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Ray Donovan: Season 4

12 episodes Premiered Jun 26, 2016 Updated Oct 8, 2026

In the fourth season of Ray Donovan, the titular fixer attempts to reconcile with his family and the church following his confession to Father Romero. His pursuit of redemption is complicated by his involvement with professional boxer Hector Campos and Hector's volatile sister, Marisol, who possess a dangerous secret. Ray also becomes entangled with Sonia Kovitzky, a wealthy art connoisseur who seeks to manipulate hi

Previously on Ray Donovan

Season 4 Lore Primer

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

  • ⚡ Ray Donovan works as a professional fixer for the wealthy and famous in Los Angeles.
  • ⚡ The Donovan family has a history of complex dynamics involving Ray's father, Mickey, and his brothers, Terry, Bunchy, and Daryll.
  • ⚡ Ray has a history of involvement with organized crime figures, including the Armenian Mafia.
  • ⚡ The series explores the ongoing tension between Ray's professional duties and his efforts to maintain his family life.
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Season overview

In the fourth season of Ray Donovan, the titular fixer attempts to reconcile with his family and the church following his confession to Father Romero. His pursuit of redemption is complicated by his involvement with professional boxer Hector Campos and Hector's volatile sister, Marisol, who possess a dangerous secret. Ray also becomes entangled with Sonia Kovitzky, a wealthy art connoisseur who seeks to manipulate him for her own agenda, all while dealing with the aftermath of a shootout with the Armenian Mafia. Elsewhere, Mickey Donovan is on the run in Nevada, where he plots to exploit a local casino owner named Little Bill Primm. Within the family, Bunchy and Teresa navigate the challenges of their marriage while anticipating the birth of their first child. Terry Donovan focuses on the Fite Club, recruiting Daryll to assist in training a new fighter. The season also explores personal crises, as Abby Donovan receives medical news that causes her to reevaluate her life, while Bridget offers support and Conor begins to act with increasing independence. These intersecting narratives place significant strain on the Donovan family as they face new professional and personal threats.

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Season 4 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 4: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S4·E1 Mytharc

Girl with Guitar

Jun 26, 2016 · 58 min

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

S4·E2 Core

Marisol

Jul 3, 2016 · 53 min

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 less

S4·E3 Core

Little Bill Primm's Big Green Horseshoe

Jul 10, 2016 · 55 min

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 t

S4·E4 Core

Federal Boobie Inspector

Jul 17, 2016 · 57 min

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 fea

S4·E5 Core

Get Even Before Leavin'

Jul 24, 2016 · 49 min

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 Bridge

S4·E6 Core

Fish and Bird

Jul 31, 2016 · 58 min

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

S4·E7 Core

Norman Saves the World

Aug 7, 2016 · 54 min

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 scan

S4·E8 Core

The Texan

Aug 14, 2016 · 56 min

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

S4·E9 Core

Goodbye Beautiful

Aug 21, 2016 · 47 min

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

S4·E10 Core

Lake Hollywood

Aug 28, 2016 · 51 min

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

S4·E11 Mytharc

Chinese Algebra

Sep 11, 2016 · 48 min

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

S4·E12 Mytharc

Rattus Rattus

Sep 18, 2016 · 63 min

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

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