For its first season , '' Damages '' was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series at the 2008 Primetime Emmy Awards , along with six other nominations . Co-creators Todd A. Kessler , Glenn Kessler , and Daniel Zelman were nominated for writing and Allen Coulter for directing the pilot episode ( " Get Me a Lawyer " ) . Glenn Close received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series , with co-stars Ted Danson and Željko Ivanek nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series . Close and Ivanek won in their respective categories , with the series also receiving a Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series . The series earned four nominations at the 65th Golden Globe Awards , including Best Television Series – Drama , Close for Best Actress , and Rose Byrne and Ted Danson for their supporting roles . Close won the award in her category
65th Golden Globe Awards
65th Golden Globe Awards
Damages (TV series)