The Best Episodes of Damages Season 5

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

Writer: Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman

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

Director: Matthew Penn

Writer: Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman

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

Director: Steve Shill

Writer: Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman

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

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

Director: Jean de Segonzac

Writer: Arthur Phillips

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

Director: Tate Donovan

Writer: Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman

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

Director: Ken Girotti

Writer: Hans Tobeason

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

Director: Marcos Siega

Writer: N/A

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

Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

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