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The Best Episodes of Damages

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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

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    Damages Season 1 Episode 13 - Because I Know Patty
    8.8/10(615 votes)

    #1 - Because I Know Patty

    S1:E13

    The first season ends with Ellen talking Patty into defending her in exchange for the Gregory Malina videotape.

    Director:Todd A. Kessler
    Writers:Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. Kessler

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  2. Damages Season 1 Episode 11 - I Hate These People
    8.7/10(555 votes)

    #2 - I Hate These People

    S1:E11

    Patty offers Ellen her job back, however, Ellen declines but volunteers to keep helping Patty with the Frobisher case. Lila is back, and bringing more havoc into David and Ellen's lives. Patty uses the newly acquired evidence to blackmail Ray, and offers him an ultimatum.

    Director:Ed Bianchi
    Writer:Adam Stein

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  3. Damages Season 1 Episode 12 - There's No 'We' Anymore
    8.6/10(551 votes)

    #3 - There's No 'We' Anymore

    S1:E12

    Patty finally posts bail for Ellen as Frobisher learns about a tape made by Gregory Malina that could ruin him.

    Director:Mario Van Peebles
    Writers:Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. Kessler

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  4. Damages Season 2 Episode 13 - Trust Me
    8.6/10(486 votes)

    #4 - Trust Me

    S2:E13

    Patty goes to extremes to win her case against UNR, as Ellen's season long quest for revenge builds to an explosive conclusion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Glenn Kessler, Todd A. Kessler

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  5. Damages Season 3 Episode 13 - The Next One's Gonna Go in Your Throat
    8.6/10(443 votes)

    #5 - The Next One's Gonna Go in Your Throat

    S3:E13

    Ellen and Tom take matters into their own hands in an attempt to win the Tobin case; Patty Hewes is haunted by the price of her success.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. Kessler

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  6. Damages Season 5 Episode 10 - But You Don't Do That Anymore
    8.6/10(397 votes)

    #6 - But You Don't Do That Anymore

    S5:E10

    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.

    Director:Glenn Kessler
    Writers:Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. Kessler

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  7. Damages Season 5 Episode 1 - You Want to End This Once and for All?
    8.4/10(393 votes)

    #7 - You Want to End This Once and for All?

    S5:E1

    A whistle-blower case puts Patty and Ellen against each other.

    Director:Matthew Penn
    Writers:Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. Kessler

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  8. Damages Season 1 Episode 1 - Get Me a Lawyer
    8.3/10(924 votes)

    #8 - Get Me a Lawyer

    S1:E1

    Attorney Patty Hewes hires a new associate, Ellen Parsons, to help her as she tries to ruin Arthur Frobisher. Hewes represents a group of employees that are suing Frobisher after he sold his company, leaving the employees devastated. Ellen is unaware that her best friend, Katie Connor, is working for Frobisher.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writers:Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. Kessler

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  9. Damages Season 1 Episode 10 - Sort of Like a Family
    8.3/10(532 votes)

    #9 - Sort of Like a Family

    S1:E10

    Ellen tries to get herself back into the mix as Patty and Frobisher fight it out at the deposition.

    Director:Timothy Busfield
    Writers:Mark Fish, Jeremy Doner

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  10. Damages Season 2 Episode 4 - Hey! Mr. Pibb!
    8.3/10(431 votes)

    #10 - Hey! Mr. Pibb!

    S2:E4

    Patty works to clear Daniel in his wife's murder; Ellen and Tom go to West Virginia to gather vital information in the case against Ultima National Resources.

    Director:Mario Van Peebles
    Writer:Aaron Zelman

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  11. Damages Season 2 Episode 8 - They Had to Tweeze That out of My Kidney
    8.3/10(409 votes)

    #11 - They Had to Tweeze That out of My Kidney

    S2:E8

    As she copes with mounting pressure, Patty begins to unravel Walter Kendrick's energy scheme. Meanwhile, Arthur Frobisher's past will come back to haunt him.

    Director:Michael Pressman
    Writer:Aaron Zelman

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  12. Damages Season 2 Episode 11 - London, of Course
    8.3/10(398 votes)

    #12 - London, of Course

    S2:E11

    Claire risks everything to oust CEO Walter Kendrick; Ellen discovers a secret about Patty's personal life.

    Director:Andy Wolk
    Writers:Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. Kessler

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  13. Damages Season 2 Episode 12 - Look What He Dug Up This Time
    8.3/10(406 votes)

    #13 - Look What He Dug Up This Time

    S2:E12

    Ellen convinces the FBI to radically change their approach in the investigation. Meanwhile, Daniel Purcell reenters Patty's life and becomes critical to her case against UNR.

    Director:Matthew Penn
    Writers:Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman

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  14. Damages Season 3 Episode 11 - All That Crap About Your Family
    8.3/10(366 votes)

    #14 - All That Crap About Your Family

    S3:E11

    Patty's star witness is arrested, forcing her to strike an unusual deal with the D.A.'s office. Frobisher reveals a little too much about his past.

    Director:Matthew Penn
    Writer:Daniel Zelman

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  15. Damages Season 3 Episode 12 - You Were His Little Monkey
    8.3/10(341 votes)

    #15 - You Were His Little Monkey

    S3:E12

    Patty and Ellen set out to tear the Tobin family apart. When Tom Shayes' job and marriage unravel, he strikes up a deadly alliance.

    Director:Timothy Busfield
    Writer:Glenn Kessler

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  16. Damages Season 4 Episode 10 - Failure Is Lonely
    8.3/10(325 votes)

    #16 - Failure Is Lonely

    S4:E10

    Ellen is furious with Patty for violating their agreement about the High Star case. And tempers come to a head between Erickson and Boorman—with Chris' life hanging in the balance.

    Director:Glenn Kessler
    Writers:Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. Kessler

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  17. Damages Season 5 Episode 2 - Have You Met the Eel Yet?
    8.3/10(322 votes)

    #17 - Have You Met the Eel Yet?

    S5:E2

    A hacker claims to have pertinent information about the leak at Princefield; Patty's former colleague offers her services to Ellen.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:Hans Tobeason

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  18. Damages Season 5 Episode 3 - Failure Is Failure
    8.3/10(296 votes)

    #18 - Failure Is Failure

    S5:E3

    Ellen detects inconsistencies in McClaren's story. Later, Ellen's mother requests her help.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writer:Arthur Phillips

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  19. Damages Season 5 Episode 9 - I Like Your Chair
    8.3/10(277 votes)

    #19 - I Like Your Chair

    S5:E9

    McClaren's latest leak thrusts Ellen into the spotlight. Tensions between McClaren and Rutger Simon come to a head.

    Director:Steve Shill
    Writers:Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. Kessler

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  20. Damages Season 2 Episode 6 - A Pretty Girl in a Leotard
    8.2/10(400 votes)

    #20 - A Pretty Girl in a Leotard

    S2:E6

    Convinced that she knows who is responsible for Christine's murder, Patty uses the media to wage war; Ellen gets closer in her attempt to link Frobisher to David's murder.

    Director:Greg Yaitanes
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Damages Season 2 Episode 7 - New York Sucks
    8.2/10(410 votes)

    #21 - New York Sucks

    S2:E7

    Ellen, furious at Patty's new alliance, provides the FBI with a new lead to bring her down.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jeremy Doner

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  22. Damages Season 2 Episode 10 - Uh Oh, Out Come the Skeletons
    8.2/10(414 votes)

    #22 - Uh Oh, Out Come the Skeletons

    S2:E10

    As Patty increases the pressure in her case against UNR, the opposition starts to show its cracks; Wes and Ellen's relationship heads in a new direction; the FBI's investigation into Patty takes a shocking turn.

    Director:Tate Donovan
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Damages Season 5 Episode 7 - The Storm's Moving In
    8.2/10(284 votes)

    #23 - The Storm's Moving In

    S5:E7

    A blizzard strands Patty and Ellen; McClaren uncovers a major player in the trading scandal.

    Director:Tate Donovan
    Writers:Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. Kessler

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  24. Damages Season 5 Episode 8 - I'm Afraid of What I'll Find
    8.2/10(266 votes)

    #24 - I'm Afraid of What I'll Find

    S5:E8

    Ellen begins to uncover the truth about her attacker. Chris Sanchez approaches McClaren with information.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Hans Tobeason

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  25. Damages Season 1 Episode 4 - Tastes Like a Ho-Ho
    8.1/10(595 votes)

    #25 - Tastes Like a Ho-Ho

    S1:E4

    Katie is getting ready for her upcoming deposition in the Frobisher case while Gregory withholds information that could be even more important that Katie's.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling
    Writer:Mark Fish

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Best Episodes Summary

"Because I Know Patty" is the best rated episode of "Damages". It scored 8.8/10 based on 615 votes. Directed by Todd A. Kessler and written by Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. Kessler, it aired on 10/23/2007. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "I Hate These People".