Lucious and Cookie become concerned that their new artist, Devon, won't handle the pressure. Meanwhile, Hakeem tries to convince Tiana that he has grown up.
Cookie and Lucious discover just how difficult it is to launch an artist without Empire's resources. Meanwhile, Jamal decides to return to New York.
Cookie and Lucious make a move to return to the music game. Andre discovers a questionable way to stand out among his fellow inmates.
The Lyon family's financial prospects hang in the balance as the label showcase approaches. Kai digs up some dirt at Empire, but Jamal is unimpressed. Andre wonders whether he made the right choice.
As Cookie and Lucious deal with each other's betrayals, they wonder if this could be the end for their relationship; Andre's life hangs in the balance.
