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The Best Episodes of Ray Donovan Season 4

Every episode of Ray Donovan Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ray Donovan Season 4!

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.

Genre:Drama
Network:Showtime

Season 4 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Ray Donovan" season 4 is "Girl With Guitar", rated 7.8/10 from 1035 user votes. It was directed by Liev Schreiber and written by David Hollander. "Girl With Guitar" aired on 6/26/2016 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Marisol".

  • Girl With Guitar
    7.8/10 1,035 votes

    #1 - Girl With Guitar

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 6/26/2016

    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.

    Director: Liev Schreiber

    Writer: David Hollander

  • Marisol
    7.7/10 916 votes

    #2 - Marisol

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 7/3/2016

    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.

    Director: John Dahl

    Writer: Mike Binder, Rob Fresco

  • Little Bill Primm's Big Green Horseshoe
    8.1/10 934 votes

    #3 - Little Bill Primm's Big Green Horseshoe

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 7/10/2016

    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.

    Director: Michael Apted

    Writer: Miki Johnson, David Hollander

  • Federal Boobie Inspector
    8.0/10 952 votes

    #4 - Federal Boobie Inspector

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 7/17/2016

    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.

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Sean Conway

  • Get Even Before Leavin'
    8.1/10 908 votes

    #5 - Get Even Before Leavin'

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 7/24/2016

    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.

    Director: Robert McLachlan

    Writer: Chad Feehan

  • Fish and Bird
    8.4/10 973 votes

    #6 - Fish and Bird

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 7/31/2016

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Norman Saves the World
    8.3/10 917 votes

    #7 - Norman Saves the World

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 8/7/2016

    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.

    Director: Tricia Brock

    Writer: N/A

  • The Texan
    8.0/10 870 votes

    #8 - The Texan

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 8/14/2016

    Ray enlists Lena and Daryll to ensure the rematch with Whittaker proceeds.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Goodbye Beautiful
    8.6/10 903 votes

    #9 - Goodbye Beautiful

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 8/21/2016

    Avi and Lena question Ray's loyalty to Sonia. Mickey returns to Primm.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lake Hollywood
    8.2/10 856 votes

    #10 - Lake Hollywood

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 8/28/2016

    Confronted with a crisis, Ray strategizes. Hector reaches a breaking point.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chinese Algebra
    8.4/10 850 votes

    #11 - Chinese Algebra

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 9/11/2016

    As Ray devises an attempt to save Avi, Agent Barnes makes him an offer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rattus Rattus
    8.6/10 1,098 votes

    #12 - Rattus Rattus

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 9/18/2016

    Ray attempts to play his adversaries against each other. Season finale.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A