8.3/10374 votes#1 - You Want to End This Once and for All?
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 7/11/2012
A whistle-blower case puts Patty and Ellen against each other.
Director: Matthew Penn
Writer: Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman
8.2/10303 votes#2 - Have You Met the Eel Yet?
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 7/18/2012
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
8.2/10277 votes#3 - Failure is Failure
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 7/25/2012
Ellen detects inconsistencies in McClaren’s story. Later, Ellen’s mother requests her help.
Director: Jean de Segonzac
Writer: Arthur Phillips
8.0/10266 votes#4 - I Love You, Mommy
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 8/1/2012
Patty and Ellen seek the source of the Princefield leak, while Patty takes on Ellen through the press.
Director: Marcos Siega
Writer: N/A
7.7/10257 votes#5 - There's Something Wrong with Me
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 8/8/2012
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
8.0/10246 votes#6 - I Need To Win
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 8/15/2012
The attack Ellen suffered years ago comes back to haunt her.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10265 votes#7 - The Storm's Moving In
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 8/22/2012
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
8.1/10250 votes#8 - I'm Afraid of What I'll Find
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 8/29/2012
Ellen begins to uncover the truth about her attacker. Chris Sanchez approaches McClaren with information.
Director: Ken Girotti
Writer: Hans Tobeason
8.3/10260 votes#9 - I Like Your Chair
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 9/5/2012
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
8.6/10377 votes#10 - But You Don't Do That Anymore
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 9/12/2012
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
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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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"You Want to End This Once and for All?" is the best rated episode of "Damages" season 5. It scored 8.3/10 based on 374 votes. Directed by Matthew Penn and written by Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, it aired on 7/11/2012. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Have You Met the Eel Yet?".