The Affair

Season 5 2019
TV-MA

  • 2019-08-26T01:00:00Z on Showtime
  • 50m
  • 9h 10m (11 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Drama
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.

11 episodes

Season Premiere

2019-08-26T01:00:00Z

5x01 501

Season Premiere

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  • 2019-08-26T01:00:00Z50m

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.

2019-09-02T01:00:00Z

5x02 502

5x02 502

  • 2019-09-02T01:00:00Z50m

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.

2019-09-09T01:00:00Z

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5x03 503

  • 2019-09-09T01:00:00Z50m

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.

2019-09-16T01:00:00Z

5x04 504

5x04 504

  • 2019-09-16T01:00:00Z50m

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.

2019-09-23T01:00:00Z

5x05 505

5x05 505

  • 2019-09-23T01:00:00Z50m

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.

2019-09-30T01:00:00Z

5x06 506

5x06 506

  • 2019-09-30T01:00:00Z50m

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.

2019-10-07T01:00:00Z

5x07 507

5x07 507

  • 2019-10-07T01:00:00Z50m

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.

2019-10-14T01:00:00Z

5x08 508

5x08 508

  • 2019-10-14T01:00:00Z50m

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.

2019-10-21T01:00:00Z

5x09 509

5x09 509

  • 2019-10-21T01:00:00Z50m

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

2019-10-28T01:00:00Z

5x10 510

5x10 510

  • 2019-10-28T01:00:00Z50m

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

Season Finale

2019-11-04T02:00:00Z

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Season Finale

5x11 511

  • 2019-11-04T02:00:00Z50m

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

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