The Affair
At once deeply observed and intriguingly elusive, "The Affair" explores the emotional effects of an extramarital relationship. Noah is a New York City schoolteacher and budding novelist, married for 20 years with four children. Alison is a young waitress and wife from Montauk at the end of Long Island, trying to piece her life back together in the wake of a tragedy. The provocative drama unfolds separately from multiple perspectives, using the distinct memory biases of each character to tell the story. Created by Sarah Treem.
- Metascore81
- 2014-2019
- 5 seasons
- Showtime Networks
- Drama
- TV-14
At once deeply observed and intriguingly elusive, "The Affair" explores the emotional effects of an extramarital relationship. Noah is a New York City schoolteacher and budding novelist, married for 20 years with four children. Alison is a young waitress and wife from Montauk at the end of Long Island, trying to piece her life back together in the wake of a tragedy. The provocative drama unfolds separately from multiple perspectives, using the distinct memory biases of each character to tell the story. Created by Sarah Treem.
Season 3 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
Episode #3.1
Sun, Nov 20, 2016 58 mins
Haunted by recent hardship, Noah struggles to navigate the challenges of his old life while attempting to adapt to a new one. A new love interest isn't enough to overcome a sense of dread. Someone is watching him.
Episode 2
Episode #3.2
Sun, Nov 20, 2016 54 mins
Helen is devastated by Noah; various familial pressures cause Helen and Vik to reexamine their relationship; Alison's worst fears are realized.
Episode 3
Episode #3.3
Sun, Dec 4, 2016 55 mins
Noah's stabbing leads to unease; Juliette worries about her life at home; Noah's time in prison begins to catch up with him.
Episode 4
Episode #3.4
Sun, Dec 11, 2016 56 mins
Alison's complicated return to Cole's life puts him in an increasingly impossible situation. Also, Alison must contend with Luisa and the legal system, while attempting to reconnect with her daughter. But a dangerous passion threatens to jeopardize everything.
Episode 5
Episode #3.5
Sun, Dec 18, 2016 58 mins
Alison is motivated to spend a memorable day with Noah on Block Island for an unusual reason. Noah is left wistful by their profound connection, until the problems from which he was escaping return with a shocking force.
Episode 6
Episode #3.6
Sun, Jan 1, 2017 60 mins
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.
Episode 7
Episode #3.7
Sun, Jan 8, 2017 58 mins
Helen gives Noah the help he needs - but at what cost? At his absolute weakest, Noah's world has never seemed more hostile or bewildering. A vital moment of release turns suddenly into something that can't be undone.
Episode 8
Episode #3.8
Sun, Jan 15, 2017 55 mins
An unexpected cause to celebrate provokes a sobering realization in Alison. Soon after, a startling warning leaves her pondering the unthinkable. Cole's frustrations with Alison come to a head, revealing a radical truth.
Episode 9
Episode #3.9
Sun, Jan 22, 2017 51 mins
Helen's escape to Montauk exacerbates her guilt. Noah's world collapses.
Episode 10
Episode #3.10
Sun, Jan 29, 2017 59 mins
Noah's visit to Paris provides Juliette with a distraction from unpleasant realities at home. A chance encounter offers Noah the possibility of healing a relationship in desperate need of repair.
