Two years have passed since the loss of Empire to Eddie Barker, and Cookie and Lucious are still struggling to rebuild. The family is fractured, each member navigating profound grief and unimaginable loss in isolation. Yet, amidst the wreck…

Cookie and Lucious confront the harsh realities of building an artist without the backing of Empire Entertainment, and their prospects with the promising new talent, Treasure, begin to fade. When two compelling opportunities arise, offerin…

Determined to re-enter the music world, Cookie and Lucious must rally their family and call upon forgotten allies, prepared to make significant sacrifices. Separately, Andre discovers a precarious path to recognition within the prison walls…

The Lyons strive for renewed momentum with a promising new venture taking shape. Cookie and Portia pursue the acquisition of Devon, whose voice possesses the precise quality they desire, while Andre seeks to demonstrate his value to Lucious…

Lucious and Cookie meticulously prepare their newest artist, Devon (guest star Mario), for a premiere listening party, yet harbor doubts about his readiness for such a high-stakes event. Hakeem is resolute in his efforts to persuade Tiana t…

Driven by a shared ambition to expand their roster of artists, Cookie and Lucious engage in a wager: a contest to discover the next great talent. Lucious, envisioning a lucrative connection, bets on encountering a promising rapper at a high…

To align Lyon Family Management and Empire, Lucious must cultivate a working relationship with Jeff Kingsley, a necessary step to revive the career of girl group TBD. Elsewhere, Jamal finds himself increasingly at odds with Cookie’s attempt…

The financial strain of Lyon Family Management begins to fray the bond between Cookie and Lucious. Simultaneously, Kingsley makes a calculated move that delivers significant financial blows to Lucious, prompting Cookie to reflect on their …

The Lyon family's financial stability hangs precariously as the LFM showcase draws near. Kai’s investigation into Empire reveals troubling undercurrents within the corporation, sparking friction with Jamal. Elsewhere, Hakeem and Tiana tenta…

With the Empire within their grasp once more, the Lyons must now dedicate every resource to clearing Lucious and Becky’s names in the data-mining scandal. Simultaneously, Cookie grapples with the shadows of Lucious' past and Jeff Kingsley’s…

The family business stood at a precarious juncture, its reputation hanging in the balance. The Lyons plotted a course to rectify Kingsley's disastrous actions and unveil a revitalized Empire. Lucious and Cookie enlisted an old associate to …

A pivotal opportunity arises for Cookie, one that threatens to disrupt her carefully considered future within the family business. Jamal pours his energy into nurturing Tiana and Treasure’s burgeoning track, striving for success. Elsewhere,…

Empire’s national tour begins in Philadelphia, and with it, a surge of tension. Relationships between Jamal and Kai become fraught, and Treasure suffers a public humiliation during a performance. Meanwhile, Cookie struggles to reconcile her…

News of Andre's health prompts the Lyon family to rally around him, their efforts interwoven with the demands of the ongoing tour. As Cookie and Lucious confront the consequences of their past actions, Kai offers solace to Jamal during the …

With federal scrutiny tightening around Empire, Jeff Kingsley pursues the truth of the events that fractured Lucious and Tracy Kingsley's lives. Elsewhere, Teri and the Lyons offer prayers for Andre’s recovery, while Cookie confronts a diff…

Jamal and Kai’s day holds significance, yet a shadow of conflict looms as AUSA Meghan Conway relentlessly hounds the Lyons. Simultaneously, Damon’s unexpected arrival threatens to unravel Cookie’s carefully guarded past. In a moment of vuln…

AUSA Conway takes Cookie into custody as Lucious confronts echoes of his past. Back at Empire, Becky, Hakeem, and Andre hatch a scheme to revitalize the company: a high-profile event featuring Sevyn Streeter and Ty Dolla $ign. Simultaneousl…

The sting of betrayal sharpens the edges of Cookie and Lucious’s conflict, leaving them to question whether their relationship has reached its inevitable conclusion. Simultaneously, Andre’s fate hangs precariously, and the future of Empire …