Episode 1
The Calming
41m
Oliver's escape attempt hits a snag, Ruth tries to quiet The Highest's wrath, River brings Joan back to her senses, Dikahn seeks Marva's help, and Andrew finds himself in a standoff.
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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.
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Episode 2
Uncharted Territory
40m
Brian tails Sheriff Conley responding to a call, Joan makes a gruesome discovery, Dikahn confronts Ruth about her relationship with The Highest, and Paula and Lacey take desperate measures.
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Episode 3
Prepare the Throne
41m
Paula and Lacey find themselves in a dangerous situation, Ruth works to undermine Marva's authority, The Highest tasks Joan with a new assignment, and Brian gets a shock.
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Episode 4
The Highest to Be
41m
Paula and Lacey face new obstacles, Ruth discovers Marva's culinary secret, and The Highest makes a series of shocking pronouncements.
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Episode 5
Proving Grounds
41m
As pressure mounts for the Rakudushi, The Highest grows paranoid that his subordinates are betraying the cause, while Dikahn begins to catch on to River's financial scheme.
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Episode 6
Punishment and Games
41m
Marva asks to purchase pregnancy tests to keep up with the expecting, but she really wants to keep up with Ruth.
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Episode 7
The Strangers
41m10.0 / 10
Andrew is shocked when fellow undercover agent Malcolm arrives with Lynn, River describes The Highest's mounting paranoia and violence, and Ruth needs Joan's help to fake a pregnancy.
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Episode 8
A Masterful Plan
41m
Dikahn once again becomes suspicious of Andrew, after questioning FBI Agent Brian Rollins.
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Episode 9
Does The Highest Know
41m
In an attempt to save himself, Malcolm tells Dikahn the truth about Andrew and Dikahn goes on the hunt for Andrew.
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Episode 10
The Law of Obedience
41m
Lynn struggles to accept the new way of life that she is a part of, but Dikahn has his mind set on making her understand.
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Episode 11
Late Supper
41m
Ruth is searching for Marva. Without her, Ruth knows the Highest will become unstable - more than normal.
Episode credits
Guest stars TJ Jackson
Episode 12
Troubling Revelations
41m10.0 / 10
Things fall apart at the Compound as secrets are exposed.
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Episode 13
The Great Escape
41m
Unexpected visitors arrive at the Rakudushis compound.
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Episode 14
Dilapidated
41m
Dikahn and Sheriff Conley team up to try and capture Andrew, while Ruth has The Highest right where she wants him.
Episode credits
Guest stars TJ Jackson
Episode 15
The Pencil Sharpener
41m
After Brian tells Andrew what happened to Lynn, they discuss plans of escape.
Episode credits
Guest stars TJ Jackson
Episode 16
Lesson Learned
41m
An injured Brian and Andrew are at odds while tied up, but realize they may need each other in the end if they have any chance of survival.
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Episode 17
Just Keep Breathing
41m
Ruth and Marva face off in front of The Highest after Malcolm's failed escape, Laura and Aaron are granted entry to the compound, and Lacey makes a rash decision.
Episode credits
Guest stars TJ Jackson
Episode 18
No Mercy
41m
The Highest loses confidence in Dikahn's leadership abilities when Lacey attempts to escape, Lacey's rash decision has serious consequences, and Ruth and River show new recruits Laura and Aaron around the compound.
Episode credits
Guest stars TJ Jackson
Episode 19
When The Tables Turn
41m
Dikahn and Marva are sent to the punishment trailer, Zane acts strangely after earning The Highest's favor through an act of violence, and Laura and Aaron make a surprising disclosure.
Episode credits
Guest stars TJ Jackson
Episode 20
Dance of Punishment
41m
As the friends await word on Mike's condition at the hospital, John gets an unexpected visitor, Alice tries to comfort Pam, and an inconsolable Bill lashes out at Regina.
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Episode 21
Just One More Time
41m
Dikahn is finally set free and Marva continues with her number one mission, to dethrone Ruth.
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Episode 22
Enough Is Enough
41mfinale
Aaron stumbles upon the true ways of the Rakudushis and has major doubts about this being the right place for he and Laura.
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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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