The Best Episodes of Ray Donovan Season 4

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.5/10(18 votes)

   #1 - Girl with Guitar

   S4:E16/26/2016

   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

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   Director:Liev Schreiber

   Writer:David Hollander
2. 

   7.1/10(14 votes)

   #2 - Marisol

   S4:E27/3/2016

   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

   Writers:Rob Fresco, Mike Binder

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   Director:John Dahl

   Writers:Rob Fresco, Mike Binder
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   7.3/10(15 votes)

   #3 - Little Bill Primm's Big Green Horseshoe

   S4:E37/10/2016

   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

   Writers:Miki Johnson, David Hollander

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   Director:Michael Apted

   Writers:Miki Johnson, David Hollander
4. 

   6.8/10(12 votes)

   #4 - Federal Boobie Inspector

   S4:E47/17/2016

   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

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   Director:Phil Abraham

   Writer:Sean Conway
5. 

   6.5/10(14 votes)

   #5 - Get Even Before Leavin'

   S4:E57/24/2016

   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

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   Director:Robert McLachlan

   Writer:Chad Feehan
6. 

   7.4/10(14 votes)

   #6 - Fish and Bird

   S4:E67/31/2016

   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:Daisy von Scherler Mayer

   Writer:David Hollander

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   Director:Daisy von Scherler Mayer

   Writer:David Hollander
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   8.1/10(13 votes)

   #7 - Norman Saves the World

   S4:E78/7/2016

   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

   Writers:Mike Binder, David Sonnenborn

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   Director:Tricia Brock

   Writers:Mike Binder, David Sonnenborn
8. 

   7.0/10(12 votes)

   #8 - The Texan

   S4:E88/14/2016

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

   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writers:Sean Conway, David Hollander

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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writers:Sean Conway, David Hollander
9. 

   7.7/10(11 votes)

   #9 - Goodbye Beautiful

   S4:E98/21/2016

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

   Director:James Whitmore Jr.

   Writers:Miki Johnson, Chad Feehan

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   Director:James Whitmore Jr.

   Writers:Miki Johnson, Chad Feehan
10. 

    6.5/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Lake Hollywood

    S4:E108/28/2016

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

    Director:Stephen Williams

    Writers:Mike Binder, David Hollander

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    Director:Stephen Williams

    Writers:Mike Binder, David Hollander
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    6.7/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Chinese Algebra

    S4:E119/11/2016

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

    Director:John Dahl

    Writers:Chad Feehan, Sean Conway

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    Director:John Dahl

    Writers:Chad Feehan, Sean Conway
12. 

    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Rattus Rattus

    S4:E129/18/2016

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

    Director:David Hollander

    Writer:David Hollander

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    Director:David Hollander

    Writer:David Hollander