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The Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4

Every episode of Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4!

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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
    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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  2. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 11 - State of Emergency
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    S4:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 22 - Fistful of Greed
    8.4/10(20 votes)

    S4:E22

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 21 - Make Or Break
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    S4:E21

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 12 - The Art of Secrecy
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    S4:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 18 - Hot On Their Tail
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    S4:E18

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 1 - A Matter of Time
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S4:E1

    Mack gets sidelined after his new boss takes over the investigation; Ruth, River and Joan experience distrust while attempting to carry out their plan.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 3 - Behind Closed Doors
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    S4:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 4 - Eager Little Flower
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S4:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 9 - Wicked Intentions
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S4:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 20 - Lamb To The Slaughter
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    S4:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 16 - Plan in Action
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    S4:E16

    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.

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  13. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 2 - What's Done in the Dark
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    S4:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 5 - Close Call
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    S4:E5

    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.

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  15. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 7 - You Have to Play the Game
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    S4:E7

    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.

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  16. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 8 - Eye for an Eye
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    S4:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 6 - Disappearing Act
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S4:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 13 - Keep Fighting
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    S4:E13

    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.

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  19. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 14 - Now You See Me
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S4:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 15 - Do or Die
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S4:E15

    Desiree and Kal formulate a tricky plan after getting outsmarted by The Highest. Lacey gives Laura valuable advice to remain alive.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 17 - Crossing the Lines
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S4:E17

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 10 - Tonight Is the Night
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    S4:E10

    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.

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"The Ticking Clock" is the best rated episode of "Tyler Perry's Ruthless" season 4. It scored 8.8/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/14/2024. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "State of Emergency".