Damages: Season 3
2010 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.3
What Season 3 of Damages
Set a year after season two, Patty's focus now rests on Louis Tobin, the patriarch of a wealthy family, who has just confessed to orchestrating the largest Ponzi scheme in Wall Street history. The government has tasked Hewes and Shayes with finding the Tobins' hidden money and uncovering any evidence that other family members had knowledge of the fraud. Ellen Parsons has taken a job at the New York District Attorney's office, but she finds herself being pulled further and further back into Patty's orbit. Tom, who had invested with Tobin, has lost 70% of his net worth, as have numerous others he helped invest. He struggles to keep his involvement from interfering with the case and secret from Patty.
Season 3 Episodes
3x01 Your Secrets Are Safe
Patty Hewes has been appointed by the U.S. government to recover billions of dollars lost to the largest investment fraud in Wall Street history. The new case pits Patty against the powerful Tobin family, which includes Joe Tobin, Marilyn Tobin, and the family's trusted attorney Leonard Winstone. Meanwhile, Ellen Parsons adjusts to the challenges of her new job, and life, away from Patty Hewes.
Writing: Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman · Starring: Lily Tomlin, Ben Shenkman, Tom Noonan, Michael Gaston
3x02 The Dog Is Happier Without Her
Patty and Tom continue to dig into the Tobin family's sordid past, while Joe Tobin must decide between his family and his integrity. Ellen aids Tom in his investigation of the Tobin's, but in doing so receives some bad news of her own. While locked in the midst of a bitter divorce, Patty and Phil find one piece of common ground in the form of their beloved dog.
Directing: Matthew Penn · Writing: Aaron Zelman · Starring: Tom Noonan, Michael Nouri, Michael Gaston, Jennifer Roszell
3x03 Flight's at 11:08
Patty is forced to race against the clock to prevent a key witness in the Tobin case from fleeing the country. Meanwhile, Ellen learns a dark and shocking family secret.
Directing: Tony Goldwyn · Writing: Mark Fish · Starring: Ben Shenkman, Debra Monk, Miriam Shor, Jennifer Roszell
3x04 Don't Throw That at the Chicken
Patty drills Louis Tobin about his fraud while his son Joe makes a decision that will determine the fate of the Tobin family forever.
Directing: Matthew Penn · Writing: Jeremy Doner · Starring: Zachary Booth, Lily Tomlin, Ben Shenkman, Tom Noonan
3x05 It's Not My Birthday
Patty Hewes squares off with the D.A. over access to a key witness. A job candidate at Hewes & Shayes asks Ellen for insight into Patty.
Starring: Lily Tomlin, Ben Shenkman, Tom Noonan, Tara Summers
3x06 Don't Forget to Thank Mr. Zedeck
Patty is under tremendous pressure from the Attorney's Office to make progress in the Tobin case, and winds up striking a bargain with an unlikely source. Ellen discovers some new evidence in Louis Tobin's death and Tom's financial troubles begin to effect him in more obvious ways.
Directing: Timothy Busfield · Writing: Mark Fish, Aaron Zelman · Starring: Ben Shenkman, Tom Noonan, Tara Summers, Dominic Chianese
3x07 You Haven't Replaced Me
Patty sends Tom out of the country to follow the money trail of the Tobin fraud. Ellen must choose between her new boss and Patty. Leonard Winstone leaves the city under mysterious circumstances.
Directing: Glenn Kessler · Writing: Todd A. Kessler · Starring: Lily Tomlin, Ben Shenkman, Tom Noonan, Tara Summers
3x08 I Look Like Frankenstein
Carol Tobin suddenly disappears and it is up to Patty and Ellen to track her down. Arthur Frobisher returns to the fold to open his new foundation.
Directing: Chris Terrio · Writing: Daniel Zelman · Starring: Ted Danson, Zachary Booth, Lily Tomlin, Tom Noonan
3x09 Drive It Through Hardcore
Patty finally manages to track down the missing Carol Tobin and forces her to give up the truth about the fateful Tobin Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, Ellen's home life is turned upside down and Frobisher begins to make his movie.
Directing: Tate Donovan · Writing: Glenn Kessler · Starring: Ted Danson, Zachary Booth, Lily Tomlin, Ben Shenkman
3x10 Tell Me I'm Not Racist
A professional disaster looms for Patty when her clients ask that she be thrown off the Tobin case. Tom makes a risky move that may cost Ellen her job at the D.A.'s office.
Writing: Todd A. Kessler · Starring: Lily Tomlin, Ben Shenkman, Tara Summers, Debra Monk
3x11 All That Crap About Your Family
Patty's star witness is arrested, forcing her to strike an unusual deal with the D.A.'s office. Frobisher reveals a little too much about his past.
Directing: Matthew Penn · Writing: Daniel Zelman · Starring: Ted Danson, Noah Bean, Lily Tomlin, Ben Shenkman
3x12 You Were His Little Monkey
Patty and Ellen set out to tear the Tobin family apart. When Tom Shayes' job and marriage unravel, he strikes up a deadly alliance.
Directing: Timothy Busfield · Writing: Glenn Kessler · Starring: Zachary Booth, Lily Tomlin, Ben Shenkman, Dominic Chianese
3x13 The Next One's Gonna Go in Your Throat Season Finale
Ellen and Tom take matters into their own hands in an attempt to win the Tobin case; Patty Hewes is haunted by the price of her success.
Writing: Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, Daniel Zelman · Starring: Ted Danson, Željko Ivanek, Timothy Olyphant, Zachary Booth
Season 3 Cast
Paul CarafotesMan in Over Coat6 episodes
Tara SummersAlex Benjamin5 episodes
Jennifer RoszellDeb Shayes5 episodes
Darren GoldsteinChris Sharp5 episodes
Len CariouLouis Tobin5 episodes
Michael LaurenceHomeless Man5 episodes
Ana ReederCarol Tobin5 episodes
All Seasons
Season 12007 · 13 ep. · ★ 7.9
Season 22009 · 13 ep. · ★ 8.0
Season 42011 · 10 ep. · ★ 6.8
Season 52012 · 10 ep. · ★ 7.7Where to Watch Season 3 of Damages
It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Episodes Does Season 3 of Damages Have?
Season 3 of Damages has 13 episodes.
When Did Season 3 of Damages Premiere?
Released January 25, 2010.
Where to Watch Damages Season 3
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).