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 - 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.
#2 - Into the Blackness
Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/24/2025
The Highest executes a horrific plan that tests the loyalty of his followers; River, Joan and Zane finally make their play to escape the compound.
#3 - Going to Battle
Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/10/2025
The Highest proposes a cruel battle for River; Marva and the ladies prepare for a morose final step; the FBI brings in a negotiator to finally make headway in their investigation.
#4 - He Lives
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/3/2025
Ruth is forced to convince The Highest of her pregnancy, while contending with River and Obadiah's attempt to have her removed from power; Heat is murdered, placing Andrew and the other guards on high alert.
#5 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#13 - Death Will Bring Death
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/15/2024
After Ruth fails to help him, River plays a dangerous game of chess to remove Dikahn from power and improve his life. Meanwhile, Ruth must stop a distraught mother from trying to escape the compound with her daughter, Olivia.
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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.
#16 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - Waiting for Tomorrow
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/24/2020
Ruth prepares for her new role as an Elder.
#20 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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.