Show summary:
Damages is a legal thriller set in the world of New York City high-stakes litigation. The series, which provides a view into the true nature of power and success, follows the turbulent lives of Patty Hewes, the nation's most revered and reviled high-stakes litigator, and her bright, ambitious prot?g? Ellen Parsons. They become embroiled in a class action lawsuit targeting the allegedly corrupt Arthur Frobisher, one of the country's wealthiest CEOs. As Patty battles with Frobisher and his attorney Ray Fiske, Ellen Parsons will be front and center witnessing just what it takes to win at all costs, as it quickly becomes clear that lives, as well as fortunes, may be at stake.FX has renewed the show for a further two seasons.
Episodes
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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.
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Boorman tries to align himself with Patty. Meanwhile, Chris' life remains in jeopardy and the case becomes personal for Erickson
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Patty and Ellen depose Erickson. Meanwhile, Erickson confronts Boorman over the most recent mission
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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
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Nasim is accused of lying; Ellen enlists a war journalist to track down Chris in Afghanistan; and Erickson negotiates a land deal.
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Patty and Ellen gather evidence against High Star; Boorman tries to derail the lawsuit; Erickson struggles to maintain secrecy about his CIA contracts
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Ellen meets Nasim, the son of Chris' Afghan contact; Erickson pressures Chris for information; Patty discovers important information about High Star, and recruits her mentor (Judd Hirsch) to investigate the company.
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Ellen files the High Star case. She also discovers the motive behind Chris' missions after taking his deposition. Meanwhile, Erickson offers Patty a settlement. And Patty searches for Michael.
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Ellen presents the High Star case to senior partners while Erickson (John Goodman) and Boorman (Dylan Baker) scheme to make it disappear. Meanwhile, Chris (Chris Messina) believes he's being targeted and is growing incre...
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Season 4 begins with military contractor Howard Erickson (John Goodman) facing a wrongful-death suit. But that doesn't stop him from going after more defense business. Complicating things further is shadowy Jerry Berman ...