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.
Creator: Allen Coulter, Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler
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 a 2007 mystery and drama TV series from the United States created by Allen Coulter and Todd A. Kessler, starring Glenn Close, Rose Byrne and Ryan Phillippe. It first aired on July 24, 2007. The series has 5 seasons and 59 episodes on FX. Audiences rate it 7.5/10 from 251 votes — well received.
Damages premiered on July 24, 2007.
Damages was created by Allen Coulter, Todd A. Kessler and Glenn Kessler.
The main cast includes Glenn Close, Rose Byrne and Ryan Phillippe.
Damages has 5 seasons (59 episodes). Status: Ended.
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It holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 251 ratings, so fans of mystery and drama titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
🏆 Awards: Won 4 Primetime Emmys. 17 wins & 82 nominations total
Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.
| E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | E13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 8.1 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| S2 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 8.4 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| S3 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| S4 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 5.2 | 7.0 | 5.2 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.7 | |||
| S5 | 6.0 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 9.0 |
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