Damages

TV Show (2007 - 2009)

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Synopsis:

A New York litigator becomes embroiled in a class action lawsuit, starring Glenn Close.

Cast:

Glenn Close as Patty Hewes, Rose Byrne as Ellen Parsons, Noah Bean as David Connor, Tate Donovan as Tom Shayes, Ted Danson as Arthur Frobisher, Zeljko Ivanek as Ray Fiske, William Hurt as Daniel Purcell, Marcia Gay Harden as Claire Maddox, Timothy Olyphant as Wes Krulik

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Episode Guide

Season 2 - Damages

Season 2 Episode 13: Trust Me (2009) Ellen agrees to bribe a judge in the hope it will incriminate Patty, and Messer claims to have information on David's killer. As the UNR litigation nears its end, Patty learns Michael has not applied for college and faces a violent attack by a vengeful Garrety. Last in the series
Season 2 Episode 12: Look What He Dug Up This Time (2009) Patty begins divorce proceedings against Phil after learning his investment in UNR could jeopardise her lawsuit. Purcell tries to crack the code at the heart of the conspiracy, and though Ellen begins to doubt that Patty tried to kill her, she still helps the FBI involve Tom in the case against Patty
Season 2 Episode 11: London. Of Course (2009) Ellen hires her own private investigator after learning of Agent Harrison's death. Claire Maddox plots to oust Walter Kendrick as head of UNR and Patty tries to ruin Phil's hopes of being named Secretary of Energy after being confronted by evidence of his infidelity
Season 2 Episode 10: Uh oh. Out Come the Skeletons (2009) Kendrick orders that Patty is made an offer to drop the litigation. Daniel confesses his part in the conspiracy to Claire, and Wes's plan to kill Ellen nears its conclusion, while Agent Harrison voices his concerns about the investigation - with terrible consequences
Season 2 Episode 9: You Got Your Prom Date Pregnant (2009) Patty becomes convinced Pete's death was part of a government conspiracy trying to prevent her lawsuit and warns her staff to be vigilant. Ellen is disappointed by the investigation's lack progress when Tom's sister reveals a disturbing lack of paperwork for the case. Glenn Close stars
Season 2 Episode 8: They Had to Tweeze That out of My Kidney (2009) In the wake of Uncle Pete's suicide attempt, Patty continues to forge ahead with the URN lawsuit, just as head plaintiff Arthur Frobisher comes under pressure to drop out. Ellen is goes back to grief counselling. Legal drama, starring Glenn Close, Rose Byrne and Ted Danson
Season 2 Episode 7: New York Sucks (2009) As new tension develops between Ellen and Patty over how to proceed in the case against Ultima National Resources, Ellen provides the FBI with a new lead to bring down her colleague. Meanwhile, Kate is alarmed by news that a policeman has been murdered. Drama, starring Glenn Close and Rose Byrne
Season 2 Episode 6: A Pretty Girl in a Leotard (2009) Patty uses a TV interview to accuse Walter Kendrick of murdering Daniel Purcell's wife, and on the advice of his lawyer, Claire Maddox, the CEO retaliates with a law-suit. Meanwhile, a major shareholder agrees to be the plaintiff against UNR and Uncle Pete continues to be suspicious of Ellen. Glenn Close and Rose Byrne star
Season 2 Episode 5: I Agree, It Wasn't Funny (2009) Patty continues to go after UNR, despite Daniel's lack of co-operation, and takes her files on the company to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Meanwhile, the FBI worries its investigation into the lawyer's past may have been compromised and Ellen risks everything to save the case. Glenn Close and Rose Byrne star
Season 2 Episode 4: Hey! Mr. Pibb! (2009) Ellen and Tom travel to West Virginia, where they make contact with a reporter claiming to have evidence that the Ultima National Resources carried out illegal dumping. Meanwhile, Daniel's murder charge is dropped when another suspect is arrested, but Patty is convinced the man was not working alone. Drama, starring Glenn Close, Rose Byrne and William Hurt
Season 2 Episode 3: I Knew Your Pig (2009) Patty pursues a case against a national resources company that hired Daniel Purcell to analyse new chemicals but is still polluting a local water table. Meanwhile, Ellen uncovers a secret about the lawyer's past involvement with her client. American drama series set in the world of high-stakes litigation, starring Glenn Close and Rose Byrne
Season 2 Episode 2: Burn It, Shred It, I Don't Care (2009) Patty drops out of the infant mortality case to focus on Daniel Purcell's defence, after a run-in with the police convinces her he will be a suspect in his wife's murder. Meanwhile, Ellen assists the FBI as one of their agents poses as a client and tries to lure Tom into making an illegal payment to a plaintiff - a plot to discredit and ultimately bring down Patty
Season 2 Episode 1: I Lied, Too (2009) New series. In the wake of the lawsuit against Arthur Frobisher, Ellen is in therapy and is co-operating with a federal investigation of Patty. Opting to take a break from her legal practice, Patty has turned her attention to a her charitable foundation, but a face from the past threatens to bring her back into the cut and thrust of the law. Starring Glenn Close, Rose Byrne and William Hurt

Season 1 - Damages

Season 1 Episode 13: Because I Know Patty (2007) Events surrounding the Frobisher case and David's killing reach a dramatic conclusion in the final episode of the legal thriller. Having been charged with her fiance's murder, Ellen persuades Patty to represent her, promising to hand over Malina's taped confession once she is in the clear. However, the advocates can find no fresh evidence to help the case - but they do shed light on the shady operatives working for Frobisher
Season 1 Episode 12: There's No We Anymore (2007) Patty asks Ellen to guard the file of incriminating documents that prompted Fiske's suicide, while Frobisher learns of his lawyer's death and vows to get his hands on Gregory Malina's videotaped confession. David discovers he is still being stalked by Lila Demeo and finds his life in grave danger
Season 1 Episode 11: I Hate These People (2007) Ellen refuses Patty's invitation to return to work, but agrees to press George Moore for additional information that could help convict Frobisher. However, Moore is shot dead before he's able to reveal anything. Lila Demeo continues to stalk David and Ellen. Legal drama, starring Glenn Close and Rose Byrne
Season 1 Episode 10: Sort of Like a Family (2007) Patty tries to keep Ellen working on the lawsuit even though Katie is out of the picture, but the revelation that Gregory has been killed causes her to reconsider her plans. However, when Ellen refuses Patty's orders to steer clear of the Frobisher case, she risks losing her job. Glenn Close stars
Season 1 Episode 9: Do You Regret What We Did? (2007) Gregory Malina emerges from hiding and apologises for placing Katie in a difficult position. Tom and Ellen press George Moore for anything he can provide to help Patty, while Lila Demeo claims she and David are having an affair. Legal drama, starring Glenn Close, Ted Danson and Rose Byrne
Season 1 Episode 8: Blame the Victim (2007) Patty tries to contain the damage caused by the sudden disappearance of star witness Gregory, while Ellen's attentions are diverted by her father's pending troubles with the law. A trap is set for an informant who has been promised money for undermining the case. Legal drama, starring Glenn Close and Rose Byrne
Season 1 Episode 7: We Are Not Animals (2007) The Frobisher case hinges on Gregory Malina's deposition; Ellen and Tom fear Patty is manipulating them.
Season 1 Episode 6: She Spat at Me (2007) Ellen puts pressure on Gregory Malina to answer questions about his relationship with Frobisher, but when he resists, she makes it clear he has 24 hours to talk voluntarily before he faces a subpoena. Meanwhile, David narrowly avoids getting drawn into an affair with Lila. American drama, starring Glenn Close and Rose Byrne
Season 1 Episode 5: A Regular Earl Anthony (2007) Tom faces a decision between a lucrative partnership at a rival firm and taking over the Frobisher lawsuit, while Ellen and David's long hours at work jeopardise their relationship. Drama, starring Glenn Close, Peter Facinelli, Rose Byrne and Ted Danson
Season 1 Episode 4: Tastes Like a Ho Ho (2007) Katie is under pressure as she prepares for her deposition in the Frobisher case and Patty takes steps to advance her plans after uncovering information connecting Gregory Malina with Frobisher. Meanwhile, Tom considers an offer from a rival law firm. Legal drama, starring Glenn Close, Tate Donovan, Ted Danson and Anastasia Griffith
Season 1 Episode 3: And My Paralysing Fear of Death (2007) Patty receives a bomb threat that could destroy her case against Arthur Frobisher, while Ellen's loyalty to the firm is tested when she has to choose between delivering a brief to an important judge and attending her own engagement party. American drama series, starring Glenn Close and Rose Byrne
Season 1 Episode 2: Jesus, Mary and Joe Cocker (2007) Ellen convinces Katie to testify against Arthur Frobisher, which forces him to consider drastic measures. However, Patty begins to wonder whether the witness is withholding key information that could undermine her credibility in court. American drama, starring Glenn Close and Rose Byrne
Season 1 Episode 1: Pilot (2007) Drama series set in the offices of American law firm Hewes & Associates, specialising in high profile, big money cases. New employee Ellen Parsons is put to work on a civil suit against a billionaire businessman accused of an illegal stock sale that bankrupted his employees, hoping to impress her boss by cracking the case. Glenn Close, Rose Byrne and Ted Danson star

Season Replay - Damages

Season Replay Episode 12: Look What He Dug Up This Time: Three-Minute Replay (2009) Ellen convinces the FBI to radically change their approach in the investigation; when he re-enters Patty's life, Daniel becomes critical to her case against UNR.
Season Replay Episode 11: London. Of Course: Three-Minute Replay (2009) Claire risks everything to oust CEO Walter Kendrick; Ellen discovers a secret about Patty's personal life.
Season Replay Episode 10: Uh oh. Out Come the Skeletons: Three-Minute Replay (2009) 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.
Season Replay Episode 9: You Got Your Prom Date Pregnant: Three-Minute Replay (2009) As Patty goes on the offensive against the FBI, Ellen discovers troubling news about the investigation; Patty's husband gets an intriguing offer.
Season Replay Episode 8: They Had to Tweeze That out of My Kidney: Three-Minute Replay (2009) As she copes with mounting pressure, Patty starts to unravel Walter Kendrick's energy scheme; Frobisher's past comes back to haunt him.
Season Replay Episode 7: New York Sucks: Three-Minute Replay (2009) As tension develops between Ellen and Patty over how to proceed in the case against Ultima National Resources, Ellen provides the FBI with a new lead to bring Patty down.
Season Replay Episode 6: A Pretty Girl in a Leotard: Three-Minute Replay (2009) 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.
Season Replay Episode 5: I Agree, It Wasn't Funny: Three-Minute Replay (2009) Patty begins to question Ellen's motives for returning to the firm; Patty tries to stop a corporate merger that she thinks is connected to Christine Purcell's murder.
Season Replay Episode 4: Hey! Mr. Pibb!: Three-Minute Replay (2009) 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.
Season Replay Episode 3: I Know Your Pig: Three-Minute Replay (2009) Patty begins to suspect Purcell of withholding vital information; Ellen uncovers a decades-old secret from Patty and Purcell's past.
Season Replay Episode 2: Burn It, Shred It, I Don't Care: Three-Minute Replay (2009) Patty suspects there is more to Daniel Purcell's case than simple murder; Ellen secretly assists the FBI in their attempt to flip Tom Shayes and use him against Patty.
Season Replay Episode 1: I Lied, Too: Three-Minute Replay (2009) When a man from her past calls, Patty finds herself entangled in a case with personal and professional repercussions.