Mark L. Montgomery

Two years after losing Empire to Eddie Barker, Cookie and Lucious are still in the midst of picking up the pieces. The family is now completely dispersed and coping in their own ways after experiencing unimaginable tragedies. Meanwhile, in an effort to reclaim the Lyons’ position in the music industry, Cookie sets her eyes on a talented new singer and rapper, Treasure.

Cookie and Lucious fight to keep Empire in the family; they prepare a concert to get the money needed to trump Eddie's plans; the success of Jamal's new anonymous group climbs; Hakeem tries to make Tiana jealous; Andre must make a decision.

Lucious must make a difficult decision to save the company; Eddie shows no signs of backing down; Cookie reveals a potential upper hand in the power play; Andre makes a power play of his own; the Lyons face Empire's most existential threat yet.