Cookie and Lucious make a move to return to the music game. Andre discovers a questionable way to stand out among his fellow inmates.
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 confronts Damon about why he lied to her; Andre is forced to deal with an unforeseen family complication; Becky and Giselle try to get the star power they need from their first Bossy Media artist; Tiana helps Devon find his sound.
Becky, Hakeem and Andre plan to save Empire by putting on a show with special guests Sevyn Streeter and Ty Dolla $ign; Andre helps Empire by getting help from the last person the Lyons expect.
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.
