The fate of another critically acclaimed but ratings-challenged drama series may once again rest in the hands of DirecTV. Read the full post.
Apr 2
2010
12:34 PM ET
Exclusive: Will DirecTV rescue 'Damages'?
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TV Finale Highlights
Five days at a glance*
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Tuesday, May 1
- The Biggest Loser NBC, 8-9PM
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Friday, May 4
- In Plain Sight USA, 10-11PM
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Sunday, May 6
- The Amazing Race CBS, 8-10PM
- GCB NBC, 10-11PM
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Monday, May 7
- Two Broke Girls CBS, 8-9PM
- Castle ABC, 10-11PM
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Tuesday, May 8
- Last Man Standing ABC, 8-8:30PM
- The Voice NBC, 8-10PM
- New Girl FOX, 9-9:31PM
- Unforgettable CBS, 10-11PM
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Wednesday, May 9
- CSI CBS, 10-11PM
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Thursday, May 10
- The Big Bang Theory CBS, 8-8:31PM
- The Vampire Diaries The CW, 8-9PM
- The Office NBC, 9-9:30PM
- The Secret Circle The CW, 9-10PM
- Parks and Recreation NBC, 9:30-10PM
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Friday, May 11
- The Finder FOX, 8-9PM
- Undercover Boss CBS, 8-9PM
- Fringe FOX, 9-10PM
- CSI: NY CBS, 9-10PM
- Blue Bloods CBS, 10-11PM
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Sunday, May 13
- Once Upon A Time ABC, 8-9PM
- Survivor: One World CBS, 8-10PM
- Desperate Housewives ABC, 9-11PM, SERIES FINALE
- American Dad FOX, 9:30-10PM
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Monday, May 14
- Bones FOX, 8-9PM
- How I Met Your Mother CBS, 8-9PM
- Gossip Girl The CW, 8-9PM
- Two and a Half Men CBS, 9-9:30PM
- Hart of Dixie The CW, 9-10PM
- Mike & Molly CBS, 9:30-10PM
- Hawaii Five-0 CBS, 10-11PM
- Smash NBC, 10-11PM
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Tuesday, May 15
- 90210 The CW, 8-9PM
- Cougar Town ABC, 8-9PM
- NCIS CBS, 8-9PM
- NCIS: Los Angeles CBS, 9-11PM
- Fashion Star NBC, 10-11PM
- Private Practice ABC, 10-11PM
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Wednesday, May 16
- Suburgatory ABC, 8:30-9PM
- Criminal Minds CBS, 9-11PM
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Thursday, May 17
- Missing ABC, 8-9PM
- Community NBC, 8-8:30PM, 9-10PM
- 30 Rock NBC, 8:30-9PM
- Rules of Engagement CBS, 8:30-9PM
- Awake NBC, 9-11PM
- Grey's Anatomy ABC, 9-10PM
- Person of Interest CBS, 9-10PM
- The Mentalist CBS, 10-11PM
- Scandal ABC, 10-11PM
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Friday, May 18
- Nikita The CW, 8-9PM
- Shark Tank ABC, 8-9PM
- Who Do You Think You Are NBC, 8-9PM
- Grimm NBC, 9-10PM
- Supernatural The CW, 9-10PM
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Saturday, May 19
- Saturday Night Live NBC, 11:29PM-1AM
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Sunday, May 20
- America's Funniest Home Videos ABC, 7-8PM
- The Cleveland Show FOX, 7:30-8PM
- Harry's Law NBC, 8-9PM
- The Simpsons FOX, 8-8:30PM
- Bob's Burgers FOX, 8:30-9PM
- Celebrity Apprentice NBC, 9-11PM
- Family Guy FOX, 9-10PM
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Monday, May 21
- Dancing With the Stars (Performance) ABC, 8-9PM
- House FOX, 8-10PM, SERIES FINALE
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Tuesday, May 22
- American Idol (Performance) FOX, 8-9PM
- Dancing With the Stars (Results) ABC, 9-11PM
- Glee FOX, 9-10PM
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Wednesday, May 23
- The Middle ABC, 8-8:30PM
- American Idol (Results) FOX, 8-10:07PM
- Modern Family ABC, 9-9:30PM
- Don't Trust the B— ABC, 9:30-10PM
- Revenge ABC, 10-11PM
- Law & Order: SVU NBC, 10-11PM
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Thursday, May 24
- Awake NBC, 10-11PM
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Tuesday, May 29
- Cougar Town ABC, 8-9PM
- The L.A. Complex The CW, 9-10PM
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Wednesday, May 30
- America's Next Top Model: British Invasion The CW, 9-10PM
*Times are Eastern Daylight and subject to change
I love this show. It is the best drama on TV. It must be saved.
I’d put my soul on the table if it wasn’t already being rented out to Southland. Save Damages!
Every time I think about dropping my DirecTV subscription, they come up with something like this!!!
Yeah baby!!
Love the show, but I’d be fine if it went away. Why? Because there’s too much else to watch! I wish they’d air it in Summer, like the first season, because I never get around to watching the new episodes until a week later, so I’m always behind. It’s frustrating.
If DirecTV rescues Damages, I swear I will never switch back to cable, ever.
This would be the best birthday present ever if this deal works out and Sony and Direct TV could come to agreement and save Damages. I’m a huge fan!
I implore DirecTV to lend a hand in saving a great show. I agree, if only for one more season (but ideally more). The writing is exceptional and it has one of the greatest cast. Usually when show’s promote themselves as having “the greatest _______” it’s an exaggeration, in this case they might be right. Don’t put these people out of a job, they’re just too talented
Please save this show. I find it to be the only thing worth watching in the “reality show” ghetto. “Damages” is like the rose that grew from the pasture of manure.
Hahaha,
Well said Henry.
Please, save this incredible show. Even if it is just for one season to give the fans a satisfying end – it is too good to go out on cliffhanger.
As both a Damages watcher and a DirecTV subscriber, I’d be thrilled if this happened. It’s about time they save a show I actually watch!
One of my top 5 favs on tv. A MUST save. Hope another cable or network station can help FX.
YES! At least one more season to wrap up any possible loose ends. This show is too good to get canceled.
Damages is my favorite show. Please save it!!
It’s a fantastic show but I’m not surprised it gets low ratings. People in this country just don’t appreciate quality anymore.
Want to build an audience for Damages? Put it on Fox over the summer. 39 episodes over 20 weeks. Pick a pair of back to back time slots and make it happen. The big problem with these shows is that people don’t want to join in late, but thay rarely hear about the shows until after it has started to air. Give people a chance to come in from the start, again.
Given where the story is now, it needs at least 1 more season to take Ellen the rest of the way on her journey to becoming her boss.
great idea