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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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.
Season 4 episodes
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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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Directed by Mike FiggisWritten by Sharr WhiteGuest stars Emily Browning, Michael Gross, Zenobia Shroff, Adam Shapiro, Julian Works, Russell Hornsby, Christopher Meyer, Christopher Avila
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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Directed by Rodrigo GarcíaWritten by Sarah TreemGuest stars Finnegan George, Jo Yang, Christopher Meyer, Annika Marks, Adam O'Byrne, Eric Nelsen, Ramón Rodríguez, Kenneth Lee
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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Directed by Colin BuckseyWritten by Katie RobbinsGuest stars Chelsea Maidhof, Emily Browning, Nancy Ma, Michael Gross, Zenobia Shroff, Adam Shapiro, Julian Works, Christopher Meyer
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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Directed by Rodrigo GarcíaWritten by Sarah TreemGuest stars Victor Williams, Chelsea Maidhof, Mare Winningham, Christopher Meyer, Eric Nelsen, Ramón Rodríguez, Noa Tishby, Elizabeth Anweis
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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Directed by Jessica YuWritten by Sharr White, David Henry Hwang, David Henry HwangGuest stars Feodor Chin, Amy Stewart, Phoebe Tonkin, Emily Browning, Zenobia Shroff, Zuhair Haddad, Amy Irving, James Eckhouse
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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Directed by Stacie PassonWritten by Sarah Sutherland, Lydia R. DiamondGuest stars Deirdre O'Connell, Dina Meyer, Julian Works, Russell Hornsby, Christopher Meyer, Christopher Avila, Marisela Zumbado, José Velázquez
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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Directed by Colin BuckseyWritten by Jaquén Castellanos, Sarah Sutherland, Sarah Sutherland, Lydia R. DiamondGuest stars Emily Browning, Russell Hornsby, Christopher Meyer, Megan Ketch, Brittany Ishibashi, Caroline Lindy, Lucius Baybak, Jamie VanDyke
A hopeful epiphany leads Cole on a journey to a horrific discovery. Noah questions his role in tragic events.
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Directed by Michael EnglerWritten by Sharr White, Itamar Moses, Itamar MosesGuest stars Victor Williams, Dina Meyer, Christopher Meyer, Ramón Rodríguez, Tim Matheson, Christine Horn, Graham Sibley, Nicole Elliott
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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Directed by Rodrigo GarcíaWritten by Sarah Treem, Jaquén Castellanos, Katie Robbins, Katie RobbinsGuest stars Nicolette Robinson, Michael Godere, Deirdre O'Connell, Emily Browning, Darren Goldstein, Kaija Matiss, Danny Fischer, Mare Winningham
