Tyler Perry
Director
Tyler Perry’s Ruthless (2020)
Season 1
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.
Released March 19, 2020
Episode 43 min
17+
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Watch Providers: Bet+ Amazon Channel, BET+ Apple TV channel
Production Companies: Tyler Perry Studios
Network: BET+
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Pilot
Ruth makes a decision that will change her daughter's life forever.
March 19, 2020, midnight
S1E2 - The Precious Jewel
Brian finds that his new case hits closer to home than he realized.
March 19, 2020, midnight
S1E3 - The Holy Ground
Tally learns who her true allies are when she shares the truth about the Rakudushiswith Andrew and Ruth.
March 19, 2020, midnight
S1E4 - Waiting For Tomorrow
Ruth prepares for her new role as an Elder.
March 24, 2020, midnight
S1E5 - The Chosen
Ruth seeks allies for her secret plans.
March 26, 2020, midnight
S1E6 - Lost
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.
March 31, 2020, midnight
S1E7 - The Outsiders
Ruth's loyalty is called into question
April 2, 2020, midnight
S1E8 - Heaven On Earth
The Highest feels the walls closing around him
April 7, 2020, midnight
S1E9 - To Be Chosen
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.
April 9, 2020, midnight
S1E10 - The Closer
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.
April 14, 2020, midnight
S1E11 - The Devil's Brew
Ruth learns what serving as an Elder in the Rakudushis truly means.
May 28, 2020, midnight
S1E12 - Wicked Acts
Ruth struggles to gain Dikahn's trust as she secretly schemes.
June 4, 2020, midnight
S1E13 - Tyler Perry's Ruthless
Tension grows throughout the Compound after a close call with law enforcement.
Nov. 26, 2020, midnight
S1E14 - The Restful Sleep
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.
Nov. 26, 2020, midnight
S1E15 - On Assignment
Sacrifices must be made to financially save the Rakudushis Compound and the girls will bear the bulk of that load.
Nov. 26, 2020, midnight
S1E16 - Quid Pro Quo
Andrew's cover is jeopardized after a series of events.
Dec. 3, 2020, midnight
S1E17 - Unnatural Acts
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.
Dec. 10, 2020, midnight
S1E18 - Drinking My Scotch
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.
Dec. 17, 2020, midnight
S1E19 - The Purge
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.
Dec. 24, 2020, midnight
S1E20 - The Dark Walkers
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.
Dec. 31, 2020, midnight
S1E21 - Two Days
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.
Jan. 7, 2021, midnight
S1E22 - Into The Woods
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.
Jan. 14, 2021, midnight
S1E23 - Live Bait
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.
Jan. 21, 2021, midnight
S1E24 - Out Of Time
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.
Jan. 28, 2021, midnight
Network: BET+
Episode Runtime: 43 min.
Season Runtime: 4515 min.
Released: March 19, 2020
Last Air Date: May 1, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-MA / 17+
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