The Affair

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The pilot sets the stage for the tales of an affair as told from the vantage of Noah Solloway (Dominic West) and Alison Bailey (Ruth Wilson) as they describe the onset of their extra marital affair.

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Noah and Allison meet again at a fancy Hampton's party while Noah's son tries for a job at Cole's (Allison's husband) ranch. More information on the reason for the police investigation is revealed. |

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With his novel gaining traction, Noah turns to Alison to help him research the local culture - but their innocent tour of Montauk proves more dangerous than expected. Meanwhile, Cole takes a stand on behalf of his community, and Helen deals with business back in Brooklyn.

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Noah and Alison grow closer on a day trip to remote Block Island. |

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Alison and Noah are forced to confront new obstacles at home. |

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Noah learns that there is more to Alison than he knows. |

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The Solloways return to Brooklyn; Cole confronts Alison when things hit close to home |

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Noah & Allison meet again. Cole speaks with an appraiser concerning the ranch. |

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Alison travels to Brooklyn and their affair continues. Back home Alison confronts her mother in law with new information about the ranch. |

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The disappearance of Whitney causes Helen and Noah equal friction once she finds out where she is and what exactly happened... Meanwhile, Cole searches for answers as he tries to forget the past, along with Alison! All this as Det. Jeffries inches closer to his number one suspect.

1Episode #2.1

Whitney and Alison happen to be in the same hair salon and Whitney overhears Alison's story to the hairdresser/nail spa lady. |

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

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

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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. |

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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. |

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Alison weathers a momentous journey alone. Helen receives unexpected attention from a sexy yet exasperating source. Noah faces a terrible reckoning. An array of challenges pushes Cole to the very edge. |

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Alison misses a couple's therapy session where Noah reviews his behaviour and childhood. Alison runs into Scotty and everyone has doubts. |

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Cole and Luisa take a serious step forward. Meanwhile, a series of revelations cause Noah to reconsider everything he thought he knew about Alison, and a momentous decision Alison makes may just end their relationship. |

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The truth about the fatal night is finally revealed, what happened and why? In the current time-line, Noah is forced to make a decision. |

1Episode #3.1

It's 3 years later and Noah is now a professor at a university. His father has just died and he is coming to terms with what has happened to him in the past 3 years through a series of flashbacks. |

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One year earlier: after a stern request from Noah leaves Helen devastated, various pressures cause Helen and Vik to reexamine their relationship. Alison returns to Montauk after a crisis only to have her worst fears realized. |

3Episode #3.3

Juliette finds Noah an alluring prospect, but a terrifying event shatters all hope of an easy affair. |

4Episode #3.4

Cole finds himself in a difficult situation. Allison looks to reconnect with her daughter.

5Episode #3.5

Alison is motivated to spend a day with Noah on Block Island for an unusual reason. The excursion results in a profound connection, but Noah is left wistful and the problems he was escaping return with shocking force. |

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Noah's unexplained absence sends Helen on a journey of increasingly troublesome discoveries. Meanwhile, Noah is compelled to return to a place he's spent his life trying to escape and attempts to repair his relationship with Martin before it's too late.

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Helen gives Noah the help he needs, but at what cost? A vital moment of release becomes something that can't be undone. |

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An unexpected cause to celebrate provokes a sobering realization in Alison. Soon after, a startling warning leaves her pondering the unthinkable. |

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Helen brings to light some home truths to her family while Noah realises things are not always what they seem |

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In Paris, Juliette's husband suddenly wakes up. Meanwhile, Noah sees a poster for the gallery for Furkat's exhibition. |

1Episode #4.1

Helen and Noah have moved following Vik's job offer, and they're butting heads more than ever. Meanwhile, a flash-forward scene with Noah and Cole indicates that someone is missing and that there have been a string of intense events leading up to that moment.

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Cole contemplates important business desicions; Louisa is frustrated about her being undocumented; Alison meets Ben.

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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.

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Alison and Ben dig into her past and begin confronting her fears. Cole's relationship with Alison is jeopardizing his marriage to Luisa.

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Vik must face the reality of his illness which makes him see his life in a new light and leads to unexpected experiences. Cole is following his father's journey and at the end he finds the answers he was looking for.

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Noah is finding his place as a teacher but cannot make peace with his son, Trevor. Alison has hard times to discover the truth about his father and his new boyfriend, Ben and makes a surprise journey where she gets the best advice from the person she least expected.

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Helen goes to the desert with Sierra; While helping Anton, Noah's relationship with Janelle strengthens.

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Cole, Noah, and Anton go on the road to find missing Alison.

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After Alison comes back from LA, knowing what she knows about Ben, they have the inevitable talk.

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Noah and Anton visit Yale where Noah encounters an old friend. An immensely difficult day forces Cole and Luisa to reexamine their relationship.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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As controversy swirls around Noah, Helen and Whitney must decide where their allegiances lie.

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As wildfires threaten Los Angeles, Helen and Noah are forced to run for their lives and confront old wounds along the way.

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It's Whitney's wedding day and everything comes full circle. Series finale.