Original title
Tyler Perry's Ruthless
Released
3/19/2020
Origin country
US
Genre
Drama
Production companies
Tyler Perry Studios
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
5
Number of episodes
105
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.
Ruth makes a decision that will change her daughter's life forever.
Brian finds that his new case hits closer to home than he realized.
Tally learns who her true allies are when she shares the truth about the Rakudushiswith Andrew and Ruth.
Ruth prepares for her new role as an Elder.
Ruth seeks allies for her secret plans.
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.
Ruth's loyalty is called into question
The Highest feels the walls closing around him
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.
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.
Ruth learns what serving as an Elder in the Rakudushis truly means.
Ruth struggles to gain Dikahn's trust as she secretly schemes.
Tension grows throughout the Compound after a close call with law enforcement.
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.
Sacrifices must be made to financially save the Rakudushis Compound and the girls will bear the bulk of that load.
Andrew's cover is jeopardized after a series of events.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ruth and The Highest share a secret that The Highest doesn't want anyone to find out. Escape plans are all over the compound but if caught, results could be deadly.
River and Dikahn compete over the affection of The Highest. Ruth is playing it so close to the vest with her plans and Tally isn't sure she can trust Ruth anymore.
Dikahn delivers unnerving news to The Highest about his Rakudushis members. Ruth and Tally come to blows over opposing plans of escape. Andrew helps Oliver construct a plan to keep his misdeeds in the dark.
Yancy deceives Tally after getting what he wanted from her. Tally suspects that Andrew knows her secret and sends Ruth to investigate.
Andrew goes to extreme measures to convince Dikahn of his loyalty. William's words could lead him straight to his own demise.
Dikahn and Marva share unpleasant banter about how far Melinda has been allowed to go with Deputy Poke. At Dikahn's behest River attempts to expose Andrew's deceit and prove he's not dedicated to the Raku.
Andrew and Dikahn report to The Highest that there's more to Andrew and River's fallout. Lacey and Paula seize an opportunity to flee but their plan is thwarted when Elder Agnes steps in.
The Highest awaits Andrew's return to the compound with much anticipated news after carrying out an order.
Joan expresses concern to Ruth when she realizes they don't know where River is.
River tells Ruth what he discovered in the trunk of Lilo's car.
Manny catches Zane in a compromising position and uses it to his advantage.
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.
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.
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.
Paula and Lacey face new obstacles, Ruth discovers Marva's culinary secret, and The Highest makes a series of shocking pronouncements.
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.
Marva asks to purchase pregnancy tests to keep up with the expecting, but she really wants to keep up with Ruth.
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.
Dikahn once again becomes suspicious of Andrew, after questioning FBI Agent Brian Rollins.
In an attempt to save himself, Malcolm tells Dikahn the truth about Andrew and Dikahn goes on the hunt for Andrew.
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.
Ruth is searching for Marva. Without her, Ruth knows the Highest will become unstable - more than normal.
Things fall apart at the Compound as secrets are exposed.
Unexpected visitors arrive at the Rakudushis compound.
Dikahn and Sheriff Conley team up to try and capture Andrew, while Ruth has The Highest right where she wants him.
After Brian tells Andrew what happened to Lynn, they discuss plans of escape.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dikahn is finally set free and Marva continues with her number one mission, to dethrone Ruth.
Aaron stumbles upon the true ways of the Rakudushis and has major doubts about this being the right place for he and Laura.
Mack gets sidelined after his new boss takes over the investigation; Ruth, River and Joan experience distrust while attempting to carry out their plan.
As Dikahn becomes suspicious of the camp's new guests, Ruth, and River race to keep The Highest alive; Sheriff Conley's indiscretions are jeopardized when new agents arrive in town.
Aaron's suspicions grow the longer he stays at the compound; Marva intensifies her dangerous practices on Laura; Ruth and Dikahn are caught in a questionable situation by The Highest.
The Highest questions Ruth and Dikahn's loyalty; Sheriff Conley informs Dikahn that new FBI agents are in town; Aaron has a strange conversation with Andrew in the punishment trailer.
Aaron's true motives are revealed, but his wife suffers as a result; as Sheriff Conley faces a takeover at the precinct, Andrew persuades The Highest to let him get rid of incriminating evidence.
While on a run for The Highest, Andrew is faced with a whirlwind of trouble; after visiting the children's trailer and learning that it was empty, Ruth grows worried about her daughter's whereabouts.
Ruth's plans to escape may be deterred when she learns disturbing news concerning the children; Manny and Lewis have a new difference of opinion when it comes to their belief in the Raku.
Marva takes advantage of Lacey in the most heinous way possible; when dead bodies are discovered, Mack accuses Brian of being an addict; Aaron's attempt to flee fails miserably.
The Highest grows uneasy with his current way of stashing the money, and Dikahn formulates a new plan; Marva crafts a wicked plan, creating an uncomfortable situation for one of the woman cult members.
The Highest gives Marva permission to move forward with her punishment for Lacey, and she enlists Zane to help her carry it out; Ruth uses the knowledge she has about Lewis to convince him to agree with her demands.
When agents search for an important man, everyone in the camp prepare for war. Ruth is skeptical of Peter's big discovery, that could set them free, and Lacey is victim to Marva's wicked intentions yet again.
As new secrets arise, Ruth is forced to make a tough decision: whether to talk or remain silent. While on a run with Peter, Aaron gathers the courage to try and regain his freedom.
Deputy Kate attempts to help Aaron, unaware of the possible danger she could face. Ruth makes a pact with Lewis when circumstances speed up their plans to escape.
Ruth and River develop a plan to make off with The Highest's money. Joan has a dark solution for River's problem. Desiree and Kal design a scheme to bring down The Highest.
Desiree and Kal formulate a tricky plan after getting outsmarted by The Highest. Lacey gives Laura valuable advice to remain alive.
Mack attempts to warn Sheriff Conley about an FBI tactic to take them both down. Ruth gives Laura sound advice on how to stay alive while at the Rakudushis Compound.
Ruth teaches Bridgette a valuable lesson when she threatens her. Marva's plan to sabotage Ruth backfires. Malcolm succeeds in getting his way. Peter suffers consequences.
When The Highest shares his new plan with Ruth, she contemplates expediting her plan of escaping, and Marva goes to extreme measures to try and cover her tracks from Ruth.
Aaron's sudden appearance at the sheriff's office has immediate repercussions, Ruth warns the other women that Joan is not to be trusted, and Dikahn makes a surprising discovery.
Zane and Lacey must go against their morals for the greater good, Dikahn is outsmarted when he turns to River for assistance, and Joan panics that the Highest has uncovered her secret.
The Highest raises suspicions about Ruth and Joan but was able to locate the means she needs to escape. The Highest is in jeopardy due to a takeover at the compound.
Lewis and George set their plan in motion, which leaves Marva and other Rakudushi members in a panic, and FBI agents close in on the compound.
The Highest narrowly escapes the FBI as the agents are pursued by the cartel, resulting in a dangerous defense, and Ruth finally comes face-to-face with her daughter Callie.
Ruth looks for a way to get the brainwashed children away from their dangerous new headmaster, Obadiah, and Dikahn interferes in River's attempts to get back into The Highest's good graces.
Ruth works desperately to prevent the mass suicide of the Rakudushi members, River faces threats from multiple adversaries, and The Highest's mounting paranoia leads to more bloodshed.
After Ruth fails to help him, River plays a dangerous game of chess to remove Dikahn from power and improve his life. Meanwhile, Ruth must stop a distraught mother from trying to escape the compound with her daughter, Olivia.
The Highest holds a public trial to find and punish any traitors among the Rakadushi, and River, the new Dikahn, struggles to protect Ruth and Joan when his own loyalty is tested.
After the fallout from the Gauntlet of Faith, Ruth and River find themselves at deadly odds; when Dikhan finds himself in unfamiliar territory on the compound, he makes a sinister move to regain his power.
When Ruth and River become mortal enemies in the wake of the "First Supper," Ruth is determined to kill or be killed; she makes a fatal mistake.
Ruth faces the terrifying prospect that the truth about her pregnancy will be revealed, and a reconciliation between River and Joan throws a wrench in Lacey and Zane's exit...
Ruth realizes that her secret has been proven to be true, as Lacey is finally pushed over the edge. Meanwhile, Dikahn's fate is revealed by The Raku.
Dikahn's fate send The Highest spiraling, and he has visions that hit so close to home they prompt a battle for control between Ruth, River & Obadiah and their new allies.
The Highest orders Andrew to find Dikahn's killer, River and Obadiah try to capitalize on The Highest's growing vulnerability and Ruth and Joan attempt to steal from River.
As River and Obadiah jostle for power inside the Rakudushis compound, Ruth sets plans in motion to turn them against one another.
The Highest delivers a shocking proposition to Ruth. River tries to outsmart Obadiah who is on a personal mission to destroy him. George and Lewis concoct a plan to escape.
Ruth is forced to convince The Highest of her pregnancy, while contending with River and Obadiah's attempt to have her removed from power.
The Highest proposes a cruel battle for River while Marva and the ladies prepare for a morose final step.
The Highest punishes Ruth with an unspeakable act and River defeats Andrew in a battle for the title of Dikahn.
The Highest executes a horrific plan that tests the loyalty of his followers while River, Joan and Zane finally make their play to escape the compound.
Surrounded by the Feds and enraged by his followers' betrayal, the Highest makes a final decision that changes the fate of the Raku and a distraught Ruth seeks revenge.
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