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Damages
Overview
Damages is an American legal thriller television series created by the writing and production trio of Daniel Zelman and brothers Glenn and Todd A. Kessler. The plot revolves around the brilliant, ruthless lawyer Patty Hewes and her protégée, recent law school graduate Ellen Parsons. Each season features a major case that Hewes and her firm take on, while also examining a chapter of the complicated relationship between Ellen and Patty. The first two seasons center around the law firm Hewes & Associates. Later seasons center more on Patty and Ellen's relationship as Ellen begins to distance herself from Hewes & Associates and begins an independent career.
Status
Ended
Created By
Allen Coulter, Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler
Network
FX, Audience
Seasons & Episodes
Season 5
In the final season of Damages, Patty and Ellen are pitted against one another in two separate cases. The first involves a wrongful-death suit brought against Channing McClaren, the founder of a whistleblowing web site, who's implicated in the death of a trader for an investment firm. In the other case, Ellen is called as a witness to testify against Patty in the custody battle with Patty's son, Michael.
Episodes
You Want to End This Once and for All?
A whistle-blower case puts Patty and Ellen against each other.
Have You Met the Eel Yet?
A hacker claims to have pertinent information about the leak at Princefield; Patty's former colleague offers her services to Ellen.
Failure Is Failure
Ellen detects inconsistencies in McClaren's story. Later, Ellen's mother requests her help.
I Love You, Mommy
Patty and Ellen seek the source of the Princefield leak, while Patty takes on Ellen through the press.
There's Something Wrong with Me
Someone from McClaren's past turns up and sheds light on his personal life; Patty has a confrontation with an adversary.
I Need to Win
The attack Ellen suffered years ago comes back to haunt her.
The Storm's Moving In
A blizzard strands Patty and Ellen; McClaren uncovers a major player in the trading scandal.
I'm Afraid of What I'll Find
Ellen begins to uncover the truth about her attacker. Chris Sanchez approaches McClaren with information.
I Like Your Chair
McClaren's latest leak thrusts Ellen into the spotlight. Tensions between McClaren and Rutger Simon come to a head.
But You Don't Do That Anymore
Series Finale: While looking to use Michael Hewes' custody hearing to bring down Patty (Glenn Close), Ellen (Rose Byrne) is double-crossed by a key witness in the McClaren trial.
Top Cast
Glenn Close
Patty Hewes
Rose Byrne
Ellen Parsons
Ryan Phillippe
Channing McClaren
