Ray Donovan, a fixer who cleans up powerful people's messes, finds himself in New York after a suicide attempt. He gets involved with mayoral candidate Anita Novak, who is in deep trouble after a scandalous encounter. Ray's father, Mickey, and brother, Bunchy, are also causing chaos, attempting to kidnap Ray's granddaughter and extorting money.

The season's central conflict revolves around Ray navigating the dangerous New York political landscape while trying to manage his dysfunctional family. He becomes entangled in Anita's campaign, covering up her crimes and manipulating events to her advantage. Meanwhile, Mickey and Bunchy's schemes escalate, leading to violence and betrayal within the Donovan family. A major turning point occurs when Anita murders her blackmailer, and Ray frames someone else for the crime, resulting in Fetu's death. Later, Justine, a key figure in Anita's life, is made to appear to commit suicide.

The season concludes with Ray dealing with the fallout of his actions. After a brutal confrontation, Mac, a cop who helped Ray, commits suicide. Ray also settles scores, with Lena killing Vinny and Sam Winslow found dead by hanging. The Donovan family, battered but intact, reunites, and Ray finally seeks therapy.

Season 6 of Ray Donovan covers episodes 1-12. Here's everything that happened:

Season 6, Episode 1: Staten Island, Part One - Ray is rescued from the East River by cop Mac after a suicide attempt. Ray, now in Staten Island, is bailed out by Sam Winslow and decides to stay in New York. He helps Mac and gets involved with mayoral candidate Anita Novak, who is in trouble after a hookup gone wrong. The episode ends with Anita standing over a dead body. Mickey, in prison, fakes a heart attack.

Season 6, Episode 2: Staten Island, Part Two - Ray covers up Anita Novak's murder of her blackmailer by framing Fetu, Mac's tormentor, leading to Fetu's death. Bunchy breaks Mickey out of the hospital after his heart attack by assaulting a guard. Bridget gets engaged to Smitty. The episode concludes with Daryll and Conor arriving at the hospital to find Mickey and Bunchy gone.

Season 6, Episode 3: He Be Tight. He Be Mean - Ray helps Anita Novak by blackmailing a debate moderator and setting up her opponent with false claims. Mickey and Bunchy kidnap baby Maria and stay with Aunt Sandy. Mickey pistol-whips Daryll and Jay on the set of Mister Lucky. Mickey then calls Ray, seemingly ready to confront him.

Season 6, Episode 4: Pudge - Mickey kidnaps Jay White, demanding $3 million and passports. Ray procures the ransom from Sam Winslow. Bunchy delivers the money, choosing Mickey over Ray. Terry wins an underground fight. Sandy steals the ransom money, leaving Mickey and Bunchy empty-handed. The episode concludes with Sandy driving off with the stolen money.

Season 6, Episode 5: Ellis Island - Ray attempts to bond with Conor before his Marine deployment, taking him to Ellis Island, though Conor would rather spend time with Bridget and Smitty. Ray and Sam orchestrate a fake assault on Justine, making Anita appear heroic and boosting her poll numbers. Mickey plans to rob a bus. The episode concludes with Ray and Anita engaging in rough sex.

Season 6, Episode 6: A Girl Named Maria - A masked intruder, connected to the mayor, threatens Sam's life, leading Ray to investigate. Mickey and Bunchy attempt to rob a bus, but the robbery goes awry. Terry, needing money, participates in an illegal fight and breaks his opponent's arm. Bunchy's baby mama Teresa returns and leaves with Maria. Ray is arrested by corrupt cops.

Season 6, Episode 7: The 1–3–2 - Ray is coerced into sabotaging Anita Novak's mayoral campaign to protect Mac. He forces Justine to recant her story, damaging Novak's reputation. Bunchy, Terry, and Daryll travel to Boston. Mickey, paranoid after seeing his face in the newspaper, flees the train station after assaulting a cop. Drunk, Ray is knocked unconscious by an unknown assailant.

Season 6, Episode 8: Who Once Was Dead - Ray tries to appease Sam, but she orchestrates Justine's apparent suicide. Bridget severs ties with Ray, leading to his mental breakdown and hospitalization. Terry's Parkinson's returns after a brutal fight. Ray ends up strapped to a bed in a psychiatric hospital.

Season 6, Episode 9: Dream On - Ray, in a psychiatric facility after his suicide attempt, manipulates Bridget to contact Mac for an early release. He then rats out Emerson Lake to Mayor Ferrati, recording Ferrati ordering a hit on a judge. However, Radulovic spots Emerson, realizing Ray's deception. The episode concludes with Ray getting brutally beaten and Mickey waiting for him with a gun. Meanwhile, Bunchy fights in Terry's place. Lena reveals Ray's suicide attempt to Bridget.

Season 6, Episode 10: Baby - Ray escapes corrupt cops and gives Sam Winslow the recording of Mayor Ferrati. Bridget is kidnapped by Mac, leading Ray and Mickey to unite. They capture a cop for information, but Mac flees with Bridget. Ray finds her necklace, and Bunchy is arrested.

Season 6, Episode 11: Never Gonna Give You Up - Ray searches for Bridget, leading to a violent confrontation where he unloads on Radulovic. Mac, burdened by guilt, leads Ray to Bridget. Mac commits suicide after freeing Bridget. Terry offers Mickey to the FBI in exchange for a lighter sentence for Bunchy. The episode concludes with Ray and Bridget leaving, and the blaring horn of Mac's car.

Season 6, Episode 12: The Dead - The Donovans clean up the mess from the previous episode, disposing of bodies at Aunt Sandy's. Ray settles scores: Lena avenges Justine by killing Vinny, and Ray manipulates Ferrati and Novak. Sam Winslow is found dead by hanging. The family reunites, and Ray makes a therapy appointment.