Damages: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Damages Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
You Want to End This Once and for All?
Jul 11, 2012
A whistle-blower case puts Patty and Ellen against each other.
Have You Met the Eel Yet?
Jul 18, 2012
A hacker claims to have pertinent information about the leak at Princefield; Patty's former colleague offers her services to Ellen.
Failure Is Failure
Jul 25, 2012
Ellen detects inconsistencies in McClaren's story. Later, Ellen's mother requests her help.
I Love You, Mommy
Aug 1, 2012
Patty and Ellen seek the source of the Princefield leak, while Patty takes on Ellen through the press.
There's Something Wrong with Me
Aug 8, 2012
Someone from McClaren's past turns up and sheds light on his personal life; Patty has a confrontation with an adversary.
The Storm's Moving In
Aug 22, 2012
A blizzard strands Patty and Ellen; McClaren uncovers a major player in the trading scandal.
I'm Afraid of What I'll Find
Aug 29, 2012
Ellen begins to uncover the truth about her attacker. Chris Sanchez approaches McClaren with information.
I Like Your Chair
Sep 5, 2012
McClaren's latest leak thrusts Ellen into the spotlight. Tensions between McClaren and Rutger Simon come to a head.
But You Don't Do That Anymore
Sep 12, 2012
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.