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The Best Episodes of The Affair Season 2

Every episode of The Affair Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Affair Season 2!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Affair Season 2 Episode 12 - 212
    8.7/10(939 votes)

    S2:E12

    Events set in motion long ago come to their conclusion.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writer:Sarah Treem

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  2. The Affair Season 2 Episode 9 - 209
    8.4/10(806 votes)

    S2:E9

    Alison weathers a journey alone. Noah faces a terrible reckoning.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writers:Alena Smith, David Henry Hwang

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  3. The Affair Season 2 Episode 7 - 207
    8.2/10(690 votes)

    S2:E7

    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.

    Directors:Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
    Writer:Abe Sylvia

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  4. The Affair Season 2 Episode 4 - 204
    8.0/10(704 votes)

    S2:E4

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

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Anya Epstein

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  5. The Affair Season 2 Episode 10 - 210
    8.0/10(709 votes)

    S2:E10

    Noah grapples with questions. Alison considers a harrowing possibility.

    Director:Scott Winant
    Writer:Anya Epstein

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  6. The Affair Season 2 Episode 11 - 211
    8.0/10(643 votes)

    S2:E11

    A series of revelations rattle Noah. Alison makes a momentous decision.

    Director:Michael Slovis
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Affair Season 2 Episode 1 - 201
    7.9/10(856 votes)

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writer:Sarah Treem

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  8. The Affair Season 2 Episode 5 - 205
    7.9/10(688 votes)

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Laura Innes
    Writer:Sharr White

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  9. The Affair Season 2 Episode 6 - 206
    7.9/10(671 votes)

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writer:David Henry Hwang

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  10. The Affair Season 2 Episode 8 - 208
    7.9/10(663 votes)

    S2:E8

    Helen is bewildered by Whitney's plans. Noah's fame escalates temptation.

    Director:Laura Innes
    Writer:Sharr White

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  11. The Affair Season 2 Episode 2 - 202
    7.7/10(740 votes)

    S2:E2

    Alison's summer with Noah is interrupted by an unwelcome guest. Meanwhile, Cole's self-destructive lifestyle causes everyone to become concerned.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writer:Sarah Treem

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  12. The Affair Season 2 Episode 3 - 203
    7.7/10(688 votes)

    S2:E3

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

    Directors:Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
    Writer:Alena Smith

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"212" is the best rated episode of The Affair season 2. It scored 8.7/10 from 939 votes. Directed by Jeffrey Reiner and written by Sarah Treem, it aired on December 20, 2015. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "209".