The BEST episodes of The Adulterer

Every episode of The Adulterer ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Adulterer!

After a photographer and a lawyer start a steamy affair, their lives and those around them get entangled in dirty business and family secrets.

Last Updated: 9/7/2026Network: VARAStatus: Ended
Déjà vu
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9.00
28 votes

#1 - Déjà vu

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/28/2013

Making a deal is the only thing on Elsie's mind. Pepijn sends another text message to Couwenberg insisting that there must be a body, but things take an unexpected turn.

Great Photos
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9.00
29 votes

#2 - Great Photos

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/8/2011

When photographer Iris and lawyer Willem meet, the attraction is immediate. But they are both married, Iris to state prosecutor Pepijn and Willem to Elsie, the daughter of a dubious property tycoon.

Directors: Frank Ketelaar
Take No Chances
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8.00
28 votes

#3 - Take No Chances

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/23/2013

Mike voices his suspicions that Couwenberg is behind the ransom demand, but the police do not see the link. Meanwhile, Couwenberg's son gives the game away to Iris and Raymi.

All Con Men
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8.00
28 votes

#4 - All Con Men

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/30/2013

Mike is suspended for risking Willem's life. Meanwhile, the ransom money has been delivered but Willem is still captive, leaving Iris and his family anxious, and the police very worried.

A Horrid Sight
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8.00
28 votes

#5 - A Horrid Sight

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/7/2013

Mike is suspended for risking Willem's life. Meanwhile, the ransom money has been delivered but Willem is still captive, leaving Iris and his family anxious, and the police very worried.

The German
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7.00
28 votes

#6 - The German

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/21/2013

Couwenberg implores Elsie to keep her mouth shut about what she has been told. Meanwhile, the police are diverted further towards Van Leyden.

A Strong Case
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7.00
29 votes

#7 - A Strong Case

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/10/2015

Willem en Iris gaan trouwen en zullen nu eindelijk gelukkig worden. Maar een mysterieuze vrouw meldt zich met een boodschap voor Willem. De familie Couwenberg heeft een ander probleem, want Björn heeft ook huwelijksplannen, met een prostituee.

Directors: Frank Ketelaar
Deader than Dead
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7.00
28 votes

#8 - Deader than Dead

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/14/2013

As plans for Willem's memorial are underway, Iris reaches out to an unlikely source for help in proving that it's not Willem in the photo, while a revelation from Bjorn shocks Elsie

Brilliant and Vindictive
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7.00
28 votes

#9 - Brilliant and Vindictive

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/16/2013

After viewing the video, Elsie phones Couwenberg and they call the police. The police investigate one of Willem's ex-clients but also see Couwenberg as a suspect. Pepijn tries to re-enter Iris's life.

30 Days
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7.00
28 votes

#10 - 30 Days

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/9/2013

The judge has given the public prosecutor's office 30 days to find Willem. What will Couwenberg do? Meanwhile, Iris does everything she can to prove that the note she received was not from Willem.

Special Conditions
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7.00
28 votes

#11 - Special Conditions

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/2/2013

Willem vanishes. Iris and Marit are suspicious and push for a police investigation to begin, but a letter from Willem causes Iris to question their relationship.

Snip and Cut
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7.00
29 votes

#12 - Snip and Cut

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/3/2011

While Marco lies in a hospital bed in a critical condition, Willem and Elsie reunite and put their differences on hold, and Huub seeks revenge. Has someone been tampering with police evidence?

Directors: Dana Nechushtan
Serious Trouble
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7.00
29 votes

#13 - Serious Trouble

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/27/2011

Bjorn is struggling to cope. Huub must act fast to help his son and agrees to make a deal with Elsie. Iris demands the truth from Willem. Marit and Marco's rebellious behaviour gets them in trouble.

Directors: Dana Nechushtan
The Deal
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7.00
29 votes

#14 - The Deal

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/20/2011

Willem decides to stop working for Huub, but Huub won't let him go easily. Iris hires a lawyer to win custody of Menno, but fears Willem is keeping secrets from her. Beppie receives a tempting offer.

Directors: Arno Dierickx
The Other Woman
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7.00
29 votes

#15 - The Other Woman

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/22/2011

The investigation into Louis's death continues, exposing secrets, lies and promises. Pepijn senses that Iris is not quite herself and when he starts to join the dots he forms an upsetting picture.

Directors: Arno Dierickx
Back to the Bridge
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7.00
29 votes

#16 - Back to the Bridge

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/15/2011

Iris and Willem start to have deeper feelings for each other. They want to end their affair, but the hold is too strong. A large sum of money is transferred to Huub's account from a mysterious source.

Directors: Arno Dierickx
Wicked
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7.00
29 votes

#17 - Wicked

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/8/2011

After what happened to Louis there are many suspects, including his brother-in-law Huub. Iris tries to suppress her feelings for Willem and concentrate on her marriage, but her actions soon haunt her.

Directors: Frank Ketelaar
Train Tickets
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7.00
28 votes

#18 - Train Tickets

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/26/2013

Iris and Willem are a couple, but Elsie is resentful and depressed in prison and Pepijn wants custody of Menno and is prepared to fight for it

Tomorrow
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6.00
58 votes

#19 - Tomorrow

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/17/2011

Willem finds himself in the dock in court as several witnesses are called to the stand. It seems that the net is closing in on Willem. Iris may hold the key to his freedom, but the clock is ticking.

Directors: Frank Ketelaar
An Expensive Price
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#20 - An Expensive Price

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/19/2015

Debt
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#21 - Debt

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/12/2015

Just Like Before
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#22 - Just Like Before

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/5/2015

USB
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#23 - USB

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/29/2015

Caught Red-Handed
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#24 - Caught Red-Handed

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/22/2015

Lying and Cheating
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#25 - Lying and Cheating

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/8/2015

Willem is weg bij Iris en woont voorlopig in een hotel. Couwenberg komt vrij en maakt ruzie met Björn over Wendy. Pepijn bereidt een grote slag voor om in één klap de hele familie Couwenberg te grazen te nemen. Marit wordt gestalkt door Alex.