Ep 11. Bucky F**kin' Dent

Ray Donovan is a Showtime original series that follows the life of Ray Donovan, a professional "fixer" for the rich and famous in Los Angeles. In season 1 episode 11, titled "Bucky F**kin' Dent," Ray is faced with some tough decisions regarding his family, including his daughter Bridget and his father Mickey.

The episode begins with Ray visiting his ex-wife Abby in the hospital. She has been in a car accident and is in critical condition. Ray is distraught but tries to pull himself together when he receives a call from his brother Terry, who needs his help dealing with a problem at his gym. Ray arrives at the gym to find out that a fighter named Hector has been accused of assaulting a woman and is now being sued for millions of dollars. Ray agrees to help Terry and Hector and sets out to investigate the incident.

Meanwhile, Ray's daughter Bridget is having problems of her own. She contacts her uncle Terry and asks him for some advice on how to deal with a boy who has been stalking her at school. Terry advises Bridget to fight back and gives her some self-defense tips. Bridget takes Terry's advice to heart and confronts the boy at school, successfully scaring him off.

As Ray continues to investigate Hector's case, he runs into some trouble with his father Mickey. Mickey has been released from prison and is staying with Ray's family, much to Ray's dismay. Mickey is bored and wants to get involved in a scheme that will make him some money. Ray is reluctant to involve his father but finally agrees to help him with a heist. However, things quickly go awry and Ray is forced to improvise in order to salvage the situation.

In the end, Ray is able to help Hector clear his name and win his fight. Bridget is able to stand up for herself and overcome her stalker at school. Mickey is able to pull off his heist, although not without consequences. And Abby's condition improves, giving Ray some hope for the future.

Overall, season 1 episode 11 of Ray Donovan is a tense and action-packed episode that showcases the complex relationships between the characters. Ray is forced to balance his responsibilities to his family and his clients, while also dealing with his own emotional turmoil. The episode is well-written and well-acted, with strong performances from Liev Schreiber, Jon Voight, and the rest of the cast. Fans of the show will not be disappointed by this episode, which sets the stage for an exciting season finale.