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The Best Episodes of Damages Season 5

Every episode of Damages Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Damages Season 5!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Damages Season 5 Episode 1 - You Want to End This Once and for All?
    8.4/10(388 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Damages Season 5 Episode 2 - Have You Met the Eel Yet?
    8.3/10(316 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Damages Season 5 Episode 3 - Failure Is Failure
    8.3/10(291 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Damages Season 5 Episode 4 - I Love You, Mommy
    8.0/10(280 votes)

    #4 - I Love You, Mommy

    S5:E4

    Patty and Ellen seek the source of the Princefield leak, while Patty takes on Ellen through the press.

    Director:Marcos Siega
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Damages Season 5 Episode 5 - There's Something Wrong with Me
    7.8/10(271 votes)

    #5 - There's Something Wrong with Me

    S5:E5

    Someone from McClaren's past turns up and sheds light on his personal life; Patty has a confrontation with an adversary.

    Director:Tate Donovan
    Writer:Hans Tobeason

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  6. Damages Season 5 Episode 6 - I Need to Win
    8.0/10(260 votes)

    #6 - I Need to Win

    S5:E6

    The attack Ellen suffered years ago comes back to haunt her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Damages Season 5 Episode 7 - The Storm's Moving In
    8.2/10(279 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Damages Season 5 Episode 8 - I'm Afraid of What I'll Find
    8.2/10(263 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Damages Season 5 Episode 9 - I Like Your Chair
    8.3/10(274 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Damages Season 5 Episode 10 - But You Don't Do That Anymore
    8.6/10(393 votes)

    #10 - 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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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"You Want to End This Once and for All?" is the best rated episode of "Damages" season 5. It scored 8.4/10 based on 388 votes. Directed by Matthew Penn and written by Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. Kessler, it aired on 7/11/2012. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Have You Met the Eel Yet?".