Tyler Perry's Ruthless

The 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.

Ruth 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.

Ruth 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.

After 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.

The Highest suspects 'rats' lurk among the Rakadushi, so he orders River, the new Dikahn, with leading a public trial where cult members will be questioned... and brutally punished.

The fallout from the Gauntlet of Faith leaves Ruth and River at deadly odds, and when Dikahn finds himself in unfamiliar territory, he makes a sinister move to regain his power.

The Highest's growing instability and an FBI blockade make Ruth feel it's kill or be killed, and River strikes up an unexpected deal as he faces the pressures of being the new Dikahn.

Ruth 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 strategy.

Ruth 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.

Dikahn's fate pushes The Highest into a manic spiral, and his visions are too close to home, resulting in a battle for control between Ruth, River, and Obadiah.

The 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.

As River and Obadiah jostle for power inside the Rakudushis compound, Ruth sets plans in motion to turn them against one another. The FBI looks for ways to weaken the Rakudushis and have a special surprise for River that will put new pressure on him.

The Highest delivers a shocking proposition to Ruth, George and Lewis concoct a plan to escape, and River tries to outsmart a vengeful Obadiah.

Ruth must convince The Highest of her pregnancy while contending with River and Obadiah's attempt to have her removed from power, and a murder places Andrew and the guards on high alert.

The FBI brings in a negotiator to finally make headway in their investigation, Marva prepares for a drastic final step, and The Highest proposes a cruel test for River.

River fights Andrew to regain an important title, Agent Millard carefully negotiates for a hostage exchange, and The Highest punishes Ruth with an unspeakable act.

The Highest executes a horrific plan that tests the loyalty of his followers. River, Joan and Zane finally make their play to escape the compound.

Surrounded 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.