Empire: Season 2

The Devils Are Here

44min - Still in federal lockup, Lucious is trying to run Empire from inside.

Without a Country

45min - Cookie and her cohorts decide to start their own record label, but it's off to a bumpy start when everyone has different visions for the new company.

Fires of Heaven

45min - Cookie and Anika secretly work together behind Lucious' back to pull off a surprise performance that catches the eye of Pitbull (guest-starring as himself).

Poor Yorick

45min - The Lyons are still split into warring factions, but they all decide to shoot a music video that will capitalize on Hakeem and Jamal's duet from Hakeem's leaked album, a collaboration that will benefit both companies.

Be True

45min - Cookie and Anika work together with Laz to throw "Cookie Lyon's Block Party," a big event to launch their company, showcase their artists and premiere a signature Dynasty anthem written by Hakeem. Meanwhile, Jamal works with Ne-Yo, Hakeem begins a romance

A High Hope for a Low Heaven

45min - Lucious and Cookie must put aside their differences and work together to protect their family and keep them out of danger. Andre works to shut down a division at Empire, until he discovers a disciple in the midst of Lucious' Gutter Life records.

True Love Never

45min - Lucious begins to strategize the ascension of Empire from record label into global music monolith. Meanwhile, Andre has to twist his newfound values to achieve a delicate balance between his faith and his career.

My Bad Parts

44min - Lucious releases a rap by Freda challenging Hakeem as his heir. Not to be outdone in Lucious' eyes, Hakeem fires back at Freda with a rap battle challenge that could put Lyon Dynasty's future in danger.

Sinned Against

44min - Cookie and her sister, Candace (guest star Vivica A. Fox), team up with a former prison mate (guest star Rosie O'Donnell) to rescue their sister, Carol.

Et Tu, Brute?

Et Tu, Brute

44min - Lucious makes a reckless play for the streaming service that he believes will make him the most powerful man in music, only to learn that the entire business strategy was part of a scheme that might jeopardize everything for which he has worked so hard.

Death Will Have His Day

44min - After losing the company he built, Lucious announces he will stop at nothing to regain his power, but Cookie has her own way of handling things.

A Rose by Any Other Name

44min - With Hakeem acting as Empire’s CEO, Camilla sinks her claws further and further into him. The rest of the Lyon family tries to get him to rejoin their side, but Hakeem has his own plan.

The Tameness of a Wolf

44min - Tensions between Lucious and his sons continue to rise. Back at Lyon Dynasty, Lucious aims to direct his most emotional and honest music video yet and recreates a traumatic interaction with his mother for the new single.

Time Shall Unfold

Time Shall Unfold

45min - Lucious releases his new music video, as he manipulates and sabotages those around him to regain his CEO position at Empire.

More Than Kin

45min - With help from Andre, Lucious hosts a fundraiser, as part of his campaign to prove to the board that he should return as Empire's CEO. Meanwhile, Hakeem must decide whether he wants to be a father to his and Anika's child.

The Lyon Who Cried Wolf

45min - A wrench is thrown into Lucious’ deeply personal music video about his mother when Andre discovers a dark secret.

Rise by Sin

45min - Hakeem feels the pressure of his underwhelming fiancée, Laura, as he struggles to find a place for her both in his family and his career.

Past Is Prologue

Past Is Prologue

45min - After a life-changing experience, Jamal refuses to make music until his family ends its seemingly endless cycle of violence and fighting.