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Ray Donovan: Season 6

12 episodes Premiered Oct 28, 2018 Updated Oct 8, 2026

In the sixth season of Ray Donovan, the narrative shifts to New York City as the title character attempts to reconstruct his personal and professional life. Following a near-fatal incident where he is rescued from the East River, Ray is introduced to a police officer named Mac. This connection facilitates Ray's entry into the Staten Island Police Department, a group characterized by a strong sense of fraternity. As R

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Season 6 Lore Primer

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

  • ⚡ Ray Donovan is a professional fixer who manages the problems of elite power players.
  • ⚡ The series explores the impact of Ray's father being released from prison on the Donovan family.
  • ⚡ The show originated as a drama centered on Ray's work in Los Angeles before the move to New York.
  • ⚡ The series features an ensemble cast including Liev Schreiber, Jon Voight, Eddie Marsan, Dash Mihok, and Pooch Hall.
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Season overview

In the sixth season of Ray Donovan, the narrative shifts to New York City as the title character attempts to reconstruct his personal and professional life. Following a near-fatal incident where he is rescued from the East River, Ray is introduced to a police officer named Mac. This connection facilitates Ray's entry into the Staten Island Police Department, a group characterized by a strong sense of fraternity. As Ray navigates this new environment, he becomes exposed to the internal dynamics of the department, including issues of corruption. Simultaneously, Ray resumes his professional duties for media mogul Sam Winslow. Sam has entered into a strategic partnership with Anita Novak, a candidate running for mayor of New York City. This professional alliance creates a direct conflict for Ray, as his obligations to Sam and the mayoral campaign place him at odds with his new associates within the Staten Island police force. The season explores Ray's efforts to balance these competing loyalties while operating within the complex landscape of New York power structures.

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Season 6 Episodes

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S6·E1 Mytharc

Staten Island (1)

Oct 28, 2018 · 58 min

Ray is pulled from the East River by Police Officer Sean “Mac” McGrath. Taken over the bridge to Staten Island, Ray finds a chance at a new life, but it is interrupted when Sam Win

S6·E2 Core

Staten Island (2)

Nov 4, 2018 · 53 min

No matter how much he wants it to go away, Ray isn’t done cleaning up the fallout from his jump. People are asking questions, and there’s a witness willing to give answers that cou

S6·E3 Core

He Be Tight. He Be Mean.

Nov 11, 2018 · 52 min

Ray is officially back working for Sam, and with Anita behind in the polls, they have to make a splash at the first mayoral debate. Daryll struggles with his leading man on the set

S6·E4 Core

Pudge

Nov 18, 2018 · 57 min

Mickey kidnaps movie star Jay White, and Ray has to get 3 million dollars from Sam Winslow to get Jay back in one piece. Mickey and Bunchy plot a future for themselves. Mac finds h

S6·E5 Core

Ellis Island

Nov 25, 2018 · 55 min

Hoping to make up for lost time, Ray plans a day with Conor in New York before he ships out overseas with the Marines. Sam and Ray put together a fix to give Anita a bump in popula

S6·E6 Core

A Girl Named Maria

Dec 2, 2018 · 49 min

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 frie

S6·E7 Core

The 1-3-2

Dec 9, 2018 · 56 min

With Ray’s work on Anita’s campaign getting in his way, Mac lays all of his cards on the table. Knowing what his friend is facing, Ray must choose where his loyalty lies. Terry and

S6·E8 Core

Who Once Was Dead

Dec 16, 2018 · 51 min

Ray works to make things right with Sam, but she has her own ideas about controlling damage. Bunchy comes back to New York with some missing goods. Terry spends the night with some

S6·E9 Core

Dream On

Dec 23, 2018 · 51 min

Ray struggles to get the help he so desperately needs, causing Bridget to learn some hard truths about her father. Ray makes a move to save both Novak’s campaign and Mac’s life. Mi

S6·E10 Core

Baby

Dec 30, 2018 · 48 min

With Ray on the run, Radulovic and the Staten Island cops take a drastic measure: a move that sends Ray on a warpath. Mickey confronts his son. Sam makes her final move to win the

S6·E11 Mytharc

Never Gonna Give You Up

Jan 6, 2019 · 49 min

It’s all-out war between cops and family, as the Donovans band together to save one of their own. Running out of options, Mac faces a difficult decision.

S6·E12 Mytharc

The Dead

Jan 13, 2019 · 57 min

Ray settles his final scores and revisits the past with his father. The Donovans clean up their mess. Smitty gets a crash course in what it means to be a part of the family. Season

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