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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Ray Donovan Season 5 Episode 2 - Las Vegas
    5.9/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Las Vegas

    S5:E2

    A flashback to Ray and Abby's 21st anniversary when they went to Las Vegas to see Damon's first televised fight. In the present, movie star Natalie James hires Ray to protect her from an abusive husband/manager, which draws him deeper into Sam Winslow's web. Hopes for a beautiful day are dashed at Terry and Maureen's wedding as tensions flare between the Donovans and the Dohertys.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Ray Donovan Season 5 Episode 5 - Shabbos Goy
    6.1/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Shabbos Goy

    S5:E5

    Ray's therapy is at odds with the high-stakes power struggle between Sam and her opponents. Mickey - at Frank's behest - seeks out an old friend of the Donovan's. Meanwhile, Terry takes Damon to New York to train for a fight; Bunchy is confronted by sins from the Donovan past; and Bridget tries to reconcile with Smitty - until a major crisis forces them together.

    Director:Daisy von Scherler Mayer
    Writers:David Hollander, William Wheeler

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  3. Ray Donovan Season 5 Episode 3 - Dogwalker
    6.2/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Dogwalker

    S5:E3

    Ray cleans up Natalie's mess. At home, however, he struggles to reconnect with his family and complete anger management. Unable to reach Maureen, Terry visits Conor at military school. A surprise visit from Frank Barnes threatens to sink Mickey back into a life of violence. Bunchy happens upon the business opportunity of a lifetime to provide for Teresa and Maria.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Sean Conway

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  4. Ray Donovan Season 5 Episode 10 - Bob the Builder
    6.4/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Bob the Builder

    S5:E10

    Ray and Terry put their differences aside to try and fix Bunchy's problem once and for all. Meanwhile, Jay asks for a secret meeting with Daryll to decide the future of the movie and their relationship; Bridget's last-ditch effort to save Smitty lands her in an unexpected place; and in the wake of a tragedy, Ray turns on Sam - consequences be damned.

    Director:Stephen Williams
    Writer:Chad Feehan

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  5. Ray Donovan Season 6 Episode 6 - A Girl Named Maria
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #5 - A Girl Named Maria

    S6:E6

    A masked intruder with ties to the mayor makes a threat on Sam’s life. In looking for answers, Ray uncovers more than he bargained for. Now he’s got a target on his back and a friend whom he doesn’t know if he can trust. Searching for their ticket out of the country, Mickey and Bunchy board the Hampton Jitney. Bridget babysits her baby cousin, as Terry can’t stay away from his chance to fight again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ray Donovan Season 4 Episode 1 - Girl With Guitar
    6.5/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Girl With Guitar

    S4:E1

    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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  7. Ray Donovan Season 4 Episode 5 - Get Even Before Leavin'
    6.5/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Get Even Before Leavin'

    S4:E5

    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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  8. Ray Donovan Season 4 Episode 10 - Lake Hollywood
    6.5/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Lake Hollywood

    S4:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Ray Donovan Season 5 Episode 9 - Mister Lucky
    6.5/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Mister Lucky

    S5:E9

    Natalie's fame puts Ray's career in jeopardy when, for the first time ever, he becomes the story. Mickey and Daryll celebrate getting the greenlight on their movie. Terry prepares to leave the Fite Club behind for good. Bunchy gets in over his head; Bridget takes Smitty's problem into her own hands; and Ray hunts down the source of Sam's problems.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Sean Conway

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  10. Ray Donovan Season 4 Episode 11 - Chinese Algebra
    6.7/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Chinese Algebra

    S4:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Ray Donovan Season 1 Episode 1 - The Bag or the Bat
    6.8/10(37 votes)

    #11 - The Bag or the Bat

    S1:E1

    Ray Donovan is the man called in to solve the most difficult problems for LA's rich and powerful. The only problems he can't fix are those involving his damaged South Boston family. Ray's life is thrown into turmoil when his father Mickey unexpectedly gets out of prison five years early and arrives in LA, vowing to take revenge on Ray for framing him.

    Director:Allen Coulter
    Writer:Ann Biderman

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  12. Ray Donovan Season 4 Episode 4 - Federal Boobie Inspector
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Federal Boobie Inspector

    S4:E4

    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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  13. Ray Donovan Season 1 Episode 4 - Black Cadillac
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #13 - Black Cadillac

    S1:E4

    Ray, Abby and the kids visit Bel Air Academy, hoping Bridget will get into the prestigious school, but the day is interrupted when Ray has to take care of a case at a Beverly Hills hotel. Mickey, Bunchy and Daryll drive out to Palm Springs to visit Mickey's ex-girlfriend, Claudette.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:David Hollander

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  14. Ray Donovan Season 2 Episode 5 - Irish Spring
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Irish Spring

    S2:E5

    Ray gets compromising information on Cochran, who is interrogating Mickey. Meanwhile, Abby tries to have fun with her prospective Trousdale neighbors and gets closer to Jim, her cop friend; Marvin gives Bridget an earring and takes her to a party; and Ray brings Conor to apologize to Alex.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Ron Nyswaner

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  15. Ray Donovan Season 4 Episode 8 - The Texan
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #15 - The Texan

    S4:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Ray Donovan Season 2 Episode 2 - Uber Ray
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #16 - Uber Ray

    S2:E2

    Ray forces Mickey to return to LA. A reporter investigates Sully's death.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Ann Biderman, David Hollander

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  17. Ray Donovan Season 3 Episode 5 - Handshake Deal
    7.1/10(16 votes)

    #17 - Handshake Deal

    S3:E5

    Ray's new mission drives a wedge between Finney and Paige.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Ray Donovan Season 3 Episode 8 - Tulip
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Tulip

    S3:E8

    Romero appears at the Fite Club, challenging Ray to repent for his sins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Ray Donovan Season 4 Episode 2 - Marisol
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #19 - Marisol

    S4:E2

    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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  20. Ray Donovan Season 1 Episode 5 - The Golem
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    #20 - The Golem

    S1:E5

    Ezra has an accident. Terry and Frances grow closer. Bunchy receives his settlement check. Mickey visits Ezra to talk about the past. Ray and Avi learn some very unsettling news.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Sean Conway

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  21. Ray Donovan Season 2 Episode 3 - Gem and Loan
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #21 - Gem and Loan

    S2:E3

    Ray and Abby face a hurdle to getting Bridget into her dream school.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Michael Tolkin

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  22. Ray Donovan Season 2 Episode 4 - S U C K
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #22 - S U C K

    S2:E4

    Kate's investigation zeroes in on Mickey. Meanwhile, Tiny, a former member of Sully's gang, jeopardizes Cochran's career, and Ray tries to get Tiny safely out of the country. Mickey begins working at a Mexican restaurant; Abby meets a new friend at a gun range; and Bunchy encounters a potential new love interest.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writer:David Hollander

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  23. Ray Donovan Season 5 Episode 6 - Shelley Duvall
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Shelley Duvall

    S5:E6

    Abby makes a shocking decision that reverberates throughout the family. Ray runs interference for Natalie, while Sam shows him the lengths she'll go to protect her empire. In his attempt to free Bunchy, Mickey finds himself caught in the middle of someone else's war. Terry visits with Bridget and discovers a truth that shakes him to his core.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Miki Johnson, David Sonnenborn

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  24. Ray Donovan Season 1 Episode 6 - Housewarming
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #24 - Housewarming

    S1:E6

    Ray tries to shut down Van Miller's investigation by creating an incriminating video. Ezra is prepped for surgery, but he wanders off. Bunchy moves into his new house, but the housewarming party gets out of control. Ray finds out that Mickey put his kids in danger and goes after him.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Brett Johnson

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  25. Ray Donovan Season 2 Episode 6 - Viagra
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #25 - Viagra

    S2:E6

    Ray seeks help in taking down Cochran. Mickey hopes for a big payday.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Brett Johnson

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Las Vegas" is the worst rated episode of "Ray Donovan". It scored 5.9/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/13/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Shabbos Goy".