The Affair (Season 4)

The emotional effects of an extramarital relationship between Noah, a New York City schoolteacher and budding novelist with a wife of twenty years and four children and Alison, 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.

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    401 (Episode 1) 8.5

    Writer: Sharr White

    Air date: 2018-06-17

    Runtime: 56 min

    Overview: Noah struggles to adjust to his new life after moving to Los Angeles to be closer to his kids. He attempts to reach a gifted but troubled student while under the stern eye of the school's principal. Helen finally discovers the source of her anxiety, only to be blindsided by a new catastrophe. Season premiere.

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    402 (Episode 2) 7.8

    Air date: 2018-06-24

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: Cole tries to keep Alison’s behavior from ruining an important deal while Luisa’s legal status threatens their future. An encounter with a local surfer leads Cole to question if he’s the same person he used to be. Alison is saved by a handsome stranger.

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    403 (Episode 3) 7.8

    Writer: Katie Robbins

    Air date: 2018-07-01

    Runtime: 57 min

    Overview: Noah’s attempt to teach his students a lesson in civil duty spirals out of control. Helen can’t handle Vik’s decision and goes behind his back, only to find resistance everywhere she turns.

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    404 (Episode 4) 7.8

    Air date: 2018-07-08

    Runtime: 57 min

    Overview: Alison and Ben dig into her past and begin confronting her fears. Cole’s relationship with Alison is jeopardizing his marriage to Luisa.

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    405 (Episode 5) 6.0

    Air date: 2018-07-15

    Runtime: 58 min

    Overview: Vik decides it’s time he started living for himself. But is he ready to face the consequences? Cole meets Nan, an old friend of his father’s, who sends him on a journey to exorcise the ghosts of his past.

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    406 (Episode 6) 7.8

    Air date: 2018-07-22

    Runtime: 58 min

    Overview: Noah supports Anton in a decision about his future which puts Janelle in a complicated spot with her ex-husband. Alison makes a surprising discovery about her father, and another about Ben that eventually leads her back to Noah.

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    407 (Episode 7) 5.8

    Air date: 2018-07-29

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: Helen goes to Joshua Tree in search of meaning. Noah and Anton begin an adventure with high hopes until an ominous phone call alters their course.

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    408 (Episode 8) 9.2

    Air date: 2018-08-05

    Runtime: 56 min

    Overview: A hopeful epiphany leads Cole on a journey to a horrific discovery. Noah questions his role in tragic events.

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    409 (Episode 9) 8.2

    Air date: 2018-08-12

    Runtime: 58 min

    Overview: Ben finally confesses the truth to Alison. But is it too late for their relationship?

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    410 (Episode 10) 7.3

    Air date: 2018-08-19

    Runtime: 75 min

    Overview: Noah and Anton visit Yale where Noah encounters an old friend. An immensely difficult day forces Cole and Luisa to reexamine their relationship. Helen gets a new perspective on life.

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