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The Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's Ruthless

Every episode of Tyler Perry's Ruthless ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's Ruthless!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 11 - The Devil's Brew
    9.1/10(33 votes)

    S1:E11

    Ruth learns what serving as an Elder in the Rakudushis truly means.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 2 Episode 5 - Agitators
    9.0/10(34 votes)

    S2:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 4 - Waiting For Tomorrow
    8.9/10(40 votes)

    S1:E4

    Ruth prepares for her new role as an Elder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 5 - The Chosen
    8.8/10(30 votes)

    S1:E5

    Ruth seeks allies for her secret plans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 6 - Lost
    8.8/10(28 votes)

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 7 - The Outsiders
    8.8/10(26 votes)

    S1:E7

    Ruth's loyalty is called into question

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 8 - Heaven On Earth
    8.8/10(28 votes)

    S1:E8

    The Highest feels the walls closing around him

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 9 - To Be Chosen
    8.8/10(27 votes)

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 10 - The Closer
    8.8/10(27 votes)

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 12 - Wicked Acts
    8.8/10(28 votes)

    S1:E12

    Ruth struggles to gain Dikahn's trust as she secretly schemes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 22 - Into The Woods
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    S1:E22

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 2 Episode 4 - Duplicity
    8.8/10(27 votes)

    S2:E4

    Yancy deceives Tally after getting what he wanted from her. Tally suspects that Andrew knows her secret and sends Ruth to investigate.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 19 - The Ticking Clock
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    S4:E19

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 2 - The Precious Jewel
    8.7/10(42 votes)

    S1:E2

    Brian finds that his new case hits closer to home than he realized.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 15 - On Assignment
    8.7/10(26 votes)

    S1:E15

    Sacrifices must be made to financially save the Rakudushis Compound and the girls will bear the bulk of that load.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 20 - The Dark Walkers
    8.7/10(20 votes)

    S1:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 21 - Two Days
    8.7/10(19 votes)

    S1:E21

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 24 - Out Of Time
    8.7/10(22 votes)

    S1:E24

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 2 Episode 7 - The Code
    8.7/10(24 votes)

    S2:E7

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  20. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 2 Episode 8 - Small Little Lies
    8.7/10(19 votes)

    S2:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 2 - Il Fin Di Chi Fa Mal
    8.7/10(15 votes)

    S5:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 3 - The Night is Long
    8.7/10(15 votes)

    S5:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 13 - An Angel From Heaven
    8.6/10(26 votes)

    S1:E13

    Tension grows throughout the Compound after a close call with law enforcement.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 23 - Live Bait
    8.6/10(19 votes)

    S1:E23

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 2 Episode 2 - Over The Barrel
    8.6/10(21 votes)

    S2:E2

    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Devil's Brew" is the best rated episode of "Tyler Perry's Ruthless". It scored 9.1/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/28/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Agitators".