The Affair: Season 5

2019 · 11 episodes · ★ 7.7

What Season 5 of The Affair

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.

11episodes

Aug 25, 2019premiered

Nov 3, 2019Latest episode

11.5 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 501
Aug 25, 2019 · 57 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Colin Bucksey · Writing: Sarah Treem · Starring: Jake Siciliano, Omar Metwally, John Doman, Lyriq Bent
5x02 502
Sep 1, 2019 · 58 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Colin Bucksey · Writing: Katie Robbins, Jaquén Castellanos · Starring: Jake Siciliano, Omar Metwally, John Doman, Adam Shapiro
5x03 503
Sep 8, 2019 · 58 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Steven Fierberg · Writing: Itamar Moses · Starring: Emily Browning, Kathleen Chalfant, Adam Shapiro, Russell Hornsby
5x04 504
Sep 15, 2019 · 60 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Toa Fraser · Writing: Donal Lardner Ward · Starring: Kathleen Chalfant, Jonathan Cake, Adam Shapiro, Max Fowler
5x05 505
Sep 22, 2019 · 59 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Eva Vives · Writing: Mike Batistick · Starring: Caylie Rae Kalmbach, Austin Cauldwell, Emily Browning, Brooke Lyons
5x06 506
Sep 29, 2019 · 54 min · ★ 7.3
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.
Directing: Silas Howard · Writing: Sarah Sutherland, Jaquén Castellanos · Starring: Catalina Sandino Moreno, Michael Braun, Lyriq Bent, Mykal-Michelle Harris
5x07 507
Oct 6, 2019 · 58 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Steven Fierberg · Writing: Sarah Sutherland · Starring: Catalina Sandino Moreno, John Doman, Michael Braun, Kathleen Chalfant
5x08 508
Oct 13, 2019 · 59 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Colin Bucksey · Writing: Sarah Treem, Kristina Woo · Starring: Kate Simses, Emily Browning, Stephen Kunken, Richard Schiff
5x09 509
Oct 20, 2019 · 78 min · ★ 8.2
As controversy swirls around Noah, Helen and Whitney must decide where their allegiances lie.
Directing: Allison Anders · Writing: Katie Robbins · Starring: Jake Siciliano, Emily Browning, Brooke Lyons, Sarah Ramos
5x10 510
Oct 27, 2019 · 61 min · ★ 8.6
As wildfires threaten Los Angeles, Helen and Noah are forced to run for their lives and confront old wounds along the way.
Directing: Toa Fraser · Writing: Katie Robbins · Starring: Dina Meyer, Austin Cauldwell, Max Fowler, Jocelin Donahue
5x11 511 Season Finale
Nov 3, 2019 · 90 min · ★ 8.7
It's Whitney's wedding day and everything comes full circle.
Directing: Sarah Treem · Writing: Sarah Treem · Starring: Jake Siciliano, John Doman, Michael Braun, Lyriq Bent