Tyler Perry's Ruthless

Season 1

TV-MA

74%

This spinoff of "The Oval" follows Ruth Truesdale as she is forced to play nice with a scandalous, religious cult of powerful, sex-crazed fanatics in the hope of freeing herself and her daughter.

Where to Watch Season 1

24 Episodes

Pilot
E1
PilotRuth makes a decision that will change her daughter's life forever.
The Precious Jewel
E2
The Precious JewelBrian finds that his new case hits closer to home than he realized.
The Holy Ground
E3
The Holy GroundTally learns who her true allies are when she shares the truth about the Rakudushiswith Andrew and Ruth.
Waiting For Tomorrow
E4
Waiting For TomorrowRuth prepares for her new role as an Elder.
The Chosen
E5
The ChosenRuth seeks allies for her secret plans.
Lost
E6
LostRuth 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.
The Outsiders
E7
The OutsidersRuth's loyalty is called into question
Heaven On Earth
E8
Heaven On EarthThe Highest feels the walls closing around him
To Be Chosen
E9
To Be ChosenRuth 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.
The Closer
E10
The CloserRuth 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.
The Devil's Brew
E11
The Devil's BrewRuth learns what serving as an Elder in the Rakudushis truly means.
Wicked Acts
E12
Wicked ActsRuth struggles to gain Dikahn's trust as she secretly schemes.
Tyler Perry's Ruthless
E13
Tyler Perry's RuthlessTension grows throughout the Compound after a close call with law enforcement.
The Restful Sleep
E14
The Restful SleepAndrew 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.
On Assignment
E15
On AssignmentSacrifices must be made to financially save the Rakudushis Compound and the girls will bear the bulk of that load.
Quid Pro Quo
E16
Quid Pro QuoAndrew's cover is jeopardized after a series of events.
Unnatural Acts
E17
Unnatural ActsZane 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.
Drinking My Scotch
E18
Drinking My ScotchCynthia 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.
The Purge
E19
The PurgeAndrew 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.
The Dark Walkers
E20
The Dark WalkersThe 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.
Two Days
E21
Two DaysRuth 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.
Into The Woods
E22
Into The WoodsClark 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.
Live Bait
E23
Live BaitRuth’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.
Out Of Time
E24
Out Of TimeAndrew 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.