The Affair — Season 2
Alison attempts to move on from tragedy and build a lasting relationship while contending with the judgment of others and her own self-doubt. Her lover Noah tries to balance the temptations of success
About this season
Alison attempts to move on from tragedy and build a lasting relationship while contending with the judgment of others and her own self-doubt. Her lover Noah tries to balance the temptations of success, the family he left behind, and the woman he loves. Noah’s former wife Helen attempts to piece her life together while navigating divorce proceedings, caring for her children, and her parents’ noxious influence. Cole, Alison’s former husband, struggles to overcome past heartbreak and start a promising new life. Yet the long-term ramifications of the affair continue to shape these lives, and will lead to an event that changes everything once again.
Episodes (12)
1. 201
6.8Aired 4 October 2015 • 57 min
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.
2. 202
7.2Aired 11 October 2015 • 58 min
Alison's summer with Noah is interrupted by an unwelcome guest. Meanwhile, Cole's self-destructive lifestyle causes everyone to become concerned.
3. 203
7.4Aired 18 October 2015 • 56 min
Noah's undying love for Alison leads to serious consequences. Meanwhile, Alison discovers a surprising truth about how to sustain a marriage.
4. 204
7.6Aired 25 October 2015 • 55 min
Helen makes an innocent mistake that leads to outrageous consequences. Meanwhile, a court order leads to a dire setback for Noah and Alison.
5. 205
6.2Aired 1 November 2015 • 58 min
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.
6. 206
7.3Aired 8 November 2015 • 55 min
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.
7. 207
7.7Aired 15 November 2015 • 59 min
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.
8. 208
7.1Aired 22 November 2015 • 57 min
Helen is bewildered by Whitney's plans. Noah's fame escalates temptation.
9. 209
6.6Aired 29 November 2015 • 59 min
Alison weathers a journey alone. Noah faces a terrible reckoning.
10. 210
7.5Aired 6 December 2015 • 59 min
Noah grapples with questions. Alison considers a harrowing possibility.
11. 211
7.6Aired 13 December 2015 • 57 min
A series of revelations rattle Noah. Alison makes a momentous decision.
12. 212
8.3Aired 20 December 2015 • 68 min
Events set in motion long ago come to their conclusion.