The BEST episodes of Tyler Perry's Ruthless season 1

Every episode of Tyler Perry's Ruthless season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Tyler Perry's Ruthless season 1!

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: 12/12/2024Network: BET+Status: Continuing
star
8.00
7 votes

#1 - Into the Woods

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 1/14/2021

Clark gets in trouble with Marva, Cynthia and Lynn find support in each other, Yancy offers assistance to Tally for a price, and The Highest delivers an ominous message to the Rakudushis.

Directors: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
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8.00
7 votes

#2 - Quid Pro Quo

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/3/2020

Andrew cuts ties with Sarah while Dikahn learns about Andrew’s lie. Lynn’s new addiction is a surprise to Brian. Lacey goes on assignment while Marva has her eyes on Manny.

Directors: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
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The Devil’s Brew
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7.94
17 votes

#3 - The Devil’s Brew

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/28/2020

Ruth reluctantly performs her new duties as an Elder, Lynn contemplates leaving her old life behind, and Marva sends Melinda to infiltrate the sheriff's office.

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Writer: Tyler Perry
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7.86
7 votes

#4 - On Assignment

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/26/2020

Sacrifices must be made to financially save the Rakudushis Compound and the girls will bear the bulk of that load.

Directors: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
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Wicked Acts
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7.67
21 votes

#5 - Wicked Acts

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/4/2020

Dikahn keeps Ruth’s secret from Marva, Melinda manipulates a deputy into getting her information, and Malcolm confesses his feelings to Sarah.

Directors: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
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star
7.57
7 votes

#6 - The Restful Sleep

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/26/2020

Andrew continues to blur the lines between his reality and his undercover persona. While having a hard time dealing with her tragic past, Lynn may have gone back to her old habits.

Directors: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
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7.56
9 votes

#7 - The Dark Walkers

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/31/2020

The Highest suspects that Dikahn is with someone then finds out who it may be. Lilo disrupts the status quo at the compound in several ways. Ruth plans an escape while Brian sneakily tests Lynn for drugs.

Directors: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
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7.44
9 votes

#8 - Out of Time

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 1/28/2021

Andrew reveals that he must kill Sarah as the Rakudushis are testing his loyalty. He comes up with a plan to stage a fake death with the help of Mack. Lacey reveals to Oliver that she was raped by multiple men. The Highest takes River’s advice and decides to lay with Ruth in which they engage in sexual activity. Oliver takes actions into his own hands as he kills Lilo.

Directors: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
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7.40
10 votes

#9 - Live Bait

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 1/21/2021

Ruth’s obedience is tested, Lilo pressures The Highest to expedite a plan, Brian is concerned about the Rakudushi’s deviation from routine, and Andrew confronts Malcolm and Sarah.

Directors: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
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The Holy Ground
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7.26
19 votes

#10 - The Holy Ground

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/19/2020

Tally learns who her true allies are when she shares the truth about the Rakudushiswith Andrew and Ruth.

Directors: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
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The Precious Jewel
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7.26
35 votes

#11 - The Precious Jewel

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/19/2020

Brian finds that his new case hits closer to home than he realized.

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Writer: Tyler Perry
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star
7.20
10 votes

#12 - Two Days

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 1/7/2021

Ruth loses favor with The Highest, River covers for Dikhan, Yancy gives Tally an ultimatum, Clark discovers Oliver’s secret, and Cynthia’s confrontation with Malcolm gets heated.

Directors: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
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Lost
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7.19
16 votes

#13 - Lost

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/9/2020

Sarah has a conversation with Andrew, Lynn confides in Cynthia before making a dangerous decision, and Tally and Ruth try to move forward with their plan.

Directors: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
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The Closer
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7.18
11 votes

#14 - The Closer

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/21/2020

Dikhan suspects Andrew is hiding something, Cynthia accuses Malcolm of having an affair, Brian briefs Mack on his visit to the Rakadushi camp, and Ruth's loyalty is tested.

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Writer: Tyler Perry
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The Outsiders
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7.17
12 votes

#15 - The Outsiders

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/30/2020

Cynthia rushes an unresponsive Lynn to the hospital, Malcolm comforts Sarah, Dikhan is jealous over The Highest's interest in Andrew, and Brian visits the Rakudushi camp.

Directors: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
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Pilot
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7.05
39 votes

#16 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/19/2020

Ruth Truesdale kidnaps her daughter Callie to join her and the members of the Rakudushis cult.

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Writer: Tyler Perry
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star
7.00
10 votes

#17 - An Angel From Heaven

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/26/2020

Ruth and Tally form an alliance to save their lives. Tension grows throughout the Compound after a close call with law enforcement.

Directors: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
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Waiting for Tomorrow
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6.89
18 votes

#18 - Waiting for Tomorrow

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/24/2020

Ruth prepares for her new role as an Elder.

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Writer: Tyler Perry
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Heaven On Earth
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6.80
10 votes

#19 - Heaven On Earth

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/7/2020

Brian and Sheriff Conley have different opinions about the Rakudushi, Dikhan grows suspicious of Andrew, Ruth and Tally devise a plan, and Brian worries about Lynn.

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Writer: Tyler Perry
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star
6.80
10 votes

#20 - Drinking My Scotch

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 12/17/2020

Cynthia is in disbelief as she has finally caught Malcolm and Sarah in their long-standing affair. Ruth shares troubling news with Oliver about what really happens when the girls leave with Lilo. The Highest and River’s relationship grows as Dikahn’s dislike for River grows. Sheriff Conley reviews security footage and sees that Deputy Poke had sex with Melinda in his office. A few Rakudushis members band together to plan an escape.

Directors: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
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The Chosen
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6.78
18 votes

#21 - The Chosen

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/26/2020

After Ruth suffers a traumatic experience, she and Tally devise a plan; Lynn's behavior causes concerns just as Brian's undercover work begins.

Directors: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
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star
6.29
7 votes

#22 - The Purge

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 12/24/2020

Andrew is given the hardest task of his life to prove that he stands with the Raku. Ruth and Tally have their eyes on Andrew while Marva has her eyes on them. With Yancy fixing the bus and Lilo paying the compound a visit, trouble will soon follow.

Directors: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
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To Be Chosen
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6.17
6 votes

#23 - To Be Chosen

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/14/2020

Dikhan delivers a shocking message to Sarah, Lynn contemplates an offer to join the Rakudushis, and Marva and The Highest plan a test for Ruth.

Directors: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
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star
6.11
9 votes

#24 - Unnatural Acts

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 12/10/2020

Zane is tied up and blindfolded while Dikahn is having sex with Ruth as she beats her. Tally turns on Joan and reveals her secret, which leads to Dikahn ordering Joan to the punishment trailer. Andrew plays the tape he recorded of Sarah and Malcolm having sex for Cynthia. Tally and Ruth meet us to discuss the revelation of Joan being the mole for which they’ve been searching.

Directors: Tyler Perry
Writer: Tyler Perry
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