Synopsis

The production of Empire grinds to a standstill when Calvin and Portia, burdened by the demands of their new producer, Eddie Barker, call for a strike, leaving Cookie to navigate the crisis. Determined to reclaim his former prominence, Lucious orchestrates a deal for Hakeem, unaware of the potential consequences. Elsewhere, a burgeoning romance blossoms between Jamal and Andre, each confessing their affections to their partners, oblivious to the concealed truths surrounding them.