Sara Sevigny

Lucious makes a reckless move for the streaming service that he thinks will make him the most powerful man in music.

Lucious releases his video and tries to manoeuvre his way back into the CEO position at Empire.

Lucious is forced to make a tough decision to save the company, Eddie proves hard to quell, and Cookie reveals a potential move in the power play.

Cookie tries to convince the board that Lucious is fine. Eddie helps Lucious in the studio. Detective Pamela Rose has some information.

Eddie attempts to get the board on his side so he can secure his place at Empire, while Lucious and Shine scheme to keep him out. Cookie desperately tries to keep a promise she made to a friend before time is up.

Cookie and Lucious' battle to keep Empire in their hands leads them to organise a concert to fund their take-down of Eddie. Meanwhile, Jamal's anonymous group continues to be a success.