Rip Bell is a recurring character in the third season of the FX series Justified. He is recruited by Johnny Crowder to help the Crowder take control of crime in Harlan County. He poses as a customer in Buck Mulligan's bar. When Boyd Crowder comes to extort ownership of the bar from Mulligan he provides back-up and disarms Mulligan's men when they draw their weapons in "Harlan Roulette". Rip is shot and killed by Tanner Dodd and Teddy in "When the Guns Come Out", while he is guarding the living room at Doc Stern's clinic, which was set up by Boyd. Rip Bell is portrayed by co-star Tate Ammons.
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Season 3[]
In "Harlan Roulette" He is recruited by Johnny Crowder to help the Crowder take control of crime in Harlan County. He poses as a customer in Buck Mulligan's bar. When Boyd Crowder comes to extort ownership of the bar from Mulligan he provides back-up and disarms Mulligan's men when they draw their weapons.
In "Thick as Mud", he is seen alongside Jimmy frisking both Doc Stern and Robert Quarles during their meetings with Boyd.
In "When the Guns Come Out", he is shot and killed by Tanner Dodd and Teddy as he is keeping guard in the living room at Doc Stern's clinic.
Relationships[]
- Boyd Crowder: Boss
- Johnny Crowder: Boss, deceased
- Arlo Givens: Criminal associate
- Devil: Criminal associate, deceased
- Jimmy Tolan: Criminal associate, deceased
- Buck Mulligan: Extortion victim
- Shitkicker: Rival thug
- Doc Stern: Associate, deceased
- Tanner Dodd: Murderer, deceaased
- Teddy: Murderer
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Appearances[]
| Season three appearances | ||||
| The Gunfighter | Cut Ties | Harlan Roulette | The Devil You Know | Thick as Mud |
| When the Guns Come Out | The Man Behind The Curtain | Watching the Detectives | Loose Ends | Guy Walks Into a Bar |
| Measures | Coalition | Slaughterhouse | ||