The BEST episodes of Damages season 1
Every episode of Damages season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Damages season 1!
Set in New York's world of high stakes litigation, Damages follows the lives of Patty Hewes, the nation's most revered and most reviled litigator, and her bright, ambitious protege Ellen Parsons as they become embroiled in a class action lawsuit targeting Arthur Frobisher, one of the country's wealthiest CEOs. As Patty battles Frobisher and his attorney, Ellen learns what it takes to win at all costs -- and that lives, not just fortunes, are at stake.
#1 - Because I Know Patty
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/23/2007
The first season ends with Ellen talking Patty into defending her in exchange for the Gregory Malina videotape.
#2 - Get Me A Lawyer
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/24/2007
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.
#3 - I Hate These People
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/9/2007
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.
#4 - Jesus, Mary And Joe Cocker
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/31/2007
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.
#5 - There's No 'We' Anymore
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/16/2007
Patty finally posts bail for Ellen as Frobisher learns about a tape made by Gregory Malina that could ruin him.
#6 - Sort of Like a Family
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/2/2007
Ellen tries to get herself back into the mix as Patty and Frobisher fight it out at the deposition.
#7 - Blame the Victim
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/18/2007
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.
#8 - Do You Regret What We Did?
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/25/2007
Patty Hewes and Arthur Frobisher continue to struggle for dominance as the deposition nears.
#9 - And My Paralyzing Fear of Death
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/7/2007
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.
#10 - Tastes Like a Ho-Ho
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/14/2007
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.
#11 - We Are Not Animals
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/11/2007
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.
#12 - A Regular Earl Anthony
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/21/2007
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.
#13 - She Spat At Me
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/4/2007
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.