Ep 15. Civil Hands Unclean
- TV14
- May 3, 2017
- 43 min
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7.5 (201)
In Empire season 3 episode 15, entitled "Civil Hands Unclean," tensions are high as Cookie and Lucious continue to battle for control of their empire. Things come to a head when Andre, still grieving over the death of his wife, attempts to take matters into his own hands and wreaks havoc on their business. Meanwhile, Hakeem struggles with the consequences of his actions and tries to make amends with his family.
The episode begins with Cookie and Lucious at odds over a business deal involving a prominent rapper. As they argue back and forth, tensions rise and they both make threats towards each other. Their argument is interrupted when they receive news that Andre has been arrested for assault.
Flashbacks reveal that Andre has been struggling to cope with the loss of his wife, Rhonda. He has been acting out, causing problems at work and pushing away his family. Things come to a head when he confronts a business rival and ends up assaulting him. The police are called and Andre is arrested.
Cookie and Lucious rush to the police station to bail Andre out, but tensions between them only escalate when they both try to take control of the situation. Andre is released, but his outburst has caused significant damage to their company's reputation.
Hakeem, meanwhile, is dealing with the aftermath of his own reckless behavior. He has been caught in a scandal involving a underage girl and is struggling to make amends with his family. His attempts to apologize fall on deaf ears and he is forced to face the consequences of his actions.
As the episode progresses, the tension between Cookie and Lucious becomes even more fraught. They both continue to make power plays, each trying to gain the upper hand. The situation comes to a head when Andre's behavior spirals out of control once again. This time, he puts the entire company at risk and threatens to bring down everything they have worked for.
The episode ends with a cliffhanger, leaving viewers wondering what will happen next. Will Cookie and Lucious be able to overcome their differences and work together to save their business? Or will their rivalry tear them apart for good? Only time will tell in this high stakes drama.