Synopsis

Eddie’s ascent within Empire Entertainment and his efforts to secure the board’s support necessitate a lasting strategy from Lucious and Shine to neutralize him. Simultaneously, Cookie feels a growing urgency to honor a commitment to a friend, fearing time is running out. Elsewhere, escalating tensions within Jamal and Tory's burgeoning band find an unexpected resolution when Preacher Azal offers Jamal a suggestion to harmonize the group.