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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 Worst Episode
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    Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 17 - Into the Blackness
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Into the Blackness

    S5:E17

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 18 - Calamity
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    #2 - Calamity

    S5:E18

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 6 Episode 3 - The Agronytes
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - The Agronytes

    S6:E3

    Obadiah takes matters into his own hands to protect the Rakudushi compound, River is determined to save a badly injured Peter, and Ruth takes a drastic step to prove her loyalty.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 6 Episode 4 - The Wells Run Dry
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    #4 - The Wells Run Dry

    S6:E4

    Theresa goes rogue, Marva is adamant that someone has tampered with her belongings, Manny declares his intentions to marry Zane, and River demands Joan's half of the secret finance password.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 6 Episode 5 - POWERless
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - POWERless

    S6:E5

    Zane is desperately trying to keep her cool as she follows Ruth's direct orders to gain her freedom.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 6 Episode 6 - The Naked Truth
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - The Naked Truth

    S6:E6

    Obadiah oversteps his authority causing a noticeable shift in power and rising tension within the Raku compound.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 6 Episode 7 - Silent Negotiation
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    #7 - Silent Negotiation

    S6:E7

    Manny tries to avoid being seeded by The Highest.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 6 Episode 8 - The Blood Still Works
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    #8 - The Blood Still Works

    S6:E8

    Obadiah tries to find a way to revitalize the Agronyte league.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 6 Episode 9 - Tunnel Vision
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Tunnel Vision

    S6:E9

    Desiree and Kal are steps away from taking down the Rakudushi compound.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 6 Episode 10 - Fire and Desire
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Fire and Desire

    S6:E10

    Desiree offers Joan a path to freedom if she cooperates with her.

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

    #11 - Tonight Is the Night

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 3 Episode 18 - No Mercy
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #12 - No Mercy

    S3:E18

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 16 - The Unthinkable
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #13 - The Unthinkable

    S5:E16

    The Highest punishes Ruth with an unspeakable act and River defeats Andrew in a battle for the title of Dikahn.

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

    #14 - Disappearing Act

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

    #15 - Keep Fighting

    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.

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

    #16 - Now You See Me

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

    #17 - Do or Die

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

    #18 - Crossing the Lines

    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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  19. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 6 Episode 2 - The Chosen Son
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #19 - The Chosen Son

    S6:E2

    Desiree devises a plan to weed out the Rakudushis, Ruth's persuasive hold over The Highest angers Obadiah, and Joan covers her tracks by deleting incriminating files.

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

    #20 - What's Done in the Dark

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

    #21 - Close Call

    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.

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

    #22 - You Have to Play the Game

    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.

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

    #23 - Eye for an Eye

    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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  24. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 6 Episode 1 - Divine Intervention
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Divine Intervention

    S6:E1

    Ruth devises a plan to prevent the cult's mass suicide and win The Highest's favor, Desiree rescues George in the woods, and Theresa shocks the FBI with her demands.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 12 - The Art of Secrecy
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #25 - The Art of Secrecy

    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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Into the Blackness" is the worst rated episode of "Tyler Perry's Ruthless". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/24/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Calamity".