Set in the sprawling mecca of the rich and famous, Ray Donovan does the dirty work for LA's top power players, and makes their problems disappear. His father's unexpected release from prison sets off a chain of events that shakes the Donovan family to its core.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.
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Ray helps Hector handle a person from his past who risks unearthing a secret that could ruin his career. As Bunchy attempts to please a very pregnant Teresa, Abby offers him a lesson in marital compromise. Meanwhile, an act of petty larceny leads to a renewed sense of purpose for Terry - and Detective Muncie uses evidence against the Donovans to force Ray's hand.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 3044 votes.
An intruder breaks into the Donovan household, forcing the family closer together as Bridget struggles to maintain her independence. In Primm, Mickey schemes to rob a casino with the help of a lounge singer and a man named Ed. Meanwhile, with a baby due at any minute, Bunchy and Teresa navigate their marital woes under lockdown, and Ray visits Belikov in prison to strike a deal.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 2989 votes.
Ray pays a visit to a Hollywood power-player and unearths a secret Ezra shared in the past. Lena and an ex-girlfriend take Abby for a night on the town to help her confront her fears over a recent health diagnosis. Mickey offers his boys a job prospect while trying to assimilate back into the family.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 2921 votes.
With the Russian mob threatening his family, Ray finds himself on a road trip with Mickey to Primm, in hopes of recovering money stolen from a local casino owner. Bunchy and Bridget take turns looking after baby Maria when Teresa withdraws to her family's house. And Terry gains confidence as a trainer.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 2932 votes.
Ray is in recovery mode in the aftermath of the shootout. Meanwhile, Bunchy and Teresa face impending parenthood as Abby receives a diagnosis that threatens to upend her family. In hiding, Mickey plots a heist.
The episode was rated 7.76 from 3141 votes.
Ray enlists Lena and Daryll to ensure the rematch with Whittaker proceeds.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 2808 votes.
Ray finds himself in a holding pattern, waiting to see if Belikov will be released from prison. An art dealer invites Ray to a breast cancer benefit where he encounters some former clients. Teresa spirals into postpartum depression. Meanwhile, Mickey goes to great lengths to convince the DA that he was the one behind the Minassian massacre.
The episode was rated 7.85 from 2865 votes.
Searching for a way to get Mickey out of prison, Ray turns to an old opponent to secure a bartering chip in the form of a less-than-wholesome family comedy star. A long-buried scandal leads Ray to an unexpected confrontation with a slick Hollywood agent and a former fixer of Ezra's. Meanwhile, without the protection of the Russians, Ray must help Mickey secure his own safety and gain admittance to the secure K6G prison wing.
The episode was rated 7.86 from 2879 votes.
Confronted with a crisis, Ray strategizes. Hector reaches a breaking point.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 2955 votes.
Avi and Lena question Ray's loyalty to Sonia. Mickey returns to Primm.
The episode was rated 7.93 from 2923 votes.
As Ray devises an attempt to save Avi, Agent Barnes makes him an offer.
The episode was rated 7.95 from 3045 votes.
Ray attempts to play his adversaries against each other. Season finale.
The episode was rated 8.13 from 3071 votes.
