Things heat up between Cookie and Angelo, so Lucious finally recognizes Angelo as a formidable rival and prepares to take him on. Meanwhile, Jamal is finally able to face Freda Gatz, a big first step on his journey to recovery. Also, Anika goes back to work at Empire and instantly causes turmoil, while Hakeem starts falling for Nessa, even though she might be into a different Lyon.
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 .