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Tyler Perry's Ruthless
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.
- Created by:
- Tyler Perry
- Cast:
- Melissa L. Williams, Matt Cedeño, Lenny Thomas, Michelle Nuñez
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- BET+, Paramount+
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 5
Episodes
Episode 1
Children of the New Paradise
2024-08-08 · 39mThe Highest narrowly escapes the FBI as the agents are pursued by the cartel, resulting in a dangerous defense, and Ruth finally comes face-to-face with her daughter Callie.
Current episodeEpisode 2
Il Fin Di Chi Fa Mal
2024-08-08 · 44mRuth looks for a way to get the brainwashed children away from their dangerous new headmaster, Obadiah, and Dikahn interferes in River's attempts to get back into The Highest's good graces.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 3
The Night is Long
2024-08-08 · 43mRuth works desperately to prevent the mass suicide of the Rakudushi members, River faces threats from multiple adversaries, and The Highest's mounting paranoia leads to more bloodshed.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 4
Death Will Bring Death
2024-08-15 · 55mAfter 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.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 5
The Measure
2024-08-22 · 39mThe Highest holds a public trial to find and punish any traitors among the Rakadushi, and River, the new Dikahn, struggles to protect Ruth and Joan when his own loyalty is tested.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 6
Soup Du Jour
2024-08-29 · 43mAfter the fallout from the Gauntlet of Faith, Ruth and River find themselves at deadly odds; when Dikhan finds himself in unfamiliar territory on the compound, he makes a sinister move to regain his power.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 7
Revelations
2024-09-05 · 36mWhen Ruth and River become mortal enemies in the wake of the "First Supper," Ruth is determined to kill or be killed; she makes a fatal mistake.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 8
Of Mothers and Sons
2024-09-12 · 37mRuth faces the terrifying prospect that the truth about her pregnancy will be revealed, and a reconciliation between River and Joan throws a wrench in Lacey and Zane's exit...
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 9
The Sunshine
2025-03-13 · 43mRuth realizes that her secret has been proven to be true, as Lacey is finally pushed over the edge. Meanwhile, Dikahn's fate is revealed by The Raku.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 10
The Song
2025-03-13 · 47mDikahn's fate send The Highest spiraling, and he has visions that hit so close to home they prompt a battle for control between Ruth, River & Obadiah and their new allies.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 11
Sights and Silence
2025-03-13 · 46mThe Highest orders Andrew to find Dikahn's killer, River and Obadiah try to capitalize on The Highest's growing vulnerability and Ruth and Joan attempt to steal from River.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 12
Pieces to be Played
2025-03-13 · 40mAs River and Obadiah jostle for power inside the Rakudushis compound, Ruth sets plans in motion to turn them against one another.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 13
I'm a Solider
2025-03-20 · 43mThe Highest delivers a shocking proposition to Ruth. River tries to outsmart Obadiah who is on a personal mission to destroy him. George and Lewis concoct a plan to escape.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 14
He Lives
2025-04-03 · 40mRuth is forced to convince The Highest of her pregnancy, while contending with River and Obadiah's attempt to have her removed from power.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 15
Going to Battle
2025-04-10 · 44mThe Highest proposes a cruel battle for River while Marva and the ladies prepare for a morose final step.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 16
The Unthinkable
2025-04-17 · 43mThe Highest punishes Ruth with an unspeakable act and River defeats Andrew in a battle for the title of Dikahn.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 17
Into the Blackness
2025-04-24 · 38mThe Highest executes a horrific plan that tests the loyalty of his followers while River, Joan and Zane finally make their play to escape the compound.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 18
Calamity
2025-05-01 · 40mSurrounded 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.
Watch progress · Not trackedCast
Melissa L. Williams
Ruth Truesdale
Matt Cedeño
The Highest/Tyron Luckett
Lenny Thomas
Dikhan
Michelle Nuñez
Zane
Baadja-Lyne Odums
Marva
Blue Kimble
Andrew
Colin McCalla
River
Stevie Baggs Jr.
Oliver
Samantha L Thomas
Paula
Nadege August
Joan