Damages (2007)

1 - You Want to End This Once and for All?

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

1 - There's Only One Way to Try a Case

Ellen investigates Howard Ericksons company despite warnings from her boss and from Patty; Patty takes on a big pharmaceutical firm; Erickson goes after defense contracts for his company.

1 - Your Secrets Are Safe

Patty Hewes has been appointed by the U.S. government to recover billions of dollars lost to the largest investment fraud in Wall Street history. The new case pits Patty against the powerful Tobin family, which includes Joe Tobin (Campbell Scott), Marilyn Tobin (Lily Tomlin), and the familys trusted attorney Leonard Winstone (Martin Short). Meanwhile, Ellen Parsons adjusts to the challenges of her new job, and life, away from Patty Hewes.

1 - I Lied, Too.

Fresh off her legal victory over billionaire CEO Arthur Frobisher, Patty is taking a break from the law and pouring her energies into her new charitable foundation. But when Patty receives a call from Daniel Purcell, a man from her past, she finds herself entangled in a case with personal and professional repercussions, the likes of which she could never have imagined.

1 - Get Me a Lawyer

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.

2 - Have You Met the Eel Yet?

A hacker claims to have pertinent information about the leak at Princefield; Pattys former colleague offers her services to Ellen.

2 - I've Done Way Too Much for This Girl

Ellen takes the High Star case to the senior partners; Chris feels certain he is being targeted; Erickson and Boorman try to make the lawsuit go away.

2 - The Dog is Happier Without Her

Patty and Tom continue to dig into the Tobin familys sordid past, while Joe Tobin must decide between his family and his integrity. Ellen aids Tom in his investigation of the Tobins, but in doing so receives some bad news of her own. While locked in the midst of a bitter divorce, Patty and Phil find one piece of common ground in the form of their beloved dog.

2 - Burn It, Shred It, I Don't Care

Patty suspects there is more to Daniel Purcells case than simple murder; Ellen secretly assists the FBI in their attempt to flip Tom Shayes and use him against Patty.

2 - Jesus, Mary and Joe Cocker

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.

3 - Failure is Failure

Ellen detects inconsistencies in McClarens story. Later, Ellens mother requests her help.

3 - I'd Prefer My Old Office

Ellen learns that Chris used to hunt down terror suspects; Patty rejects Ericksons settlement suggestion for the High Star case.

3 - Flight's at 11:08

Patty is forced to race against the clock to prevent a key witness in the Tobin case from fleeing the country. Meanwhile, Ellen learns a dark and shocking family secret.

3 - I Knew Your Pig

Patty begins to suspect Purcell of withholding vital information; Ellen uncovers a decades-old secret from Patty and Purcells past.

3 - And My Paralyzing Fear of Death

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.

4 - I Love You, Mommy

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

4 - Next One's on Me, Blondie

Ellen meets the son of Chris Afghan contact; Erickson decides to torture Chris for information about the possibility of an intelligence breach; Patty discovers that High Star extracts terror suspects for the CIA.

4 - Don't Throw That at the Chicken

Patty drills Louis Tobin about his fraud while his son Joe makes a decision that will determine the fate of the Tobin family forever.

4 - Hey! Mr. Pibb!

Patty works to clear Daniel in his wifes murder; Ellen and Tom go to West Virginia to gather vital information in the case against Ultima National Resources.

4 - Tastes Like a Ho-Ho

Katie is getting ready for her upcoming deposition in the Frobisher case while Gregory withholds information that could be even more important that Katies.

5 - There's Something Wrong with Me

Someone from McClarens past turns up and sheds light on his personal life; Patty has a confrontation with an adversary.

5 - We'll Just Have to Find Another Way to Cut the Balls Off of This Thing

Ellen and Patty move Nasim to a safer place as they gather evidence against High Star; Boorman frames Nasim for an attempted bombing to prevent his deposition; Erickson struggles to maintain his CIA contact.

5 - It's Not My Birthday

Patty Hewes squares off with the D.A. over access to a key witness. A job candidate at Hewes & Shayes asks Ellen for insight into Patty.

5 - I Agree, It Wasn't Funny

Patty begins to question Ellens motives for returning to the firm; Patty tries to stop a corporate merger that she thinks is connected to Christine Purcells murder.

5 - A Regular Earl Anthony

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.

6 - I Need To Win

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

6 - Add That Little Hopper to Your Stew

Now that Nasim is labeled as a terrorist, he loses his credibility as a witness. Erickson buys land to build a private army. Ellen enlists journalist Dean Gulickson to track down Chris in Afghanistan. Michael comes to see Patty and demands to meet Catherine.

6 - Don't Forget to Thank Mr. Zedeck

Patty is under tremendous pressure from the Attorneys Office to make progress in the Tobin case, and winds up striking a bargain with an unlikely source. Ellen discovers some new evidence in Louis Tobins death and Toms financial troubles begin to effect him in more obvious ways.

6 - A Pretty Girl in a Leotard

Convinced that she knows who is responsible for Christines murder, Patty uses the media to wage war; Ellen gets closer in her attempt to link Frobisher to Davids murder.

6 - She Spat at Me

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 Davids life.

7 - The Storm's Moving In

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

7 - I'm Worried About My Dog

Patty uses her drug-company case to gain information on High Star; and a journalist tries to embed with High Star mercenaries in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Michael Hewes seeks out his daughter, Catherine.

7 - You Haven't Replaced Me

Patty sends Tom out of the country to follow the money trail of the Tobin fraud. Ellen must choose between her new boss and Patty. Leonard Winstone leaves the city under mysterious circumstances.

7 - New York Sucks

Ellen, furious at Pattys new alliance, provides the FBI with a new lead to bring her down.

7 - We Are Not Animals

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.

8 - I'm Afraid of What I'll Find

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

8 - The War Will Go on Forever

While reporter Dean Gullickson (Griffin Dunne) heads to Afghanistan, Erickson orders his staff there to deal with Sanchez once and for all. He also confronts Boorman. Meanwhile, the judge in the High Star case allows Ellen to depose Erickson. Just remember that were in the middle of a game, Patty tells her. We dont have to win it now. We just want to keep playing.

8 - I Look Like Frankenstein

Carol Tobin suddenly disappears and it is up to Patty and Ellen to track her down. Arthur Frobisher returns to the fold to open his new foundation.

8 - They Had to Tweeze That out of My Kidney

As she copes with mounting pressure, Patty begins to unravel Walter Kendricks energy scheme. Meanwhile, Arthur Frobishers past will come back to haunt him.

8 - Blame the Victim

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.

9 - I Like Your Chair

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

9 - There's a Whole Slew of Ladies with Bad Things to Say About the Taliban

Boorman tries to align himself with Patty. Meanwhile, Chris life remains in jeopardy and the case becomes personal for Erickson.

9 - Drive It Through Hardcore

Patty finally manages to track down the missing Carol Tobin and forces her to give up the truth about the fateful Tobin Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, Ellens home life is turned upside down and Frobisher begins to make his movie.

9 - You Got Your Prom Date Pregnant

As Patty goes on the offensive against the FBI, Ellen discovers troubling news about the investigation. Meanwhile, Pattys husband gets an intriguing offer

9 - Do You Regret What We Did?

Patty Hewes and Arthur Frobisher continue to struggle for dominance as the deposition nears.

10 - But You Don't Do That Anymore

Series Finale:

10 - Failure is Lonely

Ellen is furious with Patty for violating their agreement about the High Star case. And tempers come to a head between Erickson and Boorman—with Chris life hanging in the balance.

10 - Tell Me I'm Not Racist

A professional disaster looms for Patty when her clients ask that she be thrown off the Tobin case. Tom makes a risky move that may cost Ellen her job at the D.A.s office.

10 - Uh Oh, Out Come The Skeletons

As Patty increases the pressure in her case against UNR, the opposition starts to show its cracks; Wes and Ellens relationship heads in a new direction; the FBIs investigation into Patty takes a shocking turn.

10 - Sort of Like a Family

Ellen tries to get herself back into the mix as Patty and Frobisher fight it out at the deposition.

11 - All That Crap About Your Family

Pattys star witness is arrested, forcing her to strike an unusual deal with the D.A.s office. Frobisher reveals a little too much about his past.

11 - London, Of Course

Claire risks everything to oust CEO Walter Kendrick; Ellen discovers a secret about Pattys personal life.

11 - I Hate These People

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 Ellens lives. Patty uses the newly acquired evidence to blackmail Ray, and offers him an ultimatum.

12 - You Were His Little Monkey

Patty and Ellen set out to tear the Tobin family apart. When Tom Shayes job and marriage unravel, he strikes up a deadly alliance.

12 - Look What He Dug Up This Time

Ellen convinces the FBI to radically change their approach in the investigation. Meanwhile, Daniel Purcell reenters Pattys life and becomes critical to her case against UNR.

12 - There's No 'We' Anymore

Patty finally posts bail for Ellen as Frobisher learns about a tape made by Gregory Malina that could ruin him.

13 - The Next One's Gonna Go In Your Throat

Ellen and Tom take matters into their own hands in an attempt to win the Tobin case; Patty Hewes is haunted by the price of her success.

13 - Trust Me

Patty goes to extremes to win her case against UNR, as Ellens season long quest for revenge builds to an explosive conclusion.

13 - Because I Know Patty

The first season ends with Ellen talking Patty into defending her in exchange for the Gregory Malina videotape.