Tim Decker

Lucious releases his new music video, as he manipulates and sabotages those around him to regain his CEO position at Empire. Meanwhile, Andre learns more about his grandmother’s mental illness in order to understand his own struggle with bipolar disorder, Anika reveals a big secret to the family and Hakeem leads the big shareholder meeting.

On a call with Station 37, a firefighter is struck by a power line and decides to lash out after her injury. Brett is visited by Scott and Amelia.

Casey (Jesse Spencer) comes to the aid of his sister Christie (guest star Nicole Forester) and faces down his corrupt brother-in-law; while Brett (Kara Killmer) goes above and beyond for a mother in need. Elsewhere; Mills (Charlie Barnett) gets educated on the exciting world of unlicensed private investigation and Dawson (Monica Raymond) begins training with Herrmann (David Eigenberg). Taylor Kinney; Eamonn Walker; Yuri Sardarov; Joe Minoso and Christian Stolte star. Randy Flagler and Edwin Hodge guest star.

After the discovery of a serious medical condition, Mayor Tom Kane must set things in motion for the upcoming gubernatorial primary while attempting to reconnect with his distant wife and estranged daughter.

A new political force enters the race with only a few weeks until the primary. When the City Council stands in Kane's way, Kane and his crew will have to flex their political muscles to stay on top.  Meanwhile, Meredith gets some unsettling news that adds to her growing suspicions that her husband's keeping something from her.