Season 5
Overview
In the final season of Damages, Patty (Glenn Close) and Ellen (Rose Byrne) are pitted against one another in two separate cases. The first involves a wrongful-death suit brought against Channing McClaren (Ryan Phillippe), the founder of a whistleblowing web site, who's implicated in the death of a trader (Jenna Elfman) for an investment firm. In the other case, Ellen is called as a witness to testify against Patty in the custody battle with Patty's son, Michael (Zachary Booth).
Episodes
1. You Want to End This Once and for All?
2012-07-11
A whistle-blower case puts Patty and Ellen against each other.
2. Have You Met the Eel Yet?
2012-07-18
A hacker claims to have pertinent information about the leak at Princefield; Patty’s former colleague offers her services to Ellen.
3. Failure is Failure
2012-07-25
Ellen detects inconsistencies in McClaren’s story. Later, Ellen’s mother requests her help.
4. I Love You, Mommy
2012-08-01
Patty and Ellen seek the source of the Princefield leak, while Patty takes on Ellen through the press.
5. There's Something Wrong with Me
2012-08-08
Someone from McClaren's past turns up and sheds light on his personal life; Patty has a confrontation with an adversary.
6. I Need To Win
2012-08-15
The attack Ellen suffered years ago comes back to haunt her.
7. The Storm's Moving In
2012-08-22
A blizzard strands Patty and Ellen; McClaren uncovers a major player in the trading scandal.
8. I'm Afraid of What I'll Find
2012-08-29
Ellen begins to uncover the truth about her attacker. Chris Sanchez approaches McClaren with information.
9. I Like Your Chair
2012-09-05
McClaren's latest leak thrusts Ellen into the spotlight. Tensions between McClaren and Rutger Simon come to a head.
10. But You Don't Do That Anymore
2012-09-12
Series Finale: While looking to use Michael Hewes' custody hearing to bring down Patty (Glenn Close), Ellen (Rose Byrne) is double-crossed by a key witness in the McClaren trial.