12 Episodes
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Season 2 of "The Affair" centers on the fractured lives of Noah Solloway, a struggling writer, and Helen Solloway, his ex-wife, as they navigate divorce and co-parenting. Their lives are further complicated by Alison Bailey, Noah's former lover, and Cole Lockhart, Alison's ex-husband. The season kicks off with Noah facing legal trouble, arrested and charged with vehicular homicide after an incident involving Scotty Lockhart.
The core conflict escalates as Noah and Helen's divorce proceedings become increasingly bitter, marked by financial disputes and Helen's own legal troubles, including her arrest after a car accident. Meanwhile, Alison and Noah's relationship is tested by external pressures and internal doubts, while Cole grapples with his own demons and a complicated relationship with Luisa. A major turning point reveals Scotty Lockhart's death, with multiple characters implicated or involved in the aftermath.
The season culminates with Noah's trial ending in a mistrial, but not before Alison reveals Joanie might not be Noah's daughter. In a shocking twist, Helen, driving under the influence, hits and kills Scotty, and the season ends with Noah and Helen attempting to cover up the crime.
Season 2 of The Affair covers episodes 1-12. Here's everything that happened:
Season 2, Episode 1: Episode 1 - The episode explores Noah and Helen's perspectives on their divorce. Noah is living in a guest house, struggling with his second book. Helen copes with the separation by starting a relationship with Max. They attend a mediation session where their conflicting viewpoints are highlighted. The episode concludes with Noah in jail and Helen agreeing to pay for his lawyer. Noah took a painting from their bedroom.
Season 2, Episode 2: Episode 2 - The episode explores Alison and Cole's perspectives after Alison moves in with Noah at the writer's retreat. Alison feels uneasy and takes a job as Yvonne's assistant. Cole spirals, driving himself to exhaustion and almost running over Scotty. Cole visits Alison, and their accounts of the meeting differ drastically. The episode concludes with Cole at Noah's arraignment, where Noah is charged with vehicular homicide.
Season 2, Episode 3: Episode 3 - Noah and Alison's engagement faces challenges as Whitney's unexpected visit stirs up drama. Alison bonds with Robert while helping him search for his dog, Pete, and reveals more about her past. In a flash-forward, Noah is questioned about Scott Lockhart's death, hinting at future legal troubles. The episode concludes with Alison and Noah swimming together.
Season 2, Episode 4: Episode 4 - Helen and Noah's divorce proceedings intensify, with Noah seeking half of Helen's assets. Helen spirals, ending her fling with Max after he reveals giving Noah money. Helen's reckless behavior leads to her arrest after a car accident. A court order prevents Alison from contacting Noah's children. The episode concludes with the denial of Noah's request to move the trial.
Season 2, Episode 5: Episode 5 - Alison faces hostility from Yvonne after she reads Noah's book. Cole sleeps with Tori, then meets Luisa. Alison confronts Helen about Noah. Cole finds Alison in his bed, and they sleep together. Scotty sees them together. The episode concludes with Jeffries and Gottlief discussing Scotty's murder.
Season 2, Episode 6: Episode 6 - Martin is rushed to the hospital, where it's discovered he has Crohn's disease. Helen and Noah's fighting ceases as they focus on their son's health. Alison tells Noah she's unsure about their relationship and wants to stay with her mother. Helen decides to give Noah anything he wants in the divorce. The episode concludes with Helen offering Noah to stay at her house while she is away.
Season 2, Episode 7: Episode 7 - The episode revolves around Thanksgiving. Alison confronts Noah about his book, which portrays her negatively. Cole learns dark family secrets from his mother, including a disturbing revelation about his grandfather. Oscar reveals a video implying Scotty might be the father of Alison's baby. The episode concludes with Alison worried about testifying.
Season 2, Episode 8: Episode 8 - Helen and Whitney visit Noah's alma mater for a college tour, where they unexpectedly run into Noah. Whitney reveals she doesn't want to go to college and instead wants to be a model. Noah's literary fame escalates, leading to temptation with his publicist, Eden. The episode concludes with Helen finding Noah's baby's pacifier, potentially for a DNA test.
Season 2, Episode 9: Episode 9 - As a hurricane hits, Noah attends a party and finds Whitney in a compromising situation. Alison goes into labor alone, while Cole hallucinates Gabriel and sets fire to his family home. Alison gives birth to Joanie, but tells the doctor she is not ready to see Noah yet.
Season 2, Episode 10: Episode 10 - Noah attends therapy, revealing he hasn't told Alison about their finalized divorce. Alison, missing therapy, encounters a strung-out Scotty proposing a business deal. She later meets Cole, learning of his engagement, and confides in him about Scotty. The episode concludes with paternity test results that shock Noah's lawyer.
Season 2, Episode 11: Episode 11 - Cole and Luisa seek Cherry's approval to marry, while Cole considers buying the Lobster Roll. Alison secretly quits medical school, straining her relationship with Noah. Cole and Alison unexpectedly win the Lobster Roll auction. Scotty arrives, demanding a cut, and threatens to reveal information that could ruin Cole's life. The episode concludes with Cole questioning Scotty about what he knows.
Season 2, Episode 12: Episode 12 - As Noah's trial concludes with a mistrial, Alison reveals Joanie might not be his daughter. Scotty confronts Alison, leading to her pushing him into the road. Helen, driving under the influence, hits and kills Scotty. The episode ends with Noah and Helen covering up the crime.
