The WORST episodes of Tyler Perry's Ruthless
Every episode of Tyler Perry's Ruthless ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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.
#1 - Revelations
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/5/2024
When Ruth and River become mortal enemies in the wake of the "First Supper," Ruth is determined to kill or be killed, but she makes a fatal mistake.
#2 - Waiting for Tomorrow
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/24/2020
Ruth prepares for her new role as an Elder.
#3 - Soup Du Jour
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2024
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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - Agitators
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/24/2021
Ruth continues her advances towards The Highest to get him right where she wants him; Dikahn learns that there's an infiltrator in the camp.
#7 - 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.
#8 - The Precious Jewel
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/19/2020
Brian finds that his new case hits closer to home than he realized.
#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 - Of Mothers and Sons
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/12/2024
Ruth faces the terrifying prospect that the truth about her pregnancy will be revealed, while Lacey and Zane make yet another attempt at an exit strategy.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - The Night is Long
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/8/2024
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.
#15 - The Great Escape
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/8/2022
Joan gets some surprising news about two aspiring Raku members, Lewis recruits River to help secure the compound, and Brain and Lynn’s escape hits a snag.
#16 - Il Fin Di Chi Fa Mal
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/8/2024
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.
#17 - A Masterful Plan
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/14/2022
Dikahn once again becomes suspicious of Andrew, after questioning FBI Agent Brian Rollins.
#18 - Evil Deeds
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/2/2021
River shares with Ruth his experience of what happens when The Highest gets angry.
#19 - Masquerade
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/25/2021
Ruth meets with River to hear his plans on escaping from the compound.
#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 - 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.
#22 - The Code
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/7/2021
Andrew goes to great lengths to remain undercover; Marva seeks to find out if Ruth is being truthful; Ruth must deceive Dikahn to throw him off the scent.
#23 - The Ritual Bath
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/21/2021
Andrew and Dikahn report to The Highest that there's more to Andrew and River's fallout. Lacey and Paula seize an opportunity to flee but their plan is thwarted when Elder Agnes steps in.
#24 - 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.
#25 - Holding On by a Thread
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/11/2021
Oliver turns to Andrew for help, Dikhan reveals shocking news to The Highest, tempers flare between Ruth and Tally, and Clark sets out on a mission.