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Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2020 - 2020
Episode 1
Pilot
Thu, Mar 19, 2020 60 mins
A young mother becomes entangled in a cult of powerful sex-crazed fanatics and must play along until she can escape with her daughter.
Episode 2
The Precious Jewel
Wed, May 13, 2020 60 mins
A woman is entangled in a scandalous cult of sex-crazed fanatics.
Episode 3
The Holy Ground
Wed, May 20, 2020 60 mins
Brian's wife gets kidnapped and drugged when she went to the Rakudushi without telling him.
Episode 4
Waiting For Tomorrow
Tue, Mar 24, 2020 60 mins
Ruth gets ready for her new job as an Elder.
Episode 5
The Chosen
Tue, Mar 24, 2020 60 mins
Ruth looks for friends to share her secret plans.
Episode 6
Lost
Tue, Mar 24, 2020 60 mins
Lynn follows the trail in search of new clues.
Episode 7
The Outsiders
Tue, Mar 24, 2020 60 mins
The situation gets very stressful when Ruth's loyalty is called into question.
Episode 8
Heaven On Earth
Tue, Mar 24, 2020 60 mins
The Highest grows anxious as he begins to run out of options.
Episode 9
To Be Chosen
Tue, Mar 24, 2020 60 mins
Dikahn attempts to get Lynn to join the Rakudushis.
Episode 10
The Closer
Tue, Mar 24, 2020 60 mins
Dikahn's thoughts about what has happened threaten Andrew's job.
Episode 11
The Devil's Brew
Thu, May 28, 2020 60 mins
Ruth discovers about what serving as an Elder in the Rakudushis means in reality.
Episode 12
Wicked Acts
Thu, Jun 4, 2020 60 mins
While Flynn and Vega investigate a case of mistaken identity, they discover an unexpected link between the killer and the victim.
Episode 13
An Angel From Heaven
Thu, Nov 26, 2020 60 mins
Tally and Ruth stumble upon a fellow cult member's escape plan as Dikhan struggles to reconcile with his emotions about Ruth. Later, someone unexpectedly appears at the doors of the cult.
Episode 14
The Restful Sleep
Thu, Nov 26, 2020 60 mins
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.
Episode 15
On Assignment
Thu, Nov 26, 2020 60 mins
Tally voices her skepticism over Paula's fate as Oliver and Lacey engage in a tryst in the forest. Later, Sarah voices her concerns about Andrew's activities.
Episode 16
Quid Pro Quo
Thu, Dec 3, 2020 60 mins
Sarah demands answers from Andrew about his intentions as Ruth grows wary of Marva's influence over the other women.
Episode 17
Unnatural Acts
Thu, Dec 10, 2020 60 mins
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.
Episode 18
Drinking My Scotch
Thu, Dec 17, 2020 60 mins
Cynthia questions Malcolm and Sarah while Ruth discovers a new ally. Melinda puts a plan into action at the police office and Dikhan wonders about Andrew's movements.
Episode 19
The Purge
Thu, Dec 24, 2020 60 mins
Andrew is given a difficult mission as The Highest stirs up the Rakudushis with an intense speech. Joan tries to win Ruth and Tally's trust and Oliver questions Lilo about Lacey.
Episode 20
The Dark Walkers
Thu, Dec 31, 2020 60 mins
The Highest wonders about Dikahn's connections, then finds out who he has been spending time with. Lilo upsets the status quo at the compound. Ruth plots to leave while Brian secretly tests Lynn for drugs.
Episode 21
Two Days
Thu, Jan 7, 2021 60 mins
Ruth must rely on herself to launch her escape plan.
Episode 22
Into The Woods
Thu, Jan 14, 2021 60 mins
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.
Episode 23
Live Bait
Thu, Jan 21, 2021 60 mins
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.
Episode 24
Out Of Time
Thu, Jan 28, 2021 60 mins
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.
