Damaged

"Damaged" is the fifth episode of season 1. It is scheduled to air on November 7, 2012.

Synopsis
After Oliver is arrested for murder, he tells his mother that he will only let Laurel defend him, and Laurel accepts the case. Though things get tense when Oliver takes a polygraph with Detective Lance. The detective asks if there was anyone else on the island with Oliver, and he flashes back to when he gained his first scar - compliments of Deathstroke.

Plot
The episode starts out on the island and Oliver, is being taught how to shoot an arrow. While retrieving a rabbit Yao Fei shot dead, he is captured by armed men wearing black. Back to the present, Oliver is taken to police station, booked and then interrogated by Detective Lance. The questioning is soon interrupted by Moira and Walter demanding Oliver be set free and not say anything until he lawyer arrives. Oliver is let go, but tells a distressed Moira that he will only let Laurel defend him.

Production
Preparation ran from August 13 to August 21, 2012. Shooting ran from August 22 to August 31, 2012.

Trivia

 * This episode marks the debut appearance of Slade Wilson, otherwise known as Deathstroke.
 * Lauren mentions using fishnets on Halloween, referencing the fishnets which were incorporated into her Black Canary costume in the DC Comics.
 * The title refers to Oliver's conversation with Laurel about the island changing him and making him damaged.
 * This is also the first reference we have to Laurel mother.