Ray Donovan is a professional "fixer" in Los Angeles, hired by the wealthy and famous to make their problems disappear. This season, Ray grapples with the devastating loss of his wife, Abby, who dies after a battle with cancer. He also navigates complex relationships with his family, including his brother Terry, who is getting married, and his children, Bridget and Conor.

The central conflict revolves around Ray's grief and his attempts to manage the fallout from Abby's death, including a shocking revelation that he cheated on her while she was dying. Ray becomes entangled with actress Natalie James, who claims her husband attacked her, only for the situation to escalate with Natalie's husband surviving and stabbing Ray. Further complications arise with Vicky dying in a car crash and Bunchy being arrested. The season culminates with Abby peacefully dying at home, followed by Ray's violent outburst and arrest, Natalie being murdered in his apartment, and Mickey vowing revenge after being traded to the FBI.

Season 5 of Ray Donovan covers episodes 1-12. Here's everything that happened:

Season 5, Episode 1: Abby - Ray attends anger management after a bar fight stemming from a family tragedy. The Donovans prepare for Terry's wedding while Bridget seeks someone from her past in New York. Flashbacks reveal Abby's death but not the exact cause. The episode concludes with Ray alone in their bedroom, grieving. He is also starting to work with Sam Winslow.

Season 5, Episode 2: Las Vegas - The episode flashes back to Ray and Abby's anniversary in Las Vegas, where Terry's antics lead them to a brothel to retrieve his mother's ring. Abby assists Ray in conning a prostitute to get the ring back. In the present, Ray helps actress Natalie James, whose nude photos were leaked by her husband. At Terry's wedding reception, a brawl erupts. The episode concludes with Natalie arriving at Ray's door, confessing she shot her husband. Also, Abby has a seizure in Vegas.

Season 5, Episode 3: Dogwalker - Ray cleans up Natalie's mess after she claims to have shot her husband, Rob. However, Rob is alive and stabs Ray. Ray subdues him and enlists Lena's help. Terry's marriage crumbles, and Conor decides to join the military. The episode concludes with a flashback revealing Ray cheated on Abby with Natalie while Abby was dying.

Season 5, Episode 4: Sold - Ray prepares to sell his house, flashing back to Abby's cancer struggles. Mickey helps Daryll's client cover up the accidental beheading of his sensei. Bunchy's attempt to buy a storage facility is thwarted when robbers steal his money. Bridget reveals Ray's past to Smitty. The episode concludes with the family at Abby's bar.

Season 5, Episode 5: Shabbos Goy - Ray attends therapy and learns Natalie is pregnant with Doug's child. Mickey is pressured by Frank to kill Avi, but can't bring himself to do it. Instead, Mickey gives Bunchy money he got from Avi, but Frank arrests Bunchy. Vicky dies in a car crash.

Season 5, Episode 6: Shelley Duvall - The episode reveals Abby's decision to stop treatment, devastating her family. Ray flashes back to a desert trip with Abby, culminating in a poignant ice-skating scene. Mickey's attempt to free Bunchy backfires. Sam Winslow demonstrates her ruthlessness by having Tom killed. Terry learns the truth about Smitty's medical trial, shaking him. The episode concludes with a somber reflection on Abby's choice and its impact.

Season 5, Episode 7: If I Should Fall from Grace with God - Ray makes a deal with Frank Barnes: Avi's life for Bunchy's freedom and Mickey's arrest. Ray stages Avi's "murder" with Lena's help, sending him away. However, Daryll unexpectedly kills Frank as he's about to arrest Mickey. Terry confesses to Ray that he helped Abby end her life.

Season 5, Episode 8: Horses - Abby decides to end her life, enlisting Terry and Bridget's help. Ray, in New York, attempts to disqualify Smitty from the trial by infecting him with meningitis. Abby peacefully dies at home. Ray returns to find her gone and, in a fit of rage, attacks his family, leading to his arrest.

Season 5, Episode 9: Mister Lucky - Ray deals with the fallout from Terry's confession and Sam Winslow's missing blackmail box. Bunchy's money quest leads to Dimebag's death. Ray finds himself in the public eye due to Natalie's fame. The episode concludes with Ray discovering Natalie murdered in his apartment.

Season 5, Episode 10: Bob the Builder - Following Natalie James's murder in his apartment, Ray is questioned by police and implicates Doug Landry. Bunchy is shot, and Terry saves his life by killing the shooter. Bridget is arrested after pulling a gun on a doctor. Sam asks Ray to kill Doug, but Ray refuses. The episode concludes with Ray at the boxing club.

Season 5, Episode 11: Michael - After Bridget is arrested, Ray seeks Frank Barnes' help but learns of his demise. Daryll confesses to the murder, leading Ray to trade Mickey to the FBI for Bridget's release. Terry deals with Damon's father in New York, while Teresa confesses infidelity to Bunchy. Bridget confronts Ray about his affair and leaves to care for Smitty. Mickey vows revenge on Ray after his arrest.

Season 5, Episode 12: Time Takes a Cigarette - Ray arranges an illicit surgery in New York to save Smitty, requiring him to commit a brutal act for Sam. Mickey attempts to evade jail by implicating Ray in Frank Barnes' murder. Daryll's loyalty is tested, leading him to testify against Mickey. Ray, haunted by Abby, seemingly falls from a building.