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Premiered

Sunday, August 25, 2019

Ended: Sunday, November 3, 2019

When does The Affair Season 5 come out?

The Affair Season 5 premiered Sunday, August 25, 2019 on Showtime and ended Sunday, November 3, 2019. The season has 11 episodes.

The fifth and final season chronicles the aftermath of last season's horrific events and finds the characters coming to terms with the consequences of their choices – as they make the realization that if they really want to change their futures, they must first face the past. Helen begins the season involved in an intoxicating new affair. Noah meanwhile has to swallow his pride and his jealousy and step in to take care of his family in her absence. But just when things seem to have stabilized, a chance encounter with someone from the distant past sets in a motion a sequence of events that brings them both to their knees.

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The Affair Season 5 release schedule

The Affair Season 5 episode release dates
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1. 501

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

2. 502

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

3. 503

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

4. 504

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

5. 505

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

6. 506

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

7. 507

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

8. 508

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.

Sunday · 7 years ago

9. 509

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

Sunday · 7 years ago

10. 510

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

Sunday · 7 years ago

11. 511 Finale

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

Sunday · 7 years ago

The Affair Season 5 guest stars

  • Jake Siciliano

    Jake Siciliano

    Martin Solloway

  • Catalina Sandino Moreno

    Catalina Sandino Moreno

    Luisa Leon

  • Omar Metwally

    Omar Metwally

    Dr. Vik Ullah

  • John Doman

    John Doman

    Bruce Butler

  • Dina Meyer

    Dina Meyer

    Julie Christiansen

  • Michael Braun

    Michael Braun

    EJ

  • Caylie Rae Kalmbach

    Caylie Rae Kalmbach

    Delilah

  • Austin Cauldwell

    Austin Cauldwell

    John

  • Kate Simses

    Kate Simses

    Rebecca

  • Lyriq Bent

    Lyriq Bent

    Paul

  • Emily Browning

    Emily Browning

    Sierra

  • Kathleen Chalfant

    Kathleen Chalfant

    Margaret Butler

  • Stephen Kunken

    Stephen Kunken

    Harry

  • Richard Schiff

    Richard Schiff

    Jon Gottlief

  • Brooke Lyons

    Brooke Lyons

    Eden Ellery

  • Sarah Ramos

    Sarah Ramos

    Audrey

The Affair Season 5 FAQ

When does The Affair Season 5 come out?

The Affair Season 5 premiered Sunday, August 25, 2019 on Showtime.

How many episodes are in The Affair Season 5?

The Affair Season 5 has 11 episodes.

Are new episodes of The Affair Season 5 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the The Affair Season 5 finale?

The The Affair Season 5 finale (Episode 11) aired Sunday, November 3, 2019.

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