Tyler Perry's Ruthless Season 3, Episode 5: Proving Grounds

1

The Calming

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.

41 min

2

Uncharted Territory

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.

40 min

3

Prepare the Throne

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.

41 min

4

The Highest to Be

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

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5

Proving Grounds

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.

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6

Punishment and Games

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

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7

The Strangers

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.

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8

A Masterful Plan

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

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9

Does The Highest Know

In an attempt to save himself, Malcolm tells Dikahn the truth about Andrew and Dikahn goes on the hunt for Andrew.

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10

The Law of Obedience

Lynn struggles to accept the new way of life that she is a part of, but Dikahn has his mind set on making her understand.

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11

Late Supper

Ruth is searching for Marva. Without her, Ruth knows the Highest will become unstable - more than normal.

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12

Troubling Revelations

Things fall apart at the Compound as secrets are exposed.

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13

The Great Escape

Unexpected visitors arrive at the Rakudushis compound.

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14

Dilapidated

Dikahn and Sheriff Conley team up to try and capture Andrew, while Ruth has The Highest right where she wants him.

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15

The Pencil Sharpener

After Brian tells Andrew what happened to Lynn, they discuss plans of escape.

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16

Lesson Learned

An injured Brian and Andrew are at odds while tied up, but realize they may need each other in the end if they have any chance of survival.

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17

Just Keep Breathing

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.

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18

No Mercy

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

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19

When The Tables Turn

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.

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20

Dance of Punishment

As the friends await word on Mike's condition at the hospital, John gets an unexpected visitor, Alice tries to comfort Pam, and an inconsolable Bill lashes out at Regina.

41 min

21

Just One More Time

Dikahn is finally set free and Marva continues with her number one mission, to dethrone Ruth.

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22

Enough Is Enough

Aaron stumbles upon the true ways of the Rakudushis and has major doubts about this being the right place for he and Laura.

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