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The Best Episodes of The Affair Season 5

Every episode of The Affair Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Affair Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Affair Season 5 Episode 11 - 511
    9.1/10(1444 votes)

    S5:E11

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

    Director:Sarah Treem
    Writer:Sarah Treem

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  2. The Affair Season 5 Episode 10 - 510
    8.4/10(685 votes)

    S5:E10

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

    Director:Toa Fraser
    Writer:Katie Robbins

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  3. The Affair Season 5 Episode 9 - 509
    8.2/10(663 votes)

    S5:E9

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

    Director:Allison Anders
    Writer:Katie Robbins

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  4. The Affair Season 5 Episode 8 - 508
    7.6/10(524 votes)

    S5:E8

    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.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writers:Sarah Treem, Kristina Woo

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  5. The Affair Season 5 Episode 1 - 501
    7.4/10(694 votes)

    S5:E1

    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.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:Sarah Treem

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  6. The Affair Season 5 Episode 4 - 504
    7.0/10(542 votes)

    S5:E4

    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.

    Director:Toa Fraser
    Writer:Donal Lardner Ward

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  7. The Affair Season 5 Episode 3 - 503
    6.9/10(533 votes)

    S5:E3

    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.

    Director:Steven Fierberg
    Writer:Itamar Moses

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  8. The Affair Season 5 Episode 5 - 505
    6.8/10(529 votes)

    S5:E5

    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.

    Director:Eva Vives
    Writer:Mike Batistick

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  9. The Affair Season 5 Episode 7 - 507
    6.8/10(569 votes)

    S5:E7

    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.

    Director:Steven Fierberg
    Writer:Sarah Sutherland

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  10. The Affair Season 5 Episode 2 - 502
    6.7/10(586 votes)

    S5:E2

    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.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writers:Katie Robbins, Jaquén Castellanos

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  11. The Affair Season 5 Episode 6 - 506
    5.9/10(729 votes)

    S5:E6

    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.

    Director:Silas Howard
    Writers:Sarah Sutherland, Jaquén Castellanos

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"511" is the best rated episode of The Affair season 5. It scored 9.1/10 from 1,444 votes. Written and directed by Sarah Treem, it aired on November 3, 2019. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "510".