The BEST episodes of Tyler Perry's Ruthless

Every episode of Tyler Perry's Ruthless ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Tyler Perry's Ruthless!

The series tells the riveting story of a woman named Ruth who kidnaps her young daughter to join her in the dark underworld of a fanatical religious cult.

Last Updated: 8/13/2025Network: BET+Status: Continuing

10.00

1 votes

#1 - Eager Little Flower

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/4/2023

The Highest questions Ruth and Dikahn’s loyalty, Sheriff Conley informs Dikahn that new FBI agents are in town, and Aaron has a strange conversation with Andrew in the punishment trailer.

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10.00

1 votes

#2 - Behind Closed Doors

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/27/2023

Ruth covers Manny, Laura and Aaron begin to question the Raku ways, Lacey tries to convince Marva that she’s learned her lesson, and Ruth asserts her authority over Dikahn.

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10.00

1 votes

#3 - Pieces to be Played

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/2025

As River and Obadiah jostle for power inside the Rakudushis compound, Ruth sets plans in motion to turn them against one another. The FBI looks for ways to weaken the Rakudushis and have a special surprise for River that will put new pressure on him.

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10.00

1 votes

#4 - The Song

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/13/2025

Dikahn's fate pushes The Highest into a manic spiral, and his visions are too close to home, resulting in a battle for control between Ruth, River, and Obadiah.

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10.00

1 votes

#5 - The Ticking Clock

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/14/2024

Aaron is found, and all eyes are on him as one of the agents pays the ultimate price; when Joan tells Ruth about her hidden stash, she becomes outraged as Diakahn discovers soon that his detainees have escaped.

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10.00

2 votes

#6 - Crossing the Lines

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/29/2024

Ruth teaches Bridgette a lesson when she threatens her; Marva's plan to sabotage Ruth backfires; Malcolm tries to convince Peter to help him escape.

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10.00

1 votes

#7 - Tonight is the Night

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/15/2023

Law enforcement takes a renewed interest in Lilo’s disappearance, The Highest personally tortures Malcolm for information, and Marva orders Zane to assist in Lacey’s punishment.

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10.00

1 votes

#8 - Eye for an Eye

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/1/2023

The Highest offers Malcolm relief from his withdrawal symptoms, River warns Manny to stay away from Zane, Mack defends Andrew’s actions, Marva reveals her horrifying plans for lacey.

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10.00

1 votes

#9 - Wicked Intentions

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/8/2023

Aaron makes a desperate attempt to bribe The Highest, Joan tries to keep Zane out of trouble, Ruth catches Louis in a compromising position, and the FBI decides to pay the Raku a visit.

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10.00

1 votes

#10 - Close Call

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/11/2023

Andrew takes a dangerous mission to prove his loyalty to The Highest, the FBI presses Sheriff Conley for information on the Rakudushi, and Aaron gets a private audience with the Highest.

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10.00

1 votes

#11 - You Have to Play the Game

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/25/2023

Ruth searches for the children, Zane makes an escape plan with Lacy, Joan has a firm warming for Aaron, and The Highest reveals his big plans for the compound.

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10.00

1 votes

#12 - Disappearing Act

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/18/2023

Andrew faces interference from local law enforcement while fleeing the compound, Aaron makes a desperate plea, and Ruth grows suspicious of Joan and Laura.

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9.50

2 votes

#13 - Do or Die

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/15/2024

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

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9.50

2 votes

#14 - Plan in Action

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/22/2024

Mack warns Sheriff Conley about an FBI tactic to take them both down; Lacey begs Zane to take a drastic step toward freedom; Ruth gives Laura advice on how to stay alive at the compound.

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9.00

1 votes

#15 - State Of Emergency

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/1/2024

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.

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9.00

1 votes

#16 - The Art of Secrecy

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/1/2024

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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9.00

1 votes

#17 - Hot on Their Tail

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/7/2024

When The Highest shares his new plan with Ruth, she contemplates expediting her plan of escaping; Marva takes extreme measures to cover her tracks from Ruth.

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9.00

2 votes

#18 - The Sunshine

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/13/2025

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.

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9.00

1 votes

#19 - Calamity

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/1/2025

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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8.83

12 votes

#20 - Just Keep Breathing

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 12/29/2022

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.

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8.63

8 votes

#21 - Lesson Learned

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/22/2022

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.

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8.57

7 votes

#22 - Fistful Of Greed

Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/4/2024

Lewis and George set their plan in motion, there's no turning back now. Meanwhile the FBI agents close in on the compound.

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8.50

2 votes

#23 - Sights and Silence

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/2025

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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8.50

2 votes

#24 - The Unthinkable

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/17/2025

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

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8.27

11 votes

#25 - What’s Done in the Dark

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/20/2023

Ruth and River try to revive The Highest, Malcolm beg Dikahn for mercy, Marva and Zane serve Aaron and Laura a special meal, and Sheriff Conley gets a visit from the FBI

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