Jamal is in rehab and things are still rocky between Cookie and Lucious.
Cookie wants to become the co CEO of Empire, but Lucious refuses to step down.
During the announcement of his upcoming album “Inferno,” Leah gets on the stage and Cookie tells the audience who she is. Lucious is heated and the show is abruptly stopped.
“How is that for a shot? Did I hit vital organs?” – Cookie to Lucious
Heated with Cookie’s actions, Lucious wages war.
During a staff meeting, Lucious picks Nessa to perform at the showcase after he learns Cookie wants Tiana to perform.
The family visits Jamal in rehab.
Lucious shocks everyone when he shows up, but Jamal is glad to see everybody.
Jamal says he wants to go back home and work on new music. However, Cookie doesn’t feel like that’s a good idea.
Cookie and Lucious begin arguing and it takes a toll on Jamal’s mental health.
Lucious finds out he’s being investigated for Frank Gathers’ murder.
His lawyer confirms that it’s being suspected he killed Frank, and detectives are hoping a former convict will snitch.
Andre still wants to kill Lucious.
He meets with Shyne and tells him he still wants to take out his father. He has a plan and he’s sticking to it.
The press wants to know about Lucious’ mother but he flips the script.
Lucious tells the press to investigate Angelo for a fatal DUI that took place years ago. He also endorses Angelo’s rival John Meeks for mayor, and offers a cash $300,000 reward for any information that can lead to Angelo’s conviction for the DUI.
Nessa and Tiana clash on stage and end up having a physical confrontation.
During Nessa’s performance at the showcase, and Hakeem brings Tiara on stage to join him. Nessa is furious by their surprise duet, and has some harsh words for Tiarna after the performance.
Tiara returns the harsh words and Nessa pushes her off the stage, before jumping off the stage to continue the fight.
After slapping each other, both ladies end up on the floor rolling around until they are broken up.
Lucious and Cookie leave during the scuffle to confront Jamal’s drug dealer after they learn Jamal quit rehab. They locate Jamal and find him recording a song in the studio.
“Where I’m supposed to be is here. This is my rehab.” – Jamal
Lucious confronts Bam Bam.
Lucious finds out Bam Bam is the former convict who has agreed to testify against him regarding Frank’s murder.
He reminds Bam of all the things he’s done for him, including looking after his daughter. He urges him not to snitch on him when he testifies.
Bam Bam backs out of testifying and Lucious’ half brother Tariq is put on paid leave.
Cookie confronts Jamal about his addiction.
Jamal says he’s so focused on his music now that he has no interest in pills anymore. Cookie is relieved.
Luscious give Anika the head A&R position.
After firing Becky’s arch enemy Xavier, he announces that Anika will serve as the new head of A&R. Becky feels cheated, while Cookie is so pissed she walks out of the staff meeting.
She is furious that Lucious credited Anika to all of Empire’s success.
Cookie later shows up to the studio with a bat and starts destroying awards Lucious received over the years.
“Nothing but a hood rat.” – Lucious
She also uses the bat on Lucious too.
“I gave you three sons b*tch. Three sons. I had a miscarriage b*tch!” – Cookie
Somehow in true Lucious and Cookie fashion, they kiss and start making out. But before they go all the way, Cookie comes to her senses and leaves.
“I said I was done with you. I meant it.” – Cookie to Lucious
What are your thoughts on the episode?
So proud of Cookie!
Am I the only one who doesn’t like Nessa?
I like Nessa, but I feel like she is being pulled and controlled by too many people. I’m waiting for Nessa to break out into who she really is because other than singing, Nessa is just a puppet.
Well said.
Nessa annoys me because she doesn’t have a mind of her own.
Meh episode.
I’m so glad she didn’t give Lucious any this time. I’m tired of him doing her dirty.
The bat scene gave me Lemonade teas. I enjoyed it.