Empire
Overview
Empire delves into the tumultuous world of a music mogul and his family, revealing the fierce competition among his three sons and ex-wife as they vie for control of the family business. As loyalties are tested and secrets unfold, each character grapples with ambition, betrayal, and the desire for power. The series explores the complexities of family dynamics against the backdrop of the music industry, showcasing how love and rivalry intertwine in the pursuit of success and legacy. Tensions rise as they navigate their intertwined fates in this gripping drama.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Lucious Lyon, the dominant force in the music industry for years, faces a turning point when he discovers he is seriously ill. This revelation forces ...
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2
The Outspoken King
Lucious finds himself in a tight spot as he must protect Empire's IPO launch after one of his artists gets caught up in a shooting incident. Meanwhile...
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3
The Devil Quotes Scripture
The Lyons travel to Philadelphia, experiencing a glimpse of the life they might have led if Lucious hadn't found fame. Lucious encourages Hakeem's bud...
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4
False Imposition
Lucious makes a bold move to lure a chart-topping sensation away from his competitor at Safe House Records. At the same time, Jamal finds it challengi...
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5
Dangerous Bonds
Cookie is startled when she receives an anonymous gift from someone she suspects may have sinister intentions linked to her past in prison. At the sam...
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6
Out, Damned Spot
Vernon finds himself in a rather complicated predicament. At the same time, Jamal's ascent to fame is accompanied by a surge of ambition that could je...
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7
Our Dancing Days
Hakeem and Jamal's rivalry intensifies while Lucious strives to present Empire Entertainment as a close-knit, family-oriented business. At the same ti...
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8
The Lyon's Roar
The Lyon family unites to create a legacy album featuring Lucious, Hakeem, and Jamal. Cookie and Camilla finally confront each other, while Andre batt...
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9
Unto the Breach
Chaos erupts when Cookie discovers Anika's shocking betrayal, forcing Lucious to confront his old adversary, Billy Beretti. As the Lyon family unites ...
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10
Sins of the Father
Andre embarks on a fresh musical collaboration with Michelle, while a figure from Lucious' history, Angie, reappears. As tensions rise, Lucious hosts ...
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11
Die But Once
Jamal and Lucious are making progress in developing a music-focused bond, but once again, Lucious is hiding a secret that could alter the course of th...
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12
Who I Am
Hakeem contemplates flirting with a rival as he strategizes his next career move. At the same time, Cookie is busy devising her own scheme.
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1
The Devils Are Here
While Lucious remains in federal prison, he attempts to manage Empire from behind bars, facing off against a determined state prosecutor who is willin...
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2
Without a Country
Cookie and her team embark on the ambitious venture of launching their own record label, but things quickly get complicated due to their differing ide...
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3
Fires of Heaven
Anika and her team collaborate in secret to orchestrate a surprise performance that impresses Pitbull. At the same time, Lucious seeks out Frank Gathe...
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4
Poor Yorick
The Lyons remain divided into rival groups, yet they come together to film a music video that highlights Hakeem and Jamal's duet from Hakeem's leaked ...
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5
Be True
At Lyon Dynasty, Cookie and Anika team up with Laz to organize "Cookie Lyon’s Block Party," a major event aimed at launching their brand, highlighti...
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6
A High Hope for a Low Heaven
Lucious and Cookie are forced to put aside their conflicts and unite as parents to safeguard their family from threats. Jamal is determined to return ...
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7
True Love Never
Lucious starts planning to elevate Empire from a record label to an influential global music powerhouse, focusing on forming a partnership with Jago, ...
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8
My Bad Parts
Lucious, determined to showcase his dominance, drops a rap by Freda that directly confronts Hakeem's position as his successor. In retaliation, Hakeem...
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9
Sinned Against
Cookie joins forces with her sister, Candace, and a former prison companion to save their sister, Carol. At Empire, Jamal works alongside the renowned...
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10
Et Tu, Brute
Lucious takes a risky gamble on a streaming service he thinks will elevate him to the top of the music industry, only to discover that this ambitious ...
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11
Death Will Have His Day
Following the collapse of his empire, Lucious declares that he will do whatever it takes to reclaim his influence, but Cookie has her own strategies i...
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12
A Rose by Any Other Name
As Hakeem takes charge as CEO of Empire, Camilla becomes increasingly manipulative, drawing him deeper into her influence. The Lyon family makes effor...
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13
The Tameness of a Wolf
As conflicts escalate between Lucious and his sons, he focuses on creating his most heartfelt music video to date at Lyon Dynasty, drawing inspiration...
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14
Time Shall Unfold
Lucious launches his latest music video while cunningly undermining those in his path to reclaim his role as CEO of Empire. At the same time, Andre de...
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15
More Than Kin
With Andre's assistance, Lucious organizes a fundraiser aimed at convincing the board that he deserves to reclaim his position as CEO of Empire. At th...
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16
The Lyon Who Cried Wolf
Lucious faces a setback in creating a heartfelt music video dedicated to his mother when Andre uncovers a troubling secret. At the same time, Hakeem a...
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17
Rise by Sin
Hakeem grapples with the challenges posed by his lackluster fiancé, Laura, as he tries to integrate her into both his family and his professional lif...
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18
Past Is Prologue
Following a transformative event, Jamal vows to stop creating music until his family breaks free from their ongoing cycle of conflict and violence. At...
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1
Light in Darkness
Lucious is determined to establish his musical legacy through his streaming platform, but he finds himself at odds with his half-brother, Tariq. Tariq...
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2
Sin That Amends
Struggling to adapt to life after his shooting, Jamal partners with businessman Angelo Dubois to raise awareness about gun violence by organizing a su...
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3
What Remains Is Bestial
Cookie reaches out to her superstar friend Kitty for help in getting Jamal to record a new song, aiming to help him conquer his stage fright. Meanwhil...
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4
Cupid Kills
As tensions rise between Cookie and Angelo, Lucious begins to see Angelo as a serious threat and gears up to confront him. Meanwhile, Jamal takes a si...
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5
One Before Another
Lucious and Andre are on edge, anticipating Shine's response after their recent business deal took a turn for the worse. Meanwhile, Jamal, still nervo...
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6
Chimes at Midnight
Empire experiences a major hack, leading to tensions among artists and within the Lyon family. Seizing the opportunity, Andre aims to demonstrate his ...
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7
What We May Be
Cookie seeks advice from Candace on how to create an impressive family dinner for Angelo's mother, Diane. At the same time, old home movies prompt Coo...
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8
The Unkindest Cut
Andre undermines Tiana's major moment at a fashion event, hoping to elevate Nessa's profile instead. At the same time, Tariq collaborates with Leah to...
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9
A Furnace For Your Foe
Cookie tries to boost Angelo's popularity in his mayoral campaign by organizing a free concert in the park. At the same time, the FBI intensifies its ...
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10
Sound & Fury
Following a lethal missile strike aimed at Angelo, Lucious reveals his upcoming music venture, Inferno, and makes it clear he’s ready for a showdown...
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11
Play On
Cookie strives to build a relationship with Angelo but is haunted by feelings of guilt from her encounter with Lucious. At the same time, Leah enlists...
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12
Strange Bedfellows
Angelo stumbles upon a troubling revelation that makes him worry Cookie's history could jeopardize his aspirations of becoming Mayor. Anika finds hers...
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13
My Naked Villainy
Hakeem hosts an unforgettable 21st birthday bash, broadcasting the celebration live on Empire Xstream. At the same time, the Lyons grow wary of Anika'...
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14
Love Is a Smoke
Cookie drops some surprising news on Lucious that leaves him feeling anxious about what lies ahead. In an attempt to provoke jealousy in Cookie, Giuli...
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15
Civil Hands Unclean
Angelo and Cookie’s relationship takes a dark turn, causing her to doubt her choices. Hakeem, upon his return to Empire Xstream, boldly asks Lucious...
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16
Absent Child
The Lyons suspect that the Dubois family is behind their recent turmoil, but with no one willing to share any details, Cookie decides to take action h...
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17
Toil and Trouble (1)
After Cookie finds herself banned from Leviticus Vegas, she gathers a group of her closest allies to plot revenge against Giuliana and snatch her secr...
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18
Toil and Trouble (2)
As Lucious prepares for the grand opening of Empire Las Vegas with Giuliana by his side, Cookie assembles her own group of supporters to create chaos ...
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1
Noble Memory
To mark the 20th Anniversary of Empire, Lucious steps out for his first public event since the Las Vegas explosion, yet he remains devoid of any memor...
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2
Full Circle
Leah continues to label Lucious as a monster, prompting him to slip away in search of his identity before the explosion. Cookie becomes frantic when s...
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3
Evil Manners
After Cookie's credit application is turned down, she reflects on her time in prison and draws parallels between her former hardships and her current ...
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4
Bleeding War
When Cookie reveals that the top album in Empire's 20-For-20 will be determined through a competition among the label's leading artists, Jamal is insp...
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5
The Fool
When Lucious' memory secret comes to light, Cookie tries to reassure the board by inviting the media to witness him produce the inaugural 20 for 20 al...
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6
Fortune Be Not Crost
The Lyon family unites as Anika and Hakeem enter a fierce custody battle for Bella. While they trust Hakeem’s parenting skills, they're caught off g...
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7
The Lady Doth Protest
Production on Empire's 20-For-20 grinds to a standstill when Calvin and Portia, overwhelmed by their new producer, Eddie Barker, decide to go on strik...
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8
Cupid Painted Blind
As Cookie and Lucious observe Diana DuBois' elaborate plan develop, they decide to take action. At the same time, Andre finds himself descending into ...
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9
Slave to Memory
Cookie and Lucious create a detailed strategy to eliminate Diana Dubois and her family for good. Meanwhile, Andre is on the mend after his mental heal...
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10
Birds in the Cage
Nurse Claudia elevates her commitment to an alarming extreme by abducting Lucious. In a desperate bid to locate him, Cookie must act swiftly, relying ...
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11
Without Apology
As Eddie inches closer to a profitable tech agreement, he understands the urgent need to revamp Empire’s image. Cookie jumps into action when a form...
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12
Sweet Sorrow
A health crisis involving the Lyon family sends shockwaves through Empire, but Cookie manages to keep everything running smoothly. Andre and Jamal wor...
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13
Of Hardiness is Mother
Despite Lucious urging Cookie to relax, she feels compelled to act when she hears troubling news about a former friend. At the same time, Tiana's late...
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14
False Face
Lucious and Thirsty attempt to thwart Eddie's takeover by presenting him with legal documents. As Cookie reflects on her tumultuous relationship with ...
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15
A Lean and Hungry Look
Eddie is determined to secure his position at Empire Entertainment and win over the board, but Lucious and Shine are on a mission to find a lasting wa...
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16
Fair Terms
Cookie's long-awaited visit to her mother forces them to face their tangled history together. At the same time, Lucious and Eddie are locked in a fier...
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17
Bloody Noses and Crack'd Crowns
Cookie and Lucious are determined to keep Empire within the family, organizing a livestream concert to raise funds to outmaneuver Eddie's schemes. At ...
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18
The Empire Unpossess'd
With the Empire ownership bid presentation approaching, Lucious finds himself faced with a tough choice that could determine the fate of both the comp...
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1
Steal from the Thief
Two years after Eddie Barker took control of Empire, Cookie and Lucious are still trying to rebuild their lives. The family has become fractured, each...
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2
Pay for Their Presumptions
Cookie and Lucious face the challenges of promoting an artist without the backing of Empire Entertainment, putting their partnership with newcomer Tre...
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3
Pride
Cookie and Lucious are determined to re-enter the music industry, but they'll require the support of the entire family and former associates, all of w...
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4
Love All, Trust a Few
The Lyon family is determined to regain their rhythm as they embark on an exciting new project. Cookie and Portia are eager to secure Devon, whose uni...
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5
The Depth of Grief
Lucious and Cookie are gearing up for a premiere listening party for their new artist, Devon (guest star Mario), but they’re anxious about whether h...
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6
What Is Done
Determined to recruit new artists, Cookie and Lucious challenge each other to a race. Lucious tries his luck at a high-stakes poker game, hoping to di...
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7
Treasons, Stratagems, and Spoils
To foster a connection between Lyon Family Management and Empire, Lucious needs to cooperate with Jeff Kingsley to help revive girl group TBD. At the ...
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8
Master of What is Mine Own
The financial strain of managing Lyon Family Management begins to create tension between Cookie and Lucious. When Kingsley executes a bold maneuver th...
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9
Had It From My Father
As the Lyon family prepares for the upcoming LFM showcase, their financial stability hangs in the balance. While investigating Empire for an exposé, ...
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10
My Fault Is Past
As the Lyons inch closer to regaining control of Empire, they must go to great lengths to clear Lucious and Becky of any wrongdoing in the datamining ...
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11
In Loving Virtue
With the family business's reputation at stake, the Lyons come together to find a way to rectify Kingsley's blunders and launch a revamped Empire. Luc...
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12
Shift and Save Yourself
Cookie receives a tempting job opportunity that could jeopardize her future in the family business. Meanwhile, Jamal puts in significant effort to ens...
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13
Hot Blood, Hot Thoughts, Hot Deeds
As Empire kicks off its national tour in Philadelphia, tensions rise and prideful clashes erupt. Jamal and Kai find their relationship taking unexpect...
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14
Without All Remedy
Upon hearing about Andre's health issues, the Lyon family rallies together to support him while still trying to keep the tour on track. As Cookie and ...
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15
A Wise Father That Knows His Own Child
With the FBI tightening their grip on Empire, Jeff Kingsley is determined to uncover the real story behind the incident involving Lucious and Tracy Ki...
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16
Never Doubt I Love
Jamal and Kai are celebrating a significant occasion, but tension looms as AUSA Meghan Conway relentlessly targets the Lyons. In the midst of the fest...
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17
My Fate Cries Out
Cookie is taken away by AUSA Conway, while Lucious finds himself confronted by his history. Meanwhile, Becky, Hakeem, and Andre come together to hatch...
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18
The Roughest Day
As Cookie and Lucious confront their mutual betrayals, they begin to question whether their relationship can survive. At the same time, Andre's life t...
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1
What Is Love
Lucious is now a fugitive, evading capture by the Feds. In the meantime, Cookie immerses herself in her ventures beyond Empire, launching a daytime ta...
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2
Got on My Knees to Pray
As Lucious remains in hiding, Cookie challenges Damon about the deception he’s been hiding from her. At the same time, Andre finds himself faced wit...
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3
You Broke Love
As Lucious’ scheme to evade the Feds reaches a critical point, Cookie faces a perilous predicament involving Damon. Andre struggles with the hauntin...
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4
Tell the Truth
A joyous family gathering reunites the Lyon family, but tensions quickly surface as disagreements arise. Lucious is frustrated with the direction of E...
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5
Stronger Than My Rival
Lucious, consumed by his history, seeks to reconcile with a former friend he wronged. Meanwhile, Cookie struggles for dominance within the household, ...
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6
Heart of Stone
Candace and Carol whisk Cookie away to Miami for a girls' getaway, hoping to distract her from her thoughts of Lucious. Following a troubling encounte...
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7
Good Enough
Cookie comes to the realization that her true passion lies in music, prompting her to take steps to re-enter the industry by organizing an event to pr...
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8
Do You Remember Me
As Cookie returns to the music scene, she encounters an incredibly talented artist that Lucious had overlooked in the past. Meanwhile, Lucious enjoys ...
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9
Remember the Music
Hakeem voices his worries about Lucious altering the Empire movie script, prompting Lucious and Cookie to reminisce about the journey that shaped Empi...
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10
Cold Cold Man
Cookie grows increasingly annoyed with Lucious, who can't seem to grasp that their relationship has ended. After the ladies of Bossy are overlooked fo...
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11
Can't Truss 'Em
The Lyons experience a devastating loss that compels one family member to confront lingering trauma from their past. At the same time, Andre grapples ...
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12
Talk Less
Lucious is on the lookout for a record deal for Yana, but he receives unexpected responses from the label executives. At the same time, Cookie grapple...
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13
Come Undone
Cookie is still hiding her secret from her sisters, but Lucious believes it's time for her to reveal the truth to move ahead. With Treasure unable to ...
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14
I Am Who I Am
During their road trip, Cookie, Candace, and Carol find themselves reminiscing about their childhood, revealing some painful secrets along the way. Lu...
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15
Love Me Still
With the wedding day fast approaching, Teri's anxieties about Andre's temper are becoming increasingly pronounced. At the same time, Cookie stumbles u...
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16
We Got Us
Following Andre's emotional collapse, Cookie and Lucious decide to have him admitted to the same rehabilitation center as Leah. The guilt Cookie exper...
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17
Over Everything
Lucious remains at the helm of Empire and uncovers some of Andre's business blunders through Kelly Patel's insights. At the same time, Cookie faces si...
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18
Home Is on the Way
As the Bossyfest launch unfolds and the battle for Empire's control intensifies, Cookie contemplates her journey and the woman she has evolved into. M...
