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Ray Donovan: Season 3

12 episodes Premiered Jul 12, 2015
Previously on Ray Donovan

Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Ray Donovan Season 2.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season 3 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 3: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (9): Character development & subplots
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S3·E1 Mytharc

The Kalamazoo

Jul 12, 2015

Ray is enlisted by a wealthy family to free their son.

S3·E2 Core

Ding

Jul 19, 2015

Paige Finney calls Ray to protect a quarterback. Lena considers quitting.

S3·E4 Core

Breakfast of Champions

Aug 2, 2015

Ray puts out fires as Paige tries to broker a deal. Abby goes to Boston.

S3·E5 Core

Handshake Deal

Aug 9, 2015

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

S3·E6 Core

Swing Vote

Aug 16, 2015

Ray must ensure Verona's Election Day victory to protect his NFL interests.

S3·E7 Core

All Must Be Loved

Aug 23, 2015

Ray is contacted by Romero. Bunchy joins Mickey against the Minassians.

S3·E8 Core

Tulip

Aug 30, 2015

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

S3·E9 Core

The Octopus

Sep 6, 2015

An attempt to draw Mickey out of hiding jeopardizes Bunchy's wedding.

S3·E10 Core

One Night in Yerevan

Sep 13, 2015

Ray comes up with a fix to help Mickey. Bridget gets into a fight.

S3·E11 Mytharc

Poker

Sep 20, 2015

Mickey pushes his luck by throwing himself a goodbye party.

S3·E12 Mytharc

Exsuscito

Sep 27, 2015

Abby and Terry finally tell Ray the truth about Bridget. Season finale.