Lainey, Erica and Barry plan a big "Risky Business" inspiredparty at her home, just like the movie, while Lainey's dad isout of town. Later, when the party gets out of control,Beverly jumps to the rescue and Lainey is happy to have amother figure like Beverly in her life, but for how long?Meanwhile, Adam's relationship with Dana by talking to her forhours on the phone angers Murray. As a result, Adam tries abunch of new ways to contact her since she's moved away.
Season Two picks up three months after the shocking arrest andincarceration of Empire Entertainment head LUCIOUS LYON(Terrence Howard). Still in federal lockup, Lucious is tryingto run Empire from inside, while a headline-grabbing stateprosecutor hangs her political ambitions on bringing him down -no matter what it takes. Meanwhile, Cookie stages astar-studded #FreeLucious concert in his support, whilescheming with Andre, Hakeem, Anika and the business savvyMimi Whiteman (guest star Marisa Tomei) to finalize the hostiletakeover of Empire.
Michael engages in a fight to the death with Gabriel as Vegasmolders from the havoc of the Amphora; at the same time,William makes a decision that seals the city's fate.Meanwhile,Noma's mysterious past is explored; Arika contemplates herescape; and Claire joins the frontlines to protect her city.
Four returning teen winners come back to compete for ,000and the title of Chopped Grand Champion! Excitement is at anall-time high, as the young cooks open the first baskets andfind a pasta, some jarred seafood, a candy, and a veggie.Breaking down a giant fish is a daunting way to begin theentree round, and scant use of a certain other basketingredient could mean elimination for one young champ. Then inan intense final round, the two remaining teens turn amocktail and a festive cake into a ,000 dessert.