Sara Sevigny

Lucious releases his video and tries to manoeuvre his way back into the CEO position at Empire.

Lucious makes a reckless move for the streaming service that he thinks will make him the most powerful man in music.

Cookie goes to see her mother and deals with their rocky relationship, Lucious and Eddie continue to clash over Empire, and Hakeem tries a career in film.

Eddie attempts to get the board on his side so he can secure his place at Empire, while Lucious and Shine scheme to keep him out. Cookie desperately tries to keep a promise she made to a friend before time is up.

Lucious is forced to make a tough decision to save the company, Eddie proves hard to quell, and Cookie reveals a potential move in the power play.

Lucious and Thirsty attempt to counter Eddie's takeover by presenting him with legal papers. Meanwhile, Cookie reflects on her tumultuous relationship with her mother.