Ray Donovan Season 1 Episode 6
Ray Donovan
Season 1

Ep 6. Housewarming

  • TVMA
  • August 4, 2013
  • 51 min
  • 8.2  (1,253)

The Showtime series Ray Donovan follows the titular character, a "fixer" for the rich and famous in Los Angeles who must balance his chaotic personal life with his demanding job. In season 1 episode 6, titled "Housewarming," Ray (played by Liev Schreiber) faces new challenges as he prepares for a move into a new house with his family.

The episode opens with Ray and his wife Abby (Paula Malcomson) touring their new home, a sprawling mansion with a pool and a tennis court. The scenes are intercut with flashbacks to Ray's childhood, showing glimpses of his abusive father and his troubled relationship with his siblings. It's clear that the move represents a new chapter in his life, and he's both excited and apprehensive about it.

Meanwhile, Ray's assistant Lena (Katherine Moennig) is tasked with following up on a lead for a potential new client, a famous singer named Marvin Gaye Washington (Malcolm-Jamal Warner). Marvin is in L.A. for a concert and needs Ray's help to smooth out some legal issues with his record label. Lena meets with Marvin and his manager, and it's clear that the singer is both talented and troubled. He's also a fan of Abby's cooking, which puts Lena in an awkward position when Abby invites the couple to their housewarming party.

As the party gets underway, we see the Donovan family interacting with their friends and neighbors. Ray's brothers Terry (Eddie Marsan) and Bunchy (Dash Mihok) are there, as is their father Mickey (Jon Voight), who recently got out of prison and is trying to make amends with his estranged family. Abby's friend Paige (Katie Holmes) is also in attendance, and there are hints of a romantic spark between her and Ray.

Things start to go awry when Marvin shows up to the party uninvited, clearly high and agitated. He starts a fight with one of Ray's friends and tries to hit on Abby, which leads to a tense confrontation between Ray and Marvin. Ray tries to diffuse the situation, but it's clear that Marvin is unstable and unpredictable.

As the party winds down, we see Ray and Abby in bed together, discussing their future in their new home. It's a rare moment of intimacy and vulnerability for the couple, and it's clear that they're both looking for a fresh start. It's also clear that there are major obstacles in their path, both personal and professional.

Overall, "Housewarming" is a solid episode that deepens our understanding of Ray's character and the complex world he's navigating. The Marvin Gaye storyline adds a welcome layer of intrigue and suspense, and the party scenes provide some levity and humor. The flashbacks to Ray's childhood are effective, if a bit heavy-handed, and the scenes between Liev Schreiber and Jon Voight continue to be a highlight of the series. There are some loose threads and unanswered questions, but that's par for the course in a show as dense and sprawling as Ray Donovan. Fans of the series will surely enjoy this episode and look forward to what's next for Ray and his dysfunctional family.

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  • First Aired
    August 4, 2013
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Runtime
    51 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (1,253)