<P> The Affair is an American television drama series created by Sarah Treem and Hagai Levi . The series premiered on Showtime on October 12, 2014 . Its second season premiered on October 4, 2015 . On December 9, 2015, the series was renewed for a third season, which debuted on November 20, 2016 . On January 9, 2017, Showtime renewed the series for a fourth season, which premiered on June 17, 2018 . The series has been renewed for a fifth and final season to debut in 2019 . </P> <P> As of August 19, 2018, 42 episodes of The Affair have aired, concluding the fourth season . </P>

Will thete be a season 5 of the affair