Episode 1
Pilot
Ruth makes a decision that will change her daughter's life forever.
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TV series
Tyler Perry's Ruthless
2020TV-MA6 seasons8.3 / 10
A spinoff of "The Oval," follows Ruth Truesdale as she's forced to play nice with a scandalous religious cult of powerful sex crazed fanatics in the hopes of freeing herself and her daughter.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
A spinoff of "The Oval," follows Ruth Truesdale as she's forced to play nice with a scandalous religious cult of powerful sex crazed fanatics in the hopes of freeing herself and her daughter.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
The Precious Jewel
Brian finds that his new case hits closer to home than he realized.
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Episode 3
The Holy Ground
Tally learns who her true allies are when she shares the truth about the Rakudushiswith Andrew and Ruth.
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Episode 4
Waiting For Tomorrow
Ruth prepares for her new role as an Elder.
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Episode 6
Lost
Ruth begins to enact a plan of escape from the Rakudushis cult. Her plan will prove impossible without forming allies inside the cult. Ruth quickly learns that she is watched at every turn, and the slightest glitch in her behavior could seal her doom.
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Episode 8
Heaven On Earth
The Highest feels the walls closing around him
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Episode 9
To Be Chosen
Ruth begins to enact a plan of escape from the Rakudushis cult. Her plan will prove impossible without forming allies inside the cult. Ruth quickly learns that she is watched at every turn, and the slightest glitch in her behavior could seal her doom.
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Episode 10
The Closer
Ruth begins to enact a plan of escape from the Rakudushis cult. Her plan will prove impossible without forming allies inside the cult. Ruth quickly learns that she is watched at every turn, and the slightest glitch in her behavior could seal her doom.
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Episode 11
The Devil's Brew
Ruth learns what serving as an Elder in the Rakudushis truly means.
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Episode 12
Wicked Acts
Ruth struggles to gain Dikahn's trust as she secretly schemes.
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Episode 13
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Tension grows throughout the Compound after a close call with law enforcement.
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Episode 14
The Restful Sleep
Andrew continues to blur the lines between his reality and his undercover persona. While having a hard time dealing with her tragic past, Lynn may have gone back to her old habits.
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Episode 15
On Assignment
Sacrifices must be made to financially save the Rakudushis Compound and the girls will bear the bulk of that load.
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Episode 16
Quid Pro Quo
Andrew's cover is jeopardized after a series of events.
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Episode 17
Unnatural Acts
Zane is tied up and blindfolded while Dikahn is having sex with Ruth as she beats her. Tally turns on Joan and reveals her secret, which leads to Dikahn ordering Joan to the punishment trailer. Andrew plays the tape he recorded of Sarah and Malcolm having sex for Cynthia. Tally and Ruth meet us to discuss the revelation of Joan being the mole for which they’ve been searching.
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Episode 18
Drinking My Scotch
Cynthia is in disbelief as she has finally caught Malcolm and Sarah in their long-standing affair. Ruth shares troubling news with Oliver about what really happens when the girls leave with Lilo. The Highest and River’s relationship grows as Dikahn’s dislike for River grows. Sheriff Conley reviews security footage and sees that Deputy Poke had sex with Melinda in his office. A few Rakudushis members band together to plan an escape.
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Episode 19
The Purge
Andrew is given the hardest task of his life to prove that he stands with the Raku. Ruth and Tally have their eyes on Andrew while Marva has her eyes on them. With Yancy fixing the bus and Lilo paying the compound a visit, trouble will soon follow.
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Episode 20
The Dark Walkers
The Highest suspects that Dikahn is with someone then finds out who it may be. Lilo disrupts the status quo at the compound in several ways. Ruth plans an escape while Brian sneakily tests Lynn for drugs.
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Episode 21
Two Days
Ruth loses favor with The Highest, River covers for Dikhan, Yancy gives Tally an ultimatum, Clark discovers Oliver’s secret, and Cynthia’s confrontation with Malcolm gets heated.
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Episode 22
Into The Woods
Clark gets in trouble with Marva, Cynthia and Lynn find support in each other, Yancy offers assistance to Tally for a price, and The Highest delivers an ominous message to the Rakudushis.
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Episode 23
Live Bait
Ruth’s obedience is tested, Lilo pressures The Highest to expedite a plan, Brian is concerned about the Rakudushi’s deviation from routine, and Andrew confronts Malcolm and Sarah.
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Episode 24
Out Of Time
finale
Andrew reveals that he must kill Sarah as the Rakudushis are testing his loyalty. He comes up with a plan to stage a fake death with the help of Mack. Lacey reveals to Oliver that she was raped by multiple men. The Highest takes River’s advice and decides to lay with Ruth in which they engage in sexual activity. Oliver takes actions into his own hands as he kills Lilo.
Where to watch Tyler Perry's RuthlessEpisode information updated Jul 23, 2026
More about Tyler Perry's Ruthless
Cast
Melissa L. WilliamsRuth Truesdale
Matt CedeñoThe Highest/Tyron Luckett
Lenny ThomasDikhan
Yvonne Senat JonesTally
Baadja-Lyne OdumsMarva
Blue KimbleAndrew
Colin McCallaRiver
Stevie Baggs Jr.OliverCredits
- Created by
- Tyler Perry
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 107
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BET+United States
Tyler Perry StudiosUnited States
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