The Affair: Season 2

2015 · 12 episodes · ★ 7.3

What Season 2 of The Affair

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.

12episodes

Oct 4, 2015aired

Dec 20, 2015final episode

11.6 hrtotal runtime

Season 2 Episodes

2x01 201
Oct 4, 2015 · 57 min · ★ 6.8
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.
Directing: Jeffrey Reiner · Writing: Sarah Treem · Starring: Victor Williams, Kathleen Chalfant, Stephen Kunken, Richard Schiff
2x02 202
Oct 11, 2015 · 58 min · ★ 7.2
Alison's summer with Noah is interrupted by an unwelcome guest. Meanwhile, Cole's self-destructive lifestyle causes everyone to become concerned.
Directing: Jeffrey Reiner · Writing: Sarah Treem · Starring: Colin Donnell, Nicolette Robinson, John Doman, Michael Godere
2x03 203
Oct 18, 2015 · 56 min · ★ 7.4
Noah's undying love for Alison leads to serious consequences. Meanwhile, Alison discovers a surprising truth about how to sustain a marriage.
Directing: Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden · Writing: Alena Smith · Starring: Richard Schiff, Joanna Gleason, Peter Friedman, Quinn VanAntwerp
2x04 204
Oct 25, 2015 · 55 min · ★ 7.6
Helen makes an innocent mistake that leads to outrageous consequences. Meanwhile, a court order leads to a dire setback for Noah and Alison.
Directed by: John Dahl · Written by: Anya Epstein · Starring: Nadia Gan, Jason Furlani, Kathleen Chalfant, Richard Schiff
2x05 205
Nov 1, 2015 · 58 min · ★ 6.2
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.
Directing: Laura Innes · Writing: Sharr White · Starring: Colin Donnell, Victor Williams, Kelly Deadmon, Darren Goldstein
2x06 206
Nov 8, 2015 · 55 min · ★ 7.3
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.
Directed by: Jeffrey Reiner · Written by: David Henry Hwang · Starring: Omar Metwally, John Doman, Deirdre O'Connell, Artie Brennan
2x07 207
Nov 15, 2015 · 59 min · ★ 7.7
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.
Directed by: Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden · Written by: Abe Sylvia · Starring: Colin Donnell, Nicolette Robinson, Michael Godere, Deirdre O'Connell
2x08 208
Nov 22, 2015 · 57 min · ★ 7.1
Helen is bewildered by Whitney's plans. Noah's fame escalates temptation.
Directed by: Laura Innes · Written by: Sharr White · Starring: Richard Schiff, Quinn VanAntwerp, Brooke Lyons, Jordan Carlos
2x09 209
Nov 29, 2015 · 59 min · ★ 6.7
Alison weathers a journey alone. Noah faces a terrible reckoning.
Directing: Jeffrey Reiner · Writing: Alena Smith, David Henry Hwang · Starring: Colin Donnell, Omar Metwally, Keilly McQuail, Brooke Lyons
2x10 210
Dec 6, 2015 · 59 min · ★ 7.5
Noah grapples with questions. Alison considers a harrowing possibility.
Directing: Scott Winant · Writing: Anya Epstein · Starring: Colin Donnell, Victor Williams, Omar Metwally, Michael Godere
2x11 211
Dec 13, 2015 · 57 min · ★ 7.7
A series of revelations rattle Noah. Alison makes a momentous decision.
Directed by: Michael Slovis · Written by: Abe Sylvia, Sharr White · Starring: Colin Donnell, Victor Williams, Omar Metwally, Michael Godere
2x12 212 Season Finale
Dec 20, 2015 · 68 min · ★ 8.2
Events set in motion long ago come to their conclusion.
Directing: Jeffrey Reiner · Writing: Sarah Treem · Starring: Colin Donnell, Victor Williams, Omar Metwally, Michael Godere