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The Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's Ruthless

Every episode of Tyler Perry's Ruthless ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's Ruthless!

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A spinoff of "The Oval," follows Ruth Truesdale as she's forced to play nice with a scandalous religious cult of powerful sex crazed fanatics in the hopes of freeing herself and her daughter.

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    Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 6 - Lost
    9.9/10(24 votes)

    #1 - Lost

    S1:E6

    Ruth begins to enact a plan of escape from the Rakudushis cult. Her plan will prove impossible without forming allies inside the cult. Ruth quickly learns that she is watched at every turn, and the slightest glitch in her behavior could seal her doom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 11 - The Devil's Brew
    9.9/10(28 votes)

    #2 - The Devil's Brew

    S1:E11

    Ruth learns what serving as an Elder in the Rakudushis truly means.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 2 Episode 4 - Duplicity
    9.9/10(24 votes)

    #3 - Duplicity

    S2:E4

    Yancy deceives Tally after getting what he wanted from her. Tally suspects that Andrew knows her secret and sends Ruth to investigate.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 2 Episode 5 - Agitators
    9.9/10(30 votes)

    #4 - Agitators

    S2:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 2 Episode 6 - Trust No One
    9.9/10(20 votes)

    #5 - Trust No One

    S2:E6

    Andrew goes to extreme measures to convince Dikahn of his loyalty. William's words could lead him straight to his own demise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 2 Episode 2 - Over The Barrel
    9.8/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Over The Barrel

    S2:E2

    River and Dikahn compete over the affection of The Highest. Ruth is playing it so close to the vest with her plans and Tally isn't sure she can trust Ruth anymore.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 2 Episode 3 - Holding On By A Thread
    9.8/10(17 votes)

    #7 - Holding On By A Thread

    S2:E3

    Dikahn delivers unnerving news to The Highest about his Rakudushis members. Ruth and Tally come to blows over opposing plans of escape. Andrew helps Oliver construct a plan to keep his misdeeds in the dark.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 2 Episode 13 - Evil Deeds
    9.8/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Evil Deeds

    S2:E13

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 2 Episode 15 - Caged Birds
    9.8/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Caged Birds

    S2:E15

    Joan expresses concern to Ruth when she realizes they don't know where River is.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 7 - The Outsiders
    9.7/10(22 votes)

    #10 - The Outsiders

    S1:E7

    Ruth's loyalty is called into question

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 10 - The Closer
    9.7/10(22 votes)

    #11 - The Closer

    S1:E10

    Ruth begins to enact a plan of escape from the Rakudushis cult. Her plan will prove impossible without forming allies inside the cult. Ruth quickly learns that she is watched at every turn, and the slightest glitch in her behavior could seal her doom.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 12 - Wicked Acts
    9.7/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Wicked Acts

    S1:E12

    Ruth struggles to gain Dikahn's trust as she secretly schemes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 14 - The Restful Sleep
    9.7/10(19 votes)

    #13 - The Restful Sleep

    S1:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 15 - On Assignment
    9.7/10(22 votes)

    #14 - On Assignment

    S1:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 16 - Quid Pro Quo
    9.7/10(18 votes)

    #15 - Quid Pro Quo

    S1:E16

    Andrew's cover is jeopardized after a series of events.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 17 - Unnatural Acts
    9.7/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Unnatural Acts

    S1:E17

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 2 Episode 16 - Retribution
    9.7/10(14 votes)

    #17 - Retribution

    S2:E16

    River tells Ruth what he discovered in the trunk of Lilo's car.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 2 Episode 18 - Precious Armor
    9.7/10(14 votes)

    #18 - Precious Armor

    S2:E18

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 3 Episode 12 - Troubling Revelations
    9.7/10(12 votes)

    #19 - Troubling Revelations

    S3:E12

    Things fall apart at the Compound as secrets are exposed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 3 Episode 14 - Dilapidated
    9.7/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Dilapidated

    S3:E14

    Dikahn and Sheriff Conley team up to try and capture Andrew, while Ruth has The Highest right where she wants him.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 5 - The Chosen
    9.6/10(26 votes)

    #21 - The Chosen

    S1:E5

    Ruth seeks allies for her secret plans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 8 - Heaven On Earth
    9.6/10(24 votes)

    #22 - Heaven On Earth

    S1:E8

    The Highest feels the walls closing around him

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 9 - To Be Chosen
    9.6/10(23 votes)

    #23 - To Be Chosen

    S1:E9

    Ruth begins to enact a plan of escape from the Rakudushis cult. Her plan will prove impossible without forming allies inside the cult. Ruth quickly learns that she is watched at every turn, and the slightest glitch in her behavior could seal her doom.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 13 - Tyler Perry's Ruthless
    9.6/10(21 votes)

    #24 - Tyler Perry's Ruthless

    S1:E13

    Tension grows throughout the Compound after a close call with law enforcement.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 18 - Drinking My Scotch
    9.6/10(17 votes)

    #25 - Drinking My Scotch

    S1:E18

    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Lost" is the best rated episode of "Tyler Perry's Ruthless". It scored 9.9/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/31/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Devil's Brew".