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The Rich & The Ruthless

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2017
4 Seasons
23 Episodes
EN
Returning Series
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About

The Rich and The Ruthless, the only black owned daytime drama, is operated by tight fisted, debonair, self-made, Augustus Barringer. When greedy studio executives tell him the show is getting booted off the sound stages after 20 years, he is ready to fight back to stay on the air, even if it means filming his quirky soap opera out of his sleek Hollywood mansion or moving the company to Jamaica!

#professional jealousy

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Episodes

Season 1

E1

Episode 1

Jul 28, 201723m

The Rich and the Ruthless owner, Augustus Barringer does whatever it takes to protect his soap opera before network executive steal it from him. With the R&R cast in turmoil over who will get cut and who won't, it's Lights, Camera, Calamity and Claws on the set.

E2

Episode 2

Jul 28, 201723m

The Rich and the Ruthless cast is furious that they are being kept in the dark and must shoot from the Barringer's Hollywood mansion indefinitely. Add to that threats of pay cuts. WHAT?! Jealousy and backbiting abound as Calysta deals with a fisky producer and takes the high road, supported by her non-nonsense, Grandma Jones, visiting from Mississippi.

E3

Episode 3

Aug 4, 201723m

Adopted daughter, Veronica Barringer, show runner of Rich and the Ruthless is on the war path. Calysta wants to do a remote R&R shoot in Montego Bay with Derrick. Competing actress, Emmy Abernathy, is having an affair with Randall Roberts, Alison's husband behind the scenes. Kitty gets bad news at brunch. Phillip is on the edge. Will he leap?

E4

Episode 4

Aug 11, 201723m

Randall and soap star wife, Alison scheme on how to make the Barringer's life hell. R&R's 8 year old matriarch gives advice to Calysta. Calysta and Derrick get in to a fight in hair and makeup room. Kitty confronts her husband, Augustus. Network executive, Edith Norman meets with Augustus and Randall and turns the business licensing screws tighter. Grandma Jones gets busy with an R&R soap star.

E5

Episode 5

Aug 18, 201723m

The Rich and the Ruthless has moved to Jamaica and is up and running, sort of. They recast Willie Turner's part with legendary Jamaican actor, Samuel Oliver. Calysta and Derrick make up. Calysta has a nightmare. Randall and network executive, Edith attempt to override Augustus and take control of the soap opera. Augustus feels the pressure and collapses on his yacht. A funeral follows.

E6

Episode 6

Aug 25, 201723m

The Rich and the Ruthless team rushes back to Hollywood for a funeral. Kitty hires her bad-boy son, Maximillion Max Barringer without consulting anyone, to work on the show. Kitty makes a comeback. A game changer is in store for at least one Barringer. Cliffhanger.

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About The Rich & The Ruthless

The Rich and The Ruthless, the only black owned daytime drama, is operated by tight fisted, debonair, self-made, Augustus Barringer. When greedy studio executives tell him the show is getting booted off the sound stages after 20 years, he is ready to fight back to stay on the air, even if it means filming his quirky soap opera out of his sleek Hollywood mansion or moving the company to Jamaica! Across 4 seasons and 23 episodes, originally airing on UMC, with status "Returning Series".

The Rich & The Ruthless Cast and Characters

The cast features Victoria Rowell (as Kitty Barringer), Richard Brooks (as Augustus Barringer), Alesha Renee (as Calysta Jeffries), Chrystale Wilson (as Alison Fairchild Roberts), and Hunter Bodine (as Randall Roberts). Their performances are a major reason The Rich & The Ruthless has built such a passionate audience.

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Who is in the cast of The Rich & The Ruthless?

The main cast includes Victoria Rowell, Richard Brooks, Alesha Renee, and Chrystale Wilson, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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When was The Rich & The Ruthless released?

The Rich & The Ruthless first aired in 2017.

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How many seasons and episodes does The Rich & The Ruthless have?

The Rich & The Ruthless currently has 4 seasons and a total of 23 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is The Rich & The Ruthless about?

The Rich and The Ruthless, the only black owned daytime drama, is operated by tight fisted, debonair, self-made, Augustus Barringer. When greedy studio executives tell him the show is getting booted off the sound stages after 20 years, he is ready to fight back to stay on the air, even if it means filming his quirk… It belongs to the Drama genre.

In which language is The Rich & The Ruthless originally available?

The Rich & The Ruthless was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was The Rich & The Ruthless first released?

The Rich & The Ruthless first premiered on July 28, 2017 (2017). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.

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