8.8/10
(829 votes)
#9
409
S4:E9
Ben finally confesses the truth to Alison. But is it too late for their relationship?
★ 9.2/10
(1046 votes)
#10
408
S4:E8
A hopeful epiphany leads Cole on a journey to a horrific discovery. Noah questions his role in tragic events.
★ 7.5/10
(618 votes)
401
S4:E1
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 school's principal. Helen finally discovers the source of her anxiety, only to be blindsided by a new catastrophe. Season premiere.
★ 7.4/10
(542 votes)
402
S4:E2
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.
★ 7.6/10
(536 votes)
403
S4:E3
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.
★ 7.2/10
(533 votes)
404
S4:E4
Alison and Ben dig into her past and begin confronting her fears. Cole’s relationship with Alison is jeopardizing his marriage to Luisa.
★ 8.5/10
(836 votes)
405
S4:E5
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.
★ 8.0/10
(546 votes)
406
S4:E6
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.
★ 7.6/10
(548 votes)
407
S4:E7
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.
★ 9.2/10
(1046 votes)
408
S4:E8
A hopeful epiphany leads Cole on a journey to a horrific discovery. Noah questions his role in tragic events.
★ 8.8/10
(829 votes)
409
S4:E9
Ben finally confesses the truth to Alison. But is it too late for their relationship?
★ 8.6/10
(712 votes)
410
S4:E10
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.