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The Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1

Every episode of Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    9.2/10(41 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Ruth makes a decision that will change her daughter's life forever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 2 - The Precious Jewel
    9.0/10(39 votes)

    #2 - The Precious Jewel

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 3 - The Holy Ground
    9.2/10(32 votes)

    #3 - The Holy Ground

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 4 - Waiting For Tomorrow
    9.5/10(36 votes)

    #4 - Waiting For Tomorrow

    S1:E4

    Ruth prepares for her new role as an Elder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #5 - The Chosen

    S1:E5

    Ruth seeks allies for her secret plans.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

    #7 - The Outsiders

    S1:E7

    Ruth's loyalty is called into question

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #8 - Heaven On Earth

    S1:E8

    The Highest feels the walls closing around him

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

    #10 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #11 - The Devil's Brew

    S1:E11

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

    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 13 - Tyler Perry's Ruthless
    9.6/10(21 votes)

    #13 - Tyler Perry's Ruthless

    S1:E13

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

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

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

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

    #16 - Quid Pro Quo

    S1:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 19 - The Purge
    9.6/10(17 votes)

    #19 - The Purge

    S1:E19

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 20 - The Dark Walkers
    9.6/10(16 votes)

    #20 - The Dark Walkers

    S1:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 21 - Two Days
    9.6/10(15 votes)

    #21 - Two Days

    S1:E21

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 22 - Into The Woods
    9.6/10(16 votes)

    #22 - Into The Woods

    S1:E22

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 23 - Live Bait
    9.6/10(15 votes)

    #23 - Live Bait

    S1:E23

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episode 24 - Out Of Time
    9.3/10(18 votes)

    #24 - Out Of Time

    S1:E24

    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Tyler Perry's Ruthless" season 1. It scored 9.2/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/19/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Precious Jewel".