Synopsis

The tension between Cookie and Angelo intensifies, prompting Lucious to finally acknowledge Angelo as a serious competitor and resolve to challenge him. Elsewhere, Jamal finds himself ready to confront Freda Gatz, a significant step forward in his healing. Meanwhile, Anika’s return to Empire ignites immediate conflict, while Hakeem begins to develop feelings for Nessa, despite the possibility that she is interested in someone else from the Lyon family.