James T. Alfred

The Intelligence Unit find protocol blocking the route to justice after a diplomat becomes implicated in a murder.

Lucious, eager to assert his power, releases a rap by Freda challenging Hakeem as his heir. Not to be outdone in Lucious’ eyes, Hakeem fires back at Freda with a rap battle challenge that could put Lyon Dynasty’s future in danger. Meanwhile, Cookie gets a special visit from her spitfire sister, Candace, Jamal is working on landing a major sponsorship deal and Anika receives some life changing news.

Cookie and Lucious learn the difficulties of launching an artist without Empire Entertainment's resources. When they receive offers to launch them back into power, they make a surprising decision.

Chicago is bankrupt and a team of receivers pour in to take control of the city. However, losing his mayoral power isn't the biggest danger to Kane, as various enemies are threatening to expose his illness and corruption.

Kane eliminates longtime members of his political machine; Meredith and Emma reject Kane's efforts to reconnect.

Kane grows increasingly infatuated with his new senior aide, Mona Fredricks, allowing himself to get swept up in her passion for the subsidised housing project.