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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 1 - Children of the New Paradise
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Children of the New Paradise

    S5:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 2 - Il Fin Di Chi Fa Mal
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    #2 - Il Fin Di Chi Fa Mal

    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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  3. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 3 - The Night is Long
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    #3 - The Night is Long

    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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  4. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 4 - Death Will Bring Death
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    #4 - Death Will Bring Death

    S5:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 5 - The Measure
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    #5 - The Measure

    S5:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 6 - Soup Du Jour
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    #6 - Soup Du Jour

    S5:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 7 - Revelations
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    #7 - Revelations

    S5:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 8 - Of Mothers and Sons
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    #8 - Of Mothers and Sons

    S5:E8

    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...

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 9 - The Sunshine
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    #9 - The Sunshine

    S5:E9

    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.

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

    #10 - The Song

    S5:E10

    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.

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  11. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 11 - Sights and Silence
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    #11 - Sights and Silence

    S5:E11

    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.

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  12. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 12 - Pieces to be Played
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    #12 - Pieces to be Played

    S5:E12

    As River and Obadiah jostle for power inside the Rakudushis compound, Ruth sets plans in motion to turn them against one another.

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  13. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 13 - I'm a Solider
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    #13 - I'm a Solider

    S5:E13

    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.

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  14. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 14 - He Lives
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    #14 - He Lives

    S5:E14

    Ruth is forced to convince The Highest of her pregnancy, while contending with River and Obadiah's attempt to have her removed from power.

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  15. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 15 - Going to Battle
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    #15 - Going to Battle

    S5:E15

    The Highest proposes a cruel battle for River while Marva and the ladies prepare for a morose final step.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 16 - The Unthinkable
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    #16 - 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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  17. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 17 - Into the Blackness
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    #17 - 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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  18. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 5 Episode 18 - Calamity
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    #18 - 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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  19. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 3 Episode 18 - No Mercy
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 10 - Tonight Is the Night
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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  21. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 13 - Keep Fighting
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 6 - Disappearing Act
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 14 - Now You See Me
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 15 - Do or Die
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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  25. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 4 Episode 17 - Crossing the Lines
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Children of the New Paradise" 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 8/8/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Il Fin Di Chi Fa Mal".