The Affair

Season 2

12 episodes 5 seasons

Alison attempts to move on from tragedy and build a lasting relationship while contending with the judgment of others and her own self-doubt. Her lover Noah tries to balance the temptations of success, the family he left behind, and the woman he loves. Noah’s former wife Helen attempts to piece her life together while navigating divorce proceedings, caring for her children, and her parents’ noxious influence. Cole, Alison’s former husband, struggles to overcome past heartbreak and start a promising new life. Yet the long-term ramifications of the affair continue to shape these lives, and will lead to an event that changes everything once again.

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The Affair Season 2 released on October 4, 2015.

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S02E01 Aired October 04, 2015

201

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

S02E02 Aired October 11, 2015

202

Alison's summer with Noah is interrupted by an unwelcome guest. Meanwhile, Cole's self-destructive lifestyle causes everyone to become concerned.

S02E03 Aired October 18, 2015

203

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

S02E04 Aired October 25, 2015

204

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

S02E05 Aired November 01, 2015

205

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

S02E06 Aired November 08, 2015

206

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

S02E07 Aired November 15, 2015

207

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.

S02E08 Aired November 22, 2015

208

Helen is bewildered by Whitney's plans. Noah's fame escalates temptation.

S02E09 Aired November 29, 2015

209

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

S02E10 Aired December 06, 2015

210

Noah grapples with questions. Alison considers a harrowing possibility.

S02E11 Aired December 13, 2015

211

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

S02E12 Aired December 20, 2015

212

Events set in motion long ago come to their conclusion.