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Season 1 – Damages

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While still pursuing big litigation cases, high-powered attorney Patty Hewes has been caring for her granddaughter and experiencing a second chance at raising a child. However, that may end when Patty's son, Michael, sues for custody of the little girl. When Patty's protege, Ellen Parsons, agrees to testify as a character witness for Michael at the custody trial, Patty scrambles to prevent her from taking the stand, fearing that Ellen will reveal Patty's secrets. To prevent the testimony, Patty refers Channing McClaren, a famous computer hacker, to Ellen, knowing that she will not be able to resist taking on such a high-profile client having just launched her own firm. When Patty files a lawsuit against McClaren -- whom Ellen has agreed to represent -- the judge in the custody case rules that Ellen cannot take the stand until the McClaren case is resolved.
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Critics Consensus

Damages injects a high dosage of quality storytelling into a familiar genre with terrific performances and some amusing psychological unrest.

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Troy Patterson Slate 12/04/2018
This season's halfway embarrassing plot concerns Patty's battle against a corrupt CEO played by Ted Danson. Go to Full Review Michael Slezak Entertainment Weekly 12/04/2018
Even during its most implausible moments, the Glenn Close legal drama has showcased several Emmy-worthy performances and delivered scads of wicked twists Go to Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 12/04/2018
A tense fun ride like the better John Grisham movies. Go to Full Review Mike Kelly Toledo Blade 12/04/2018
Playing the lead role with the perfect mix of conniving ruthlessness and icy charm is veteran film actress Glenn Close. Go to Full Review Sierra Filucci Common Sense Media 12/04/2018
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With high production values, top-notch actors, and a juicy mystery, Damages watches like an hour-long film that keeps viewers itching for a sequel. Go to Full Review Glenn Garvin Miami Herald 12/04/2018
It's the lack of moral clarity that makes Damages so spellbinding. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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LAUREN G. @LittleGeezus Nov 17 Oh my gosh, whomever Gosh is, but Glenn Close is a dreamy nightmare, never not her role and even better is Rose Byrne (the funniest person alive) who plays a dramatic and cunning lawyer who shows she is one of the most multi-talented individuals the big (and small) screen) has ever known. It's a show that you will not be able to NOT watch the entirety of it in one sitting. You'll be sad about the ending because Rose Byrne's character has married the wrongest (not a word, I'm aware) person possible and has a daughter that could have been more more attractive should she have had it without that dude. You'll see an empty one-woman firm that could have been... all of the things, everything, had Rose and Glenn stuck together, no matter who shot whom and who put out a hit on whom and ended up killing whomever. They already went through everything and are the two best lawyers in the WWW (whole wide World). Loved it and binge watched it like a healing ACL surgery patient twice over with a remaining Meniscus tear. Food and water was out of the question; I couldn't miss a moment. See more Sharang L @Scribe187 Jun 7 Really takes off from the 4th episode and never looks back. Electric stuff. This was bingeworthy TV even before the term was invented. See more Edward F 07/28/2024 Lots and lots going on. Could be too much for some viewers. The twists and reveals worked for me. Acting and story overall were great. See more Jeff M 05/08/2023 Too much jumping backwards and forwards in time for me. Even though it was easy enough to work out which time each scene was in, it was more like piecing together a story that I knew must be in there than being able to enjoy watching a narrative unfold. See more eden s 11/10/2022 Thrilling drama series. Made me fall in love with Glenn Close's acting. See more 09/26/2020 Masterful storytelling. Never disappoints. Outstanding performances from all. A must watch that you can rewatch again and again and still enjoy like it is the first time. See more Read all reviews
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Glenn Kessler

Creator

Todd A. Kessler

Creator

Daniel Zelman

Creator

Glenn Close

Patty Hewes

Ted Danson

Arthur Frobisher

Rose Byrne

Ellen Parsons

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 24, 2007 Get Me a Lawyer An ambitious young lawyer joins a high-profile litigator to expose a billionaire's stock market manipulation and ends up as a suspect in a gruesome murder. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 31, 2007 Jesus, Mary and Joe Cocker Ellen plans to deliver her friend Katie as a key witness, but Patty has suspicions about her testimony; pressure begins to mount on Frobisher. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 7, 2007 And My Paralyzing Fear of Death A mysterious threat at Patty's office places the entire case in jeopardy; Ellen learns the demands of her new professional commitment; Tom finds some interesting information on Katie. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 14, 2007 Tastes Like a Ho Ho Patty's team prepares Katie Connor for her deposition; Gregory is sitting on a piece of information that could be vital to the trial; an incident at work threatens David's relationship with Ellen. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 21, 2007 A Regular Earl Anthony Frobisher pushes Fiske to take a more aggressive approach with Patty; Tom questions his career choices and seeks the advice of an outspoken friend. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 4, 2007 She Spat at Me Patty pursues Gregory, eager to learn his secrets; an emboldened Frobisher attempts to salvage his legacy; Lila ominously reappears in David's life further testing his relationship with Ellen. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 11, 2007 We Are Not Animals The Frobisher case hinges on Gregory Malina's deposition; Ellen and Tom fear Patty is manipulating them. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 18, 2007 Blame the Victim Patty must find a new strategy for the case with the key witness missing; Ellen gets blindsided when her parents show up with troubling news. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 25, 2007 Do You Regret What We Did? The mystery behind Gregory's disappearance deepens; Frobisher and his team bring on a secret weapon as his deposition nears; Ellen unearths information that could impact the case. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 2, 2007 Sort of Like a Family Patty and Frobisher square off in his deposition; Ellen has been relegated to the sidelines. Details Episode 11 Aired Oct 9, 2007 I Hate These People Pressure from the trial is taking its toll on Patty and Frobisher alike, as both sides intensify their tactics. Details Episode 12 Aired Oct 16, 2007 There's No We Anymore Ellen's incarceration for David's murder converges with the tumultuous events surrounding Patty's effort to take down Frobisher. Details Episode 13 Aired Oct 23, 2007 Because I Know Patty Patty continues her quest to ruin Arthur Frobisher in the shocking conclusion to the season. Details

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Damages — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Glenn Kessler, Todd A. Kessler, Daniel Zelman
Executive Producer
Glenn Kessler, Todd A. Kessler, Daniel Zelman
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA (L|S|V)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 24, 2007