Ruth devises a plan to prevent the cult's mass suicide and win The Highest's favor, Desiree rescues George in the woods, and Theresa shocks the FBI with her demands.

Desiree devises a plan to weed out the Rakudushis, Ruth's persuasive hold over The Highest angers Obadiah, and Joan covers her tracks by deleting incriminating files.

Obadiah takes matters into his own hands to protect the Rakudushi compound, River is determined to save a badly injured Peter, and Ruth takes a drastic step to prove her loyalty.

Theresa goes rogue, Marva is adamant that someone has tampered with her belongings, Manny declares his intentions to marry Zane, and River demands Joan's half of the secret finance password.

Zane is desperately trying to keep her cool as she follows Ruth's direct orders to gain her freedom.

Ruth Truesdale becomes entangled in a scandalous cult of powerful sex-crazed fanatics, with whom she must play along until she can find a way to free herself and her young daughter.