Juanita Jennings

Niles gets everyone involved in his elaborate plans to propose to Daphne.

When Dr. Cox scoffs at reading lines for a patient preparing for a play, J.D. urges Cox and his fellow doctors to do special, unconventional things for their patients.

As Raylan (Timothy Olyphant) looks to keep the Dixie Mafia from unleashing a gang war in Harlan, Rachel’s (Erica Tazel) ex-con brother-in-law Clinton (guest star Larenz Tate) escapes a halfway house to see his twelve-year-old son. And as Rachel struggles to understand Clinton’s complicated role in her sister’s death, white supremacist Kyle Rourke (guest star Michael Mosley) enlists Boyd (Walton Goggins) for a payroll robbery.

While still dealing with the repercussions of Hunter’s death, Star goes to great lengths to assure that the group gets a release date for their album. A frustrated Simone struggles with bullying and Alexandra moves in with Derek despite the hardships they’ve experienced. Meanwhile, Carlotta faces difficult decisions when it comes to managing the group, causing the STAR and EMPIRE worlds to collide as Jamal Lyon (guest star Jussie Smollett) is sought for advice.

A rattled Star is reeling with emotions, while dealing with the sudden reappearance of her father. A huge opportunity for the girls to perform at the record label party is put into jeopardy after they react to learning that Ayanna has hired Rachel Wells (Paris Jackson) as the label’s new social media strategist. Meanwhile, Derek struggles with facing the truth about his fate; Carlotta finds a place of solace; and Cotton begins to bond with her father, Jahil, over their shared pain.