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Season 4 – Damages

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While still pursuing big litigation cases, high-powered attorney Patty Hewes has been caring for her granddaughter and experiencing a second chance at raising a child. However, that may end when Patty's son, Michael, sues for custody of the little girl. When Patty's protege, Ellen Parsons, agrees to testify as a character witness for Michael at the custody trial, Patty scrambles to prevent her from taking the stand, fearing that Ellen will reveal Patty's secrets. To prevent the testimony, Patty refers Channing McClaren, a famous computer hacker, to Ellen, knowing that she will not be able to resist taking on such a high-profile client having just launched her own firm. When Patty files a lawsuit against McClaren -- whom Ellen has agreed to represent -- the judge in the custody case rules that Ellen cannot take the stand until the McClaren case is resolved.
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Damages — Season 4

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Critics Consensus

Damages deftly negotiates its transition onto a new platform with a more compact season that further escalates the series' already considerable drama, this time aided by a boisterous John Goodman.

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Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly Damages feels as though it's suffering a bit from two things: what I assume is a reduced budget for other guest stars, and the familiarity of its organizing conceit... I'll forgive Damages a lot and keep watching. Dec 4, 2018 Full Review Joshua Alston AV Club The move to DirecTV also looks good on Damages; the switch to ten episodes rather than thirteen will hopefully allow them to trim some fat, and there's not a horrific drop in production value, plus the latitude to pepper up the language. Rated: B+ Dec 4, 2018 Full Review James Poniewozik TIME Magazine Lots of talent and strong performances, but it has increasingly seemed to strain to up its stakes in its one-case-a-season format. Jun 13, 2011 Full Review Will Harris Bullz-Eye.com The level of suspense is just as strong as it's ever been, with Close and Byrne continuing to play off each other wonderfully. Rated: 4/5 Mar 3, 2018 Full Review Ellen Gray Philadelphia Daily News If you're one of the people who've so far managed the suspension of disbelief required to accept that Close's Patty Hewes could yet again find a way to pull protege Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne) back into her orbit, Season 4 shouldn't disappoint. Jun 13, 2011 Full Review Matt Roush TV Guide Trust me, Damages is worth it. And for those without access to DirecTV, worth the wait. Jun 13, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sam W #4 favourite season out of 5 seasons of damages Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Excellent acting, writing, compelling, hard not to binge watch. Getting on disc from Netflix. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member John Goodman gets the star. I stopped watching during this season. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Moving to DirectTV did one favor for Damages: allowed them to get away with F-bombs and the occasional titty shot. Aside from that another strong season, and one that really caters to the evolution of Ellen's character. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Glenn Close

Patty Hewes

Rose Byrne

Ellen Parsons

John Goodman

Howard T. Erickson

Dylan Baker

Jerry Boorman

Chris Messina

Chris Sanchez

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 13, 2011 There's Only One Way to Try a Case Ellen investigates Howard Erickson's company High Star while Patty takes on a big pharmaceutical company; Erickson tries to secure future defense contracts for his company. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 20, 2011 I've Done Way Too Much for This Girl Ellen presents the High Star case to the senior partners; Chris' paranoia heightens as he believes he is being targeted. Patty counsels Ellen in her case. Erickson and Boorman try to make the lawsuit go away. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 27, 2011 I'd Prefer My Old Office Ellen files the High Star case. After taking Chris' deposition, Ellen uncovers the motive behind Chris' missions. Erickson offers Patty a settlement. Patty searches for Michael. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 3, 2011 Next One's on Me, Blondie Ellen meets Nasim, the son of Chris' Afghan contact. Erickson pressures Chris for information. Patty discovers key information about High Star and recruits her mentor to investigate the company. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 10, 2011 We'll Just Have to Find Another Way... Patty and Ellen gather evidence against High Star; Boorman attempts to derail the lawsuit; Erickson struggles to maintain secrecy about his CIA contracts. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 17, 2011 Add That Little Hopper to Your Stew Nasim's credibility is called into question. Erickson negotiates a land deal. Ellen enlists a war journalist to track down Chris in Afghanistan. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 24, 2011 I'm Worried About My Dog I'm worried about my dog. Patty leverages pharma case to gain intel on High Star. Journalist tries to embed with High Star troops. Michael attempts to reunite with Catherine. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 31, 2011 The War Will Go On Forever The war will go on forever. Erickson confronts Boorman about the kidnapped boy. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 7, 2011 There's a Whole Slew of Ladies Boorman tries to align himself with Patty; Chris' life is in jeopardy; the case gets personal for Erickson. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 14, 2011 Failure Is Lonely Ellen is furious when Patty violates their agreement about the High Star case; tempers come to a head between Erickson and Boorman, while Chris' life hangs in the balance. Details

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Season Info

Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 13, 2011