The Affair

Season 5

2019 · 11 episodes

About

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.

Episodes

  1. 150125 Aug 2019 · 57mNoah 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.
  2. 25021 Sept 2019 · 58mJanelle 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.
  3. 35038 Sept 2019 · 58mSasha 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.
  4. 450415 Sept 2019 · 1hNoah, 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.
  5. 550522 Sept 2019 · 59mSierra 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.
  6. 650629 Sept 2019 · 54mIn 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.
  7. 75076 Oct 2019 · 58mNoah 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.
  8. 850813 Oct 2019 · 59mAllegations 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.
  9. 950920 Oct 2019 · 1h 18mAs controversy swirls around Noah, Helen and Whitney must decide where their allegiances lie.
  10. 1051027 Oct 2019 · 1h 1mAs wildfires threaten Los Angeles, Helen and Noah are forced to run for their lives and confront old wounds along the way.
  11. 115113 Nov 2019 · 1h 30mIt's Whitney's wedding day and everything comes full circle.