Damages - Season 1

Most of the season follows two different timelines. The primary timeline begins with Ellen Parsons' recruitment by Patty Hewes to "Hewes & Associates" and follows proceedings of a class action lawsuit against Arthur Frobisher by his former employees, whom Patty represents. The initial episodes follow Patty's attempts to capture potential witness Gregory Malina through Katie Connor. The arc further details Malina's involvement with Frobisher's lawyer Ray Fiske and the pressure Patty brings to bear on Fiske on Malina's subsequent death. The narrative includes multiple flashforwards of the alternative timeline, set approximately six months after Ellen's appointment, until both timelines converge in the penultimate episode of the season. The alternative timeline details the attack on Ellen, her arrest for the murder of her fiancé David Connor, and the subsequent murder investigation.

13 Episodes

Get Me a Lawyer

Season 1 - Episode 1

Attorney Patty Hewes hires a new associate, Ellen Parsons, to help her as she tries to ruin Arthur Frobisher. Hewes represents a group of em...

Jesus, Mary and Joe Cocker

Season 1 - Episode 2

Ellen convinces Katie to testify against Arthur Frobisher, which has him considering drastic measures. Patty begins to question if Katie is ...

And My Paralyzing Fear of Death

Season 1 - Episode 3

Patty receives a mysterious threat at her office that could destroy her case against Arthur Frobisher. Ellen continues to struggle with the ...

Tastes Like a Ho-Ho

Season 1 - Episode 4

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

A Regular Earl Anthony

Season 1 - Episode 5

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...

She Spat at Me

Season 1 - Episode 6

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...

We Are Not Animals

Season 1 - Episode 7

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 G...

Blame the Victim

Season 1 - Episode 8

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 witne...

Do You Regret What We Did?

Season 1 - Episode 9

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

Sort of Like a Family

Season 1 - Episode 10

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

I Hate These People

Season 1 - Episode 11

Patty offers Ellen her job back, however, Ellen declines but volunteers to keep helping Patty with the Frobisher case. Lila is back, and bri...

There's No 'We' Anymore

Season 1 - Episode 12

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

Because I Know Patty

Season 1 - Episode 13

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