Lucious must defend Empire's IPO launch after controversies arise around one of his artists being involved in a shooting, and Cookie proves to be invaluable by helping Lucious turn a crisis into a triumph. Competition between Lucious and Cookie heats up when Cookie hears of Lucious's plan to stage a huge performance for Hakeem - but not Jamal. Meanwhile, the police begin to investigate Bunkie's murder.
Elenco: Terrence Howard , Taraji P. Henson , Bryshere Y. Gray , Jussie Smollett , Trai Byers , Ta'Rhonda Jones , Serayah , Gabourey Sidibe , Grace Byers , Andre Royo , Xzibit , Kaitlin Doubleday , Alejandro Cordoba , A.Z. Kelsey , Kevin Wigfall , Terrell Carter , Rhyon Nicole Brown , Rumer Willis , Nicole Ari Parker , Morocco Omari , Chet Hanks , Malik Yoba , Vivica A. Fox .