Tyler Perry's Ruthless

Oliver's escape attempt hits a snag, Ruth tries to quiet The Highest's wrath, River brings Joan back to her senses, Dikahn seeks Marva's help, and Andrew finds himself in a standoff.

Brian tails Sheriff Conley responding to a call, Joan makes a gruesome discovery, Dikahn confronts Ruth about her relationship with The Highest, and Paula and Lacey take desperate measures.

Paula and Lacey find themselves in a dangerous situation, Ruth works to undermine Marva's authority, The Highest tasks Joan with a new assignment, and Brian gets a shock.

Paula and Lacey face new obstacles, Ruth discovers Marva's culinary secret, and The Highest makes a series of shocking pronouncements.

As pressure mounts for the Rakudushi, The Highest grows paranoid that his subordinates are betraying the cause, while Dikahn begins to catch on to River's financial scheme.

Marva asks to purchase pregnancy tests to keep up with the expecting, but she really wants to keep up with Ruth.

Andrew is shocked when fellow undercover agent Malcolm arrives with Lynn, River describes The Highest's mounting paranoia and violence, and Ruth needs Joan's help to fake a pregnancy.

Dikahn once again becomes suspicious of Andrew, after questioning FBI Agent Brian Rollins.

Andrew's undercover operation gets revealed to Dikahn, River steps in to help Zane, Brian and Lynn suffer in captivity, and Elder Mother Marva doubts the legitimacy of Ruth's pregnancy.

Ruth teaches Zane how to reclaim her power, Elder Mother Marva gets a nasty wake-up call when she reports Dikahn's cruelty, and Malcolm makes a risky choice to save his own life.

River fears a full-scale betrayal by The Highest, Marva takes her punishment trailer stint in stride, and Ruth learns the truth about Andrew.

Dikahn searches for Andrew, Ruth challenges Marva's authority when a secret about The Highest is exposed, and unexpected visitors at the gates put the camp on high alert.

Joan gets some surprising news about two aspiring Raku members, Lewis recruits River to help secure the compound, and Brian and Lynn's escape hits a snag.

Andrew finds himself in a standoff with Dikahn's men and Sheriff Conley, Marva enlists Zane to bring Lacey back into the fold, and Ruth has The Highest right where she wants him.

The Highest becomes suspicious of Dikahn and Ruth's relationship, Brian blames Andrew for leaving him defenseless, and River offers Zane a solution for Manny's unwelcomed advances.

River is hesitant to visit an injured Lacey, Zane tends to the camp's guests, and after a day spent as Malcolm's hostage, Ruth comes up with a plan that unleashes Marva's fury.

Ruth and Marva face off in front of The Highest after Malcolm's failed escape, Laura and Aaron are granted entry to the compound, and Lacey makes a rash decision.

The Highest loses confidence in Dikahn's leadership abilities, Lacey's rash decision has serious consequences, and Ruth and River show new recruits Laura and Aaron around the compound.

Dikahn and Marva are sent to the punishment trailer, Zane acts strangely after earning The Highest's favor through an act of violence, and Laura and Aaron make a surprising disclosure.

Aaron grows increasingly suspicious of the Raku despite Laura wanting to stay, Malcolm negotiates for his freedom, and loyal Marva refuses to believe Ruth's grim warning about Zane.

Zane tries to save Marva from The Highest's wrath, Manny finds unexpected help for his injury, Dikahn is finally set free, and Laura confides in Joan about her rocky marriage.

Aaron stumbles upon the true ways of the Rakudushi and reconsiders his and Laura's stay at the compound, and Andrew must make a difficult decision to get back in The Highest's good graces.