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Season 5 – Ray Donovan

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Ray Donovan is a "fixer" for Hollywood's elite. He is the go-to guy that the city's celebrities, athletes and business moguls call to make their problems disappear. It's a much more lucrative job than his previous work as a ruthless South Boston thug, vaulting him within reach of the truly wealthy and powerful. But no amount of money or the expensive things it can buy can completely mask Ray's past, a past that continues to haunt him with troubled brothers always calling and his father's recent release from 20 years spent in prison. Now a free man, Ray's father, Mickey, arrives in Los Angeles to get what he feels is rightfully his. Mickey's desire to reconnect and settle old scores with his family -- including Ray's wife and kids, who have never met the family's patriarch and are anxious to get to know him -- threatens to destroy everything Ray has built for himself.
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Brian Tallerico New York Magazine/Vulture Sep 18, 2017
4/5
It's a risky choice, but the risk looks like it could pay off as this is the most promising season premiere of Ray Donovan since the series began. Go to Full Review Kyle Fowle Entertainment Weekly Aug 29, 2017
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As the season rolls on, the answers will come, but for now we'll have to settle for the lack of clarity. Just when you think you're out, Ray Donovan pulls you right back in. Go to Full Review Bill Brioux Calgary Senior Aug 15, 2017
3/4
Look for dad Mickey (Jon Voight) to provide his usual complications. Go to Full Review Ken Tucker Yahoo! TV Aug 9, 2017
C. Thomas Howell was, at first, unrecognizable to me as Ray's court-appointed therapist, but behind that beard, he does excellent work. Go to Full Review Paul Dailly TV Fanatic Aug 8, 2017
4.5/5
I was dreading the return of the show, but somehow, it's back to being a show I look forward to on a weekly basis. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ray W @RT67891249 Jan 8, 2025 Season 5 was sooooo bad. Must be new writers that didn’t have a clue how to write. Boring, repetitive, annoying completely out of character. Had to fast forward through it See more TIM M @tm11999 Jan 17, 2023 watch and learn. these people should be put into "the camps" and at some point used for fuel. See more Dalene J @RT14069226 Oct 14, 2021 I think Paula Malcomson must have been relieved to play a less course and vulgar woman than the role of Abby. She was as much a street thug as Mickey. The show is like watching a moral train wreck, just when you think there's nothing left to betray, turns out there is. See more May 18, 2021 Usually tv shows restrict their flashbacks to one episode per season. Season five took a risk, dragging the audience through flashbacks until you are as out of time as Dr. Strange. If you make it to episode 4, it is recommended you fast forward through the flashbacks, as the primary storyline is very well executed. See more Apr 20, 2021 Prob the worst season of the whole show a bit too much of seeing abby and very repetitive. See more Feb 13, 2021 Loved the show and really got into it. Season 5 got kind of old for me though. The same repetitive story of Ray getting into and out of shit while being a real shit bag. The death of Abby was tough and I did like how they strung it out. Other than that it was the same old story, doing stupid shit and getting into trouble then doing more stupid shit to get out of trouble. Meet some wealthy old dude or broad and have to work for them. It worked for 4 seasons and just got a little old to me. That being said I still loved the show See more Read all reviews
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Ann Biderman

Creator

Liev Schreiber

Ray Donovan

Jon Voight

Mickey Donovan

Eddie Marsan

Terry Donovan

Dash Mihok

Bunchy Donovan

Paula Malcomson

Abby Donovan

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 6, 2017 Abby Ray begins court-ordered anger management after a bar fight; Mickey, Bunchy and Daryll prepare for a wedding; Bridget looks up an acquaintance in New York; Conor adjusts to military school; a new employer comes into Ray's life. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 13, 2017 Las Vegas A flashback of Ray and Abby's 21st anniversary in Las Vegas; a movie star hires Ray to protect her from an abusive husband; tensions flare between the Donovans and the Dohertys. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 20, 2017 Dogwalker Ray cleans up Natalie's mess, but struggles to reconnect with his family; Terry visits Conor at military school; a visit from Frank Barnes threatens to draw Mickey back into a life of violence; Bunchy gets an opportunity of a lifetime. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 27, 2017 Sold Mickey is pulled into a fix for a movie star client; Abby starts construction on the new bar; Ray tries to find a solution; Terry tries to win back Maureen; Bunchy's quest for financial independence goes off-track. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 10, 2017 Shabbos Guy Ray's therapy is at odds with Sam's power struggle; Mickey seeks out an old friend of the Donovan's; Terry takes Damon to New York to train; Bunchy is confronted by the past; Bridget tries to reconcile with Smitty. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 17, 2017 Shelley Duvall Abby makes a decision that impacts the family; Ray runs interference for Natalie; Mickey finds himself caught in a war; Terry visits with Bridget. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 24, 2017 If I Should Fall From Grace With God For Bunchy's sake, Ray is forced to step in and save Mickey from himself; Terry returns to L.A. with a devastating confession; Daryll and Mickey butt heads over the direction of their movie; Bunchy helps out a fellow inmate. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 1, 2017 Horses A medical trial sends Ray on a dark mission in New York; Abby turns to Terry and Bridget for help making an important decision. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 8, 2017 Mister Lucky Ray's career is jeopardized by Natalie's fame; Mickey and Daryll get the greenlight on their movie; Terry prepares to leave the Fite Club behind; Bunchy gets in over his head; Bridget takes on Smitty's problem. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 15, 2017 Bob the Builder Ray and Terry work together to fix Bunchy's problem; Jay asks for a meeting with Daryll; Ray turns on Sam. Details Episode 11 Aired Oct 22, 2017 Michael Ray searches for Frank Barnes in order to get Bridget out of jail; Terry deals with the return of Damon's father; Teresa makes a confession to Bunchy. Details Episode 12 Aired Oct 29, 2017 Time Takes a Cigarette Ray tries to arrange a surgery that will save Smitty, and Sam agrees to help with conditions; Daryll struggles with his loyalties; Mickey turns the tables on Ray. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Ann Biderman
Executive Producer
Ann Biderman, Mark Gordon, Bryan Zuriff, David Hollander
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 6, 2017
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