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 and her protégée, recent law school graduate Ellen Parsons. Each season features a major case that Hewes and her firm take on, while also examining a chapter of the complicated relationship between Ellen and Patty. The first two seasons center around the law firm Hewes & Associates. Later seasons center more on Patty and Ellen's relationship as Ellen begins to distance herself from Hewes & Associates and begins an independent career.
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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 and her protégée, recent law school graduate Ellen Parsons. Each season features a major case that Hewes and her firm take on, while also examining a chapter of the complicated relationship between Ellen and Patty. The first two seasons center around the law firm Hewes & Associates. Later seasons center more on Patty and Ellen's relationship as Ellen begins to distance herself from Hewes & Associates and begins an independent career.
Season 1 episodes
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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.
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Directed by Allen CoulterWritten by Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. KesslerGuest stars Anastasia Griffith, David Costabile, Michael Nouri, Saundra Santiago, Robin Thomas, Miriam Shor, Nesbitt Blaisdell, Greta Van Susteren
Ellen convinces Katie to testify against Arthur Frobisher, which has him considering drastic measures. Patty begins to question if Katie is giving honest and accurate testimony.
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Directed by Greg YaitanesWritten by Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. KesslerGuest stars Anastasia Griffith, David Costabile, Michael Nouri, Saundra Santiago, Matt Salinger, Francie Swift, Ryan Dunn, Damian Young
Patty receives a mysterious threat at her office that could destroy her case against Arthur Frobisher. Ellen continues to struggle with the demands of her new job at Hewes and Associates.
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Directed by John David ColesWritten by Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. KesslerGuest stars Anastasia Griffith, Zachary Booth, Michael Nouri, Nestor Serrano, Jack Gilpin, Linda Powell, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mark Zimmerman
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.
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Directed by Lawrence TrillingWritten by Mark FishGuest stars Anastasia Griffith, Robin Thomas, Steven Gilborn, Michael Gaston, Peter Riegert, Carmen Goodine, Peter Facinelli, Casey Siemaszko
Tom Shayes considers his options as Patty continues to strain to keep her clients happy. Arthur tells Ray that he needs to put more pressure on Patty to make the case go away.
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Directed by Jean de SegonzacWritten by Glenn Kessler, Mark Fish, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. KesslerGuest stars Anastasia Griffith, Saundra Santiago, Debra Monk, Robin Thomas, Donal Logue, Peter Riegert, Jennifer Roszell, Peter Facinelli
Patty tries to find out what Gregory knows about the case. Arthur Frobisher tries a new strategy to save his family and his money. David and Ellen have strains on their relationship as Lila tries to reenter David's life.
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Directed by Mario Van PeeblesWritten by Mark FishGuest stars Michael Nouri, Peter Riegert, Josh Pais, Michael Pemberton, Carmen Goodine, Peter Facinelli, Philip Bosco, Casey Siemaszko
Tom and Ellen think that Patty is trying to control them so they decide to make an alliance and keep information from her. Patty must keep Gregory Malina secure until his deposition because her case will fall apart without it.
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Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Aaron ZelmanGuest stars David Costabile, Zachary Booth, Michael Nouri, Peter Riegert, Greta Van Susteren, Jennifer Roszell, Michael Pemberton, Brian McCormack
Ellen gets some bad news from her parents. Arthur Frobisher and his team do everything they can to keep things going their way while a witness remains missing.
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Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Willie Reale, Davey HolmesGuest stars David Costabile, Zachary Booth, Michael Nouri, Saundra Santiago, Debra Monk, Gordon Clapp, Ptolemy Slocum, Christopher McCann
Patty Hewes and Arthur Frobisher continue to struggle for dominance as the deposition nears.
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Directed by Thomas CarterWritten by Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. KesslerGuest stars Anastasia Griffith, Carmen Goodine, Peter Facinelli, Tom Aldredge, Peter Riegert, Todd A. Kessler, David Shaw, Donna Murphy
Ellen tries to get herself back into the mix as Patty and Frobisher fight it out at the deposition.
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Directed by Timothy BusfieldWritten by Mark Fish, Jeremy DonerGuest stars Steven Gilborn, Francie Swift, Garret Dillahunt, Marlyne Barrett, Donnie Keshawarz, Peter Riegert, Elliot Korte, Todd A. Kessler
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.
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Directed by Ed BianchiWritten by Adam SteinGuest stars Anastasia Griffith, Zachary Booth, Debra Monk, Carmen Goodine, Kathryn Meisle, Damian Young, Peter Facinelli, Garret Dillahunt
Patty finally posts bail for Ellen as Frobisher learns about a tape made by Gregory Malina that could ruin him.
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Directed by Mario Van PeeblesWritten by Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. KesslerGuest stars Anastasia Griffith, David Costabile, Zachary Booth, Glenn Kessler, Mario Van Peebles, Michael Nouri, Peter McRobbie, Carmen Goodine
Ellen talks Patty into defending her in exchange for the Gregory Malina videotape.
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Directed by Todd A. KesslerWritten by Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Todd A. KesslerGuest stars Anastasia Griffith, Zachary Booth, Glenn Kessler, Mario Van Peebles, Michael Nouri, Saundra Santiago, Garret Dillahunt, Peter Friedman
