DirecTV will launch 'Damages' Season 4 in Summer 2011
The first three 'Damages' seasons will have DirecTV encores beforehand
Glenn Close of 'Damages'
Credit: FX
It's not quite a premiere date yet, but DirecTV has announced that the fourth season of "Damages" will launch in the summer of 2011.
DirecTV acquired exclusive rights to the fourth and fifth season of the Emmy-winning drama back in July when it became clear that FX wasn't going to stick with the show's combination of high costs and low ratings.
Unlike DirecTV's relationship with "Friday Night Lights," which is a first-run exclusivity with an NBC second-window of airings, "Damages" will only air on DirecTV.
The last original episode of "Damages" aired in April on FX, meaning that the show's fans will have a wait of well over a year between seasons.
We guess that's preferable to cancellation, right?
As part of DirecTV's deal, the service also acquired rights to the first three seasons of "Damages." The 101 Network will begin airing Season 1 on Wednesday, January 5. The second season will premiere on Wednesday, April 6 and the third season will premiere on Wednesday, May 25.
Stay tuned for an official "Damages" premiere date when it is announced.
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December 19, 2010 at 8:08PM EST Reply to CommentThis is a very good series, I too bad that between the 2 seasons (3 and 4) there is such a long time.
donna
December 22, 2010 at 6:08AM EST Reply to CommentI am a huge fan of the show, can't wait until next summer :~(
nanafp
December 25, 2010 at 4:17PM EST Reply to CommentWrite a comment...
nanafp
December 25, 2010 at 4:20PM EST Reply to CommentThis is a great series. As much as I like it, I cannot see myself switching to Direct Tv just to be able to watch it. Maybe someday season 4 and 5 will become available on DVD.
nurse
January 2, 2011 at 5:51PM EST Reply to CommentThis is one of the best shows on tv.
Original story, great production, and best acting. I guess Fx thinks we need another
"UN" Reality show. .
gerirn
January 12, 2011 at 12:22AM EST Reply to CommentJust found this show on Direct TV and loved it! Completely original and so much more interesting than most shows these days! I found all the seasons on NetFlix and in 3 days watched all of Season 1 and starting Season 2! This summer for Season 4 can't come soon enough!
frone This is one of the most intelligent shows available on TV today. I found it on NetFlix and could not go to work until I finish them all. It was addictive, I will get DirecTV just for that show alone.
January 18, 2011 at 12:24AM EST
January 26, 2011 at 10:45PM EST Reply to CommentDamages is, hands down, THE BEST drama/thriller series I have EVER seen, right up there with TRUE BLOOD minus the vamps! It's an "on the edge of your seat" series worth watching! So many UNEXPECTED twists and turns!!
ELèav sirrom
January 29, 2011 at 3:01PM EST Reply to CommentRatings/ schmatings! It's a darn good show and FX is losing out...the audience is never considered when making a series with a one year haiatus in between seasons. What happened to end in May and start in September shows?
Marie
February 19, 2011 at 7:52PM EST Reply to CommentBoooooooo to FX only allowing Direct TV to show this show what about all the other fans that do not have Direct TV???????????????????????
Trina
February 25, 2011 at 11:35PM EST Reply to CommentI LOVE this show!!!! I first started watching it on direct tv now im hooked, I got netflix so i can watch the first 2 seasons. I cant wait till season four comes out!!!!
msclb
March 16, 2011 at 6:19PM EST Reply to Commentglad i got direct tv, It's just the best show. I was wondering if & when i could see season 4, lookin forward 2 summer!
March 23, 2011 at 7:57PM EST Reply to CommentThis outstanding show is worth the wait....
March 23, 2011 at 7:58PM EST Reply to CommentOutstanding thriller of a series!
kele
April 1, 2011 at 7:52PM EST Reply to Commentthis is my favorite show on t.v. all together it is so addictive i watch alot of drama and suspense i have never been so captivated by a show i wait for this show every wed.night on directv like a kid waiting for xmas.
Rob
May 3, 2011 at 8:43PM EST Reply to CommentFor all their crap advertising about customer care and the like, my experiences with DirecTV were horrible. I LOVE Damages but I will NEVER resubscribe to that that thieving satellite company.
mare Reply to comment...I was thinking of cancelling direct tv too but I can't give up my damages. Will the new season be available with netflix?
May 14, 2011 at 3:32PM ESTGrandGayle
May 20, 2011 at 8:27PM EST Reply to CommentI don't have Direct TV. How will I view Damages 4??? Any suggestions?
andrea Rent it when it goes to DVD. That's what I'm gonna have to do.
May 29, 2011 at 4:25PM EST
July 21, 2011 at 8:49AM EST Reply to CommentWrite a comment...I really like this show keeps me on the edge of my seat
Lisa
September 6, 2011 at 10:26PM EST Reply to Commentthis TOTALLY sucks!!!! Damages is one of my favorite shows and Direct TV sucks where I live. I'm really pissed!!!!!!!!!
SHARI HASTINGS
September 17, 2011 at 2:23PM EST Reply to CommentDoes anyone know when season 5 premieres?
PattyWannabe
October 16, 2011 at 6:31PM EST Reply to CommentI've been following Ellen and Patty since season one. It's one of the few shows that I actually feel like I have to watch it. I already loved Patty Hughes from the first season, but I like the way Ellen Parsons is developing. I hated it when she went to work as a public defender. I was hoping she would work under Patty permanently, but, who could really work under Patty Hughes other than Tom--and they killed him off. I can't wait to see Ellen and Michael go up against Patty for the custody suit, and I would like to see Ellen and Chris develop a romantic relationship. DAMAGES ALWAYS KEEPS YOU GUESSING!!! And the ideas have seemed to evolve magnificently since switching stations. CANNOT WAIT!!!
craig walker
June 15, 2012 at 8:50PM EST Reply to Commenti haven't watched TV in years but started watching Damages in Dec 2011, after see the 1st 3 seasons i want more!! gritty with many a twist!!!