Damages: Season 4

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FX | The 101 | DirecTV | Season Premiere Date: July 13, 2011

Starring: John Goodman, Glenn Close, Rose Byrne

Summary: Picked up by DirecTV's Audience Network, season four has Patty and Ellen working on a wrongful death case against Howard T. Erickson (John Goodman), whose company supplied security for the government.

Creator: Todd A. Kessler and Daniel Zelman and Glenn Kessler

Genre(s): Drama, Suspense

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Season 4 Episodes

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S4:E10. Failure Is Lonely
Air Date: September 14, 2011
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S4:E9. There's A Whole Slew of Ladies With Bad Things To Say About The Taliban
Air Date: September 7, 2011
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S4:E8. The War Will Go On Forever
Air Date: August 31, 2011

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Mark A. Perigard

Jul 13, 2011

The first two hours are marked by surprising twists and betrayals. TV's most cunning series is back in session. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jul 13, 2011

Trust me, Damages is worth it. And for those without access to DirecTV, worth the wait. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Jul 11, 2011

Devious Patty is still drinking like a fish, while wan Ellen is still seeking her advice (still, Ellen? Really?), and I still will not be able to resist watching every episode I possibly can. Read full review

Verne Gay

Jul 13, 2011

While a bit deliberately paced, a good start, with (as always) an excellent guest-star roster. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Jul 29, 2011

The poisoned relationship of attorneys Ellen Parsons and Patty Hewes has gone slack. But The supporting cast is superb. [8 Aug 2011, p.40]

Rob Owen

Jul 12, 2011

As has always been the case, Damages remains a mystery-thriller whose characters and their psychological quirks are more intriguing than the plot. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Jul 13, 2011

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. Read full review

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jonpwnsu

Aug 4, 2011

One o the best shows on TV, plain and simple. Just as good as the previous 3 seasons. Unfortunately I don't have the channel, but I hold my friends' tvs hostage instead.

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jhaynes

Jul 31, 2011

Brilliant tv show with excellent acting damages is back in action! Whats really cool is that Ellen is more of the main character and they are using last season stylization to show what happened to Michael (Patty's son). This season is amazing and Rose Byrne definitely deserves the Emmy andBrilliant tv show with excellent acting damages is back in action! Whats really cool is that Ellen is more of the main character and they are using last season stylization to show what happened to Michael (Patty's son). This season is amazing and Rose Byrne definitely deserves the Emmy and Golden Globe this year.… Expand

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cloperrin

Aug 7, 2011

Damages is one of the most captivating shows out there in my opinion; the plot is complex yet polished & refined, the acting is brilliant... It saddens me to think few people get it.

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donelson

Aug 7, 2011

All the flash backs, repeated endlessly, look like lazy writers trying to fill in the hour for more commercials. And the flash forwards are very irritating. Not to mention the *endless* coincidences. Not to mention Glen Close overacting constantly. Not to mention the incredible negligence inAll the flash backs, repeated endlessly, look like lazy writers trying to fill in the hour for more commercials. And the flash forwards are very irritating. Not to mention the *endless* coincidences. Not to mention Glen Close overacting constantly. Not to mention the incredible negligence in simple security consciousness of the main characters (e.g. cellphones and other spying). Not to mention my favourite... Well, I will mention it: DO YOU KNOW HOW HARD it is to hit a car at a cross-street dead center? Jeeeeezus. What a load of crap this show is.… Expand

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jjolla88a

Sep 27, 2011

I enjoyed the first 3 seasons immensley. Unfortunately, Season 4 is a shocker. It is obviously produced by the B-team this time, and it was a con-job of the network to initially lead me to believe this would be another great season. If you have never watched Damages and were turned off withI enjoyed the first 3 seasons immensley. Unfortunately, Season 4 is a shocker. It is obviously produced by the B-team this time, and it was a con-job of the network to initially lead me to believe this would be another great season. If you have never watched Damages and were turned off with this season ... all I can say is you are right ... but Seasons 1,2, and 3 will not disappoint you.… Expand

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Paintrain

Jul 23, 2011

The new season of damages is showing symptoms of having been taken over by a content provider who has never done content production before. Season four is marked by a lack of "edginess", less complexity in character development, and a recycling of certain storytelling mechanisms used inThe new season of damages is showing symptoms of having been taken over by a content provider who has never done content production before. Season four is marked by a lack of "edginess", less complexity in character development, and a recycling of certain storytelling mechanisms used in prior seasons : evil corporate executive is the target of Ellen's next big case, complete with out of control lackey who takes matters into his own hands and delights in bossing around the boss. Sound familiar? It should - we saw this before when it was called season 1. The editing is even bad - certain shots are clumsily pasted together and clearly show the actors were not engaged in a live exchange during filming (wasn't he mid-laugh and wearing glasses a split second ago??). Not to mention dragging out has-beens like Goodman, who hasn't worked since being the dad on Roseanne. Among other things, this series is quickly becoming the place where washed up actors go to die. The series really has lost something this season. I had to stop watching during the second episode, it was so ill-conceived and poorly stitched together. I highly suggest these actors, a few of them talented, immediately seek work elsewhere and jump from this quickly sinking ship.… Expand

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Spaceyissoze

Aug 1, 2011

Damages is showing symptoms of having been taken over by a content provider who has never done content production before. Season four is marked by a lack of "edginess", less complexity in character development, and a recycling of certain storytelling mechanisms used in prior seasons : evilDamages is showing symptoms of having been taken over by a content provider who has never done content production before. Season four is marked by a lack of "edginess", less complexity in character development, and a recycling of certain storytelling mechanisms used in prior seasons : evil corporate executive is the target of Ellen's next big case, complete with out of c… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5

79
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: July 11, 2012
Season 4

78
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: July 13, 2011
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  S4:E10. Failure Is Lonely
  Air Date: September 14, 2011
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  S4:E9. There's A Whole Slew of Ladies With Bad Things To Say Abo...
  Air Date: September 7, 2011
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  S4:E8. The War Will Go On Forever
  Air Date: August 31, 2011
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  S4:E7. I'm Worried About My Dog
  Air Date: August 24, 2011
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  S4:E6. Add That Little Hopper to Your Stew
  Air Date: August 17, 2011
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  S4:E5. We'll Just Have to Find Another Way to Cut the Balls Off ...
  Air Date: August 10, 2011
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  S4:E4. Next One's on Me, Blondie
  Air Date: August 3, 2011
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  S4:E3. I'd Prefer My Old Office
  Air Date: July 27, 2011
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  S4:E2. I've Done Way Too Much for This Girl
  Air Date: July 20, 2011
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  S4:E1. There's Only One Way to Try a Case
  Air Date: July 13, 2011
Season 3

81
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: January 25, 2010
Season 2

81
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: January 7, 2009
Season 1

75
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: July 24, 2007