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.
#1 - 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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - The Precious Jewel
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/19/2020
Brian finds that his new case hits closer to home than he realized.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - Waiting for Tomorrow
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/24/2020
Ruth prepares for her new role as an Elder.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#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.