Alex is confronted with the reality of his family's past justas his integrity is questioned at work. The FBI suspects a molein the organization and brings in Special Agent Faber toinvestigate. Faced with testifying under oath and submitting toa polygraph test, Alex must for the first time fight againsthis own moral standards. Meanwhile, Victor finds a new way tokeep tabs on the O'Connors, and Natalie makes a criticalmistake while tracking down a lead.
Rayna's anniversary of her induction into the Grand Ole Opry iscause for celebration and guest starring cameos by countrystars Vince Gill and Lorrie Morgan as themselves. Rayna reachesout to Deacon and her daughters to perform with her, promptingthe girls' hopes of the couple reuniting romantically. Will isuncomfortable when he's paired with an out gay man tocollaborate on songwriting. Sadie is interviewed by RobinRoberts on "Good Morning America" and goes publicabout her private battle.
Joe is shocked to learn that Dani snuck friends in to thehouse, drank wine and then lied about it. He's forced to callFelicia, who insists Dani return home to her immediately.
The award-winning host continues his anarchic talk show. Guestsinclude Hollywood star Will Smith, Australian actress MargotRobbie, starring in Focus, and Wolverine star Hugh Jackman,appearing in Chappie. Plus music from Noel Gallagher performingBallad of the Mighty I.
Guests include double Oscar winner Sean Penn, talking abouthis brilliant career and action thriller The Gunman; comicactress Celia Imrie, appearing in The Second Best ExoticMarigold Hotel; and top comedian Ross Noble, about to joinmusical hit The Producers. Plus music and chat from KellyClarkson, who performs Heartbeat Song.
As the presidential election approaches, Erica finds herselfstrongly supporting candidate Walter Mondale. After learningBeverly always votes for whomever Murray tells her to votefor, Erica sets out to educate her mother and goes horriblywrong when Beverly favors another candidate. Meanwhile, Barrywants to appear on an athletic game show to prove his prowessafter losing a wrestling match.
It's an all-out war when Cookie uncovers Anika's bigbackstabbing secret, and Lucious must come face-to-face withhis longtime rival, Billy Beretti. As the Lyon family ralliesto save Empire Entertainment, all three sons take drasticmeasures: Jamal gets close with famous artist Delphine, Hakeemworks hand-in-hand with Cookie and Andre is pushed way beyondhis limits.