Ray Donovan season 7 episode 5 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Ray confronts his past and present struggles, from a tense morning with a lover to a therapy session revealing his relationship fears. Mickey, determined to uncover truths about a historic heist, resorts to violence, extracting a crucial confession. Meanwhile, Terry battles with his Parkinson 's, discarding his medication in isolation. Bunchy faces a moral and professional crisis at work, leading to his dismissal. The episode culminates with Ray receiving a significant financial gift for a personal cause and an emotional evening rendezvous, set to a haunting Irish lullaby.

Full Episode S07E05 Recap

### Opening Sequence - **Dark music plays** as a series of flashbacks show pivotal moments: - **Police confrontation**: Officers demand to see hands, amidst chaos and sirens. - **Financial discussion**: Mention of a $9 million deal and a father's involvement. - **Violent altercation**: Two characters engage in a physical fight. - **Claudette's Revelation**: She has information about Mickey Donovan. - **Morning After**: A couple has a tense morning, discussing intimacy and leaving. ### Meeting with Jim Sullivan - **Jim Sullivan's Introduction**: He reminisces about the past with Ray, mentioning Ray's father and his own success. - **Ray's Current Situation**: Jim learns about Ray's break with the mayor and offers payment for assurances, which Ray declines. ### Mickey's Confrontation and Interrogation - Mickey interrogates someone about a past heist, resulting in a violent exchange. - The suspect, Doyle, reveals Jimmy Sullivan's involvement under duress. - **Mickey's Identity**: Mickey insists he is dead to the outside world. ### Ray and Therapist - **Therapy Session**: Ray discusses a new woman in his life and his struggles with relationships. - **Therapist's Parkinson's**: The therapist addresses his condition and future plans. ### Mickey and Daryll's Quest - Mickey and Daryll continue their investigation, leading to a violent confrontation and an old man's revelation about the heist. ### Terry's Struggle - **Terry's Isolation**: Terry, dealing with Parkinson's, has been bedridden and disregarded his medication. - **Ray's Concern**: Ray insists Terry take care of himself. ### Bunchy's Workplace Conflict - **Workplace Dispute**: Bunchy is fired for not adhering to company policy during a robbery. - **Bunchy's Frustration**: He expresses anger over the situation. ### Ray's Car Retrieval and Confrontation - **Impound Lot**: Ray deals with uncooperative staff to retrieve his car. - **Violent Resolution**: Ray resorts to violence to expedite the process. ### O'Malley's Final Moments - Mickey and Daryll use extreme measures to extract information from O'Malley. - **O'Malley's Confession**: He reveals the existence of incriminating tapes against Jimmy Sullivan. ### Donovan Brothers' Moments - **Roller Coaster Ride**: Terry and Ray share a bonding moment, reminiscing about their past and family. - **Terry's Wish**: Terry expresses his desire to not live as a "vegetable." ### Final Scenes - **Unexpected Donation**: Bunchy receives a large sum of money for his son's treatment. - **O'Malley's Death Reported**: News breaks about O'Malley's kidnapping and murder. - **Ray's Emotional Evening**: Ray meets with the woman he discussed in therapy, as "Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral" plays, ending the episode on a poignant note.