Damages

2007 • FX
4.5
292 reviews
TV-MA
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Season 1 episodes (13)

1 Pilot
7/24/07
After Patty (Glenn Close) handpicks Ellen (Rose Byrne) to be a first-year Associate at the high- profile law firm, Hewes & Associates, life will never be the same for either one of them. Ellen, newly-engaged to her boyfriend David Connor (Noah Bean), is thrilled to join the ranks and be trained under Patty and Patty's trusted Senior Associate, Tom Shayes (Tate Donovan). But Ellen soon realizes that the price of success may be much higher than what she's willing to pay. Currently, the focus of Hewes & Associates attention is a class action lawsuit targeting the allegedly corrupt Arthur Frobisher (Ted Danson), one of the country's wealthiest CEOs. Patty, on behalf of her clients, is attempting to bankrupt and personally destroy Frobisher. As Patty battles with Frobisher and his attorney Ray Fiske (Zljko Ivanek) Ellen Parsons will be front and center witnessing just what it takes to win at all costs.
2 Jesus, Mary & Joe Cocker
7/31/07
When Ellen (Rose Byrne) and David (Noah Bean) gather with family to celebrate their recent engagement, Katie (Anastasia Griffiths) reveals her paranoia surrounding her involvement in the Frobisher (Ted Danson) case and her safety. Trying to alleviate her fear, Ellen assures Katie that they can trust Patty (Glenn Close) to help them, but when she brings Katie to the office, things do not go the way she anticipated. Ellen confronts Patty about her meeting with Katie and begins to wonder how much she trusts her new boss. Meanwhile, Arthur Frobisher begins to weigh his options when he notices his family is being affected by his tattered image in the media.
3 And My Paralyzing Fear of Death
8/7/07
When Patty (Glenn Close) and Ray Fiske (Ivanek Zeljko ) are called in by the Judge about the Frobisher case, Patty is asked to come up with a substantial reason to continue with their litigation by the end of the week. Looking for clues, Patty and Tom (Tate Donovan) learn about Katie's (Anastasia Griffiths) new friend. Meanwhile, Patty fears for the safety of her family when her life is threatened and she is forced to take a closer look at her son, and Ellen (Rose Byrne) is entrusted with a responsibility that may help her professionally but conflict with her personal life.
4 Tastes Like a Ho-Ho
8/14/07
While down in Florida for business, Katie (Anastasia Griffiths) partied the night away in one of Florida's hippest nightclubs and saw something she shouldn't have - Arthur Frobisher (Ted Danson) with an unknown man in a parking lot.
5 A Regular Earl Anthony
8/21/07
Frobisher (Ted Danson) pushes Ray Fiske (Zeljko Ivanek) to take a more aggressive approach with Patty (Glenn Close), who is on shaky ground with the clients. Tom (Tate Donovan) reckons with his own career options and seeks the advice of an outspoken friend (Donal Logue).
6 She Spat at Me
9/4/07
Patty cautiously pursues Gregory eager to learn his secrets before it's too late. An emboldened Frobisher attempts to salvage his legacy with an unconventional strategy. Lila ominously reappears in David's life further testing his relationship with Ellen.
7 We Are Not Animals
9/11/07
The Frobisher case now hinges on Gregory Malina's deposition which has Patty committed to keeping him safe from the nefarious forces of the opposition. Ellen and Tom are keeping something from Patty who they fear might be manipulating them.
8 Blame The Victim
9/18/07
With the key witness missing and Frobisher's camp taking extra measures to keep the momentum, Patty must find a new strategy for the case. Ellen gets blindsided when her parents show up with troubling news.
9 Do You Regret What We Did?
9/25/07
Both sides continue to fight for the upper hand as the mystery behind Gregory's disappearance deepens. With Frobisher's deposition nearing, he and his team bring on a secret weapon, while Ellen unearths information that could have serious impact on the case.
10 Sort Of Like A Family
10/2/07
Titans collide as Patty and Frobisher square off in his deposition. Ellen has been relegated to the sidelines where she contemplates a few risky moves that might get her back in the action.
11 I Hate These People
10/9/07
Pressure from the trial is talking its toll on Patty and Frobisher alike, as both sides intensify their tactics despite potentially dire ramifications. Ellen's secret information could be a huge help to Patty, but will the reward justify the risk?
12 There's No "We" Anymore
10/16/07
The story of Ellen's incarceration for David's murder converges with the tumultuous events surrounding Patty's efforts to take down Frobisher Written By: Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, and Daniel Zelman Directed By: Mark Piznarski.
13 Because I Know Patty
10/23/07
The season comes to its shocking conclusion.

About this show

In her first lead role in a television series, Glenn Close stars as a charismatic but cunning high-stakes lawyer in the New York-set thriller DAMAGES. The one-hour drama from creators and executive producers Todd A. Kessler (The Sopranos), Daniel Zelman (the feature Fool's Gold), and Glenn Kessler (Robbery Homicide Division) also stars Emmy Award winner Ted Danson, Rose Byrne, Tate Donovan, Noah Bean, and Zeljko Ivanek.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
292 reviews
A Google user
July 16, 2012
I caught this show at the beginning of the third season, and my wife and I were instantly hooked--seriously, it's TV crack. Glenn Close is amazing, as always, in a very twisted role.
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Racquel Ramsay
November 22, 2014
A lawyer drama show. This show will have you on your tippy toes and biting your nails. If you want drama,this the show to watch plus Glenn Close and Rose Bryne are phenomable.
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Karthik Nagaraj
December 29, 2012
I particularly like that it is based on one huge case and the timeline keeps telescoping in from both ends with the past burning in faster than the future. Nicely directed. Although it will totally throw someone off when they are watching from in between. But I love the show.
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