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: 11/4/2024Network: 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 - 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

#4 - 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

#5 - 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

#6 - 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

#7 - 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

#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 - 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

#10 - 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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9.80

5 votes

#11 - 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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9.50

2 votes

#12 - 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

#13 - 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

#14 - 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

#15 - 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

#16 - 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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8.83

12 votes

#17 - 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

#18 - 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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8.27

11 votes

#19 - 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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8.27

15 votes

#20 - Enough Is Enough

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/2/2023

Aaron stumbles upon the true ways of the Rakudushis and has major doubts about this being the right place for he and Laura.

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8.25

8 votes

#21 - Caged Birds

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/16/2021

Joan voices her worries when Ruth reveals she does not know River's whereabouts. Meanwhile, Melinda endures a harsh rebuke for following orders.

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8.25

8 votes

#22 - The Pencil Sharpener

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/15/2022

The Highest becomes suspicious of Dikahn and Ruth’s relationship, Brain blames Andrew for leaving him defenseless, and River offers Zane a solution for Manny’s unwelcomed advances.

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8.25

4 votes

#23 - Children of the New Paradise

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/8/2024

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.

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8.21

14 votes

#24 - When The Tables Turn

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 1/12/2023

Dikahn and Marva are sent to the punishment trailer, Zane acts strangely after earning The Highest’s favor through an act of violence, and Laura and Aaron make a surprising disclosure.

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8.18

17 votes

#25 - Dance and Punishment

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 1/19/2023

Ruth warns Marva of Zane's intent to gain The Highest's favor.

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