Ray Donovan season 3 episode 3 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Ray Donovan's complex life unfolds as he refuses to sell his company to Finney, deals with personal family issues, and navigates the perilous underworld. Mickey, Ray's father, implements a risky business plan involving sex workers and drugs. Meanwhile, Terry, Ray's brother, faces life-threatening dangers in prison due to a fight with an Aryan gang member. Ray's attempts to secure Terry's release involve a failed bribe to Judge Wettick and a consequential deal with Mr. Finney, eventually leading to Terry's release. The episode encapsulates the Donovan family's struggles with crime, loyalty, and survival.

Full Episode S03E03 Recap

### Ray's Dealings - Ray Donovan refuses to sell his company to Finney despite the latter's persistent negotiations. - Special Agent Barnes questions Ray about the murder of Sully Sullivan, implicating Mickey Donovan. ### Mickey's Plans - Mickey devises a scheme involving prostitutes, drugs, and loans to make money. He pitches his business idea to a group of sex workers, offering them cocaine to sell and proposing to manage their clients and advertisements. ### Family Tensions - Abby and Bunch discuss their issues: Bunch's gym facing financial trouble and Abby's request for Bunch to attend dinner, hinting at its importance. - Ray is busy dealing with Troy's affair with a Navy SEAL's wife, and his refusal to accept a bribe for resolving the situation. ### Personal Struggles - Ray returns home late, missing dinner, and has a brief, emotional interaction with his daughter, Bridget, who expresses concern for him. - Bridget faces academic challenges at her new school, feeling the pressure to perform well. ### Terry's Predicament - Terry is in prison isolation after a fight with an Aryan gang member. Ray plans to visit him, indicating the severity of the situation. - Bunchy, seeking funds for a new business venture in Mexican wrestling, is informed about Terry's dangerous situation in prison. ### Mickey's Business Operation - Mickey's business operation with the sex workers begins, with Daryll appointed as their driver and bodyguard. The women seem skeptical but agree to give Mickey's plan a chance for a day. ### Ray's Efforts to Help Terry - Ray seeks Judge Wettick's help for Terry's release, offering a bribe, but the judge adamantly refuses. - Abby, worried about Ray, confronts him about Terry's situation and his well-being. Ray, feeling overwhelmed, dismisses her concerns. ### Mickey's Desperation - Mickey, desperate to help Terry, confronts Judge Wettick at his home, leading to an altercation that accidentally results in the judge's death. - Ray, upon learning of the situation, instructs Mickey to handle the aftermath and implies they are now even for past grievances. ### Ray's Sacrifice for Terry - Ray makes a deal with Mr. Finney to secure Terry's release, reluctantly agreeing to work for Finney in exchange. - The episode ends with Terry being released from prison, and the Donovan family preparing to welcome him home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is trying to buy Ray Donovan's company?

Finney.

What crime is Mickey Donovan implicated in by Special Agent Barnes?

The murder of Sully Sullivan.

What business scheme does Mickey propose?

A scheme involving prostitutes, drugs, and loans.

Why is Terry in prison?

For a fight with an Aryan gang member.

What is the nature of Ray's work involving Troy and a Navy SEAL's wife?

Handling Troy's affair with the Navy SEAL's wife.

Why is Bridget struggling at school?

Due to the academic challenges at her new school.

What role does Daryll play in Mickey's business operation?

He is the driver and bodyguard for the sex workers.

How does Ray try to secure Terry's release from prison?

By offering a bribe to Judge Wettick.

What happens when Mickey confronts Judge Wettick at his home?

An altercation leads to the accidental death of Judge Wettick.

What deal does Ray make with Mr. Finney for Terry's release?

Ray agrees to work for Finney in exchange for Terry's release.

What is the outcome of Terry's situation in prison?

Terry is released from prison.

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