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The Best Episodes of Damages Season 5

Every episode of Damages Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Damages Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Damages Season 5 Episode 10 - But You Don't Do That Anymore
    8.6/10(395 votes)

    S5:E10

    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.

    Director:Glenn Kessler
    Writers:Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman

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  2. Damages Season 5 Episode 1 - You Want to End This Once and for All?
    8.4/10(397 votes)

    S5:E1

    A whistle-blower case puts Patty and Ellen against each other.

    Director:Matthew Penn
    Writers:Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman

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  3. Damages Season 5 Episode 9 - I Like Your Chair
    8.4/10(281 votes)

    S5:E9

    McClaren's latest leak thrusts Ellen into the spotlight. Tensions between McClaren and Rutger Simon come to a head.

    Director:Steve Shill
    Writers:Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman

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  4. Damages Season 5 Episode 2 - Have You Met the Eel Yet?
    8.3/10(325 votes)

    S5:E2

    A hacker claims to have pertinent information about the leak at Princefield; Patty's former colleague offers her services to Ellen.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writer:Hans Tobeason

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  5. Damages Season 5 Episode 3 - Failure Is Failure
    8.3/10(297 votes)

    S5:E3

    Ellen detects inconsistencies in McClaren's story. Later, Ellen's mother requests her help.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writer:Arthur Phillips

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  6. Damages Season 5 Episode 8 - I'm Afraid of What I'll Find
    8.2/10(269 votes)

    S5:E8

    Ellen begins to uncover the truth about her attacker. Chris Sanchez approaches McClaren with information.

    Director:Ken Girotti
    Writer:Hans Tobeason

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  7. Damages Season 5 Episode 7 - The Storm's Moving In
    8.1/10(288 votes)

    S5:E7

    A blizzard strands Patty and Ellen; McClaren uncovers a major player in the trading scandal.

    Director:Tate Donovan
    Writers:Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman

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  8. Damages Season 5 Episode 4 - I Love You, Mommy
    8.0/10(289 votes)

    S5:E4

    Patty and Ellen seek the source of the Princefield leak, while Patty takes on Ellen through the press.

    Director:Marcos Siega
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Damages Season 5 Episode 6 - I Need to Win
    8.0/10(271 votes)

    S5:E6

    The attack Ellen suffered years ago comes back to haunt her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Damages Season 5 Episode 5 - There's Something Wrong with Me
    7.8/10(284 votes)

    S5:E5

    Someone from McClaren's past turns up and sheds light on his personal life; Patty has a confrontation with an adversary.

    Director:Tate Donovan
    Writer:Hans Tobeason

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"But You Don't Do That Anymore" is the best rated episode of Damages season 5. It scored 8.6/10 from 395 votes. Directed by Glenn Kessler and written by Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman, it aired on September 12, 2012. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "You Want to End This Once and for All?".