Empire season 3 episode 14 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Cookie grapples with her feelings for Lucious while supporting Angelo, who wins the Democratic mayoral primary. Lucious' complicated past with Giuliana in Las Vegas resurfaces as she manipulates him into backing Andre's Vegas deal. Tory Ash's comeback, performing a song Lucious wrote for Giuliana, sparks a rivalry with Nessa. Angelo's public proposal to Cookie on TV backfires when she admits her unresolved feelings for Lucious, leading to a heated argument and damaging his campaign. The Lyon family faces internal conflicts, and Anika's betrayal to the FBI against Lucious and Cookie is exposed. The episode culminates with Diana Dubois vowing revenge against the Lyons, setting the stage for further conflict.

Full Episode S03E14 Recap

### Empire - The Devil's Chord - **The Mayoral Victory**: Angelo Dubois wins the Democratic mayoral primary. Cookie, unsure of her feelings, debates coming clean to Angelo about her past. - **Lucious and Giuliana's Past**: Flashbacks reveal Lucious and Giuliana's complicated history in Las Vegas. Giuliana, seeking to repay a debt to Lucious, urges him to support Andre's Vegas deal. - **Cookie's Dilemma**: Cookie struggles with her lingering feelings for Lucious and her growing commitment to Angelo. - **Tory Ash's Comeback**: Tory Ash, under Lucious' guidance, makes a comeback with a song initially written for Giuliana, causing tension with Nessa and Andre. - **Angelo's Proposal**: On live TV, Angelo proposes to Cookie, who hesitates, revealing her unresolved feelings for Lucious. - **Cookie's Confession and Angelo's Reaction**: Cookie's admission about her kiss with Lucious and her feelings lead to a heated argument with Angelo, damaging his campaign. - **Giuliana's Plan with Lucious**: Giuliana manipulates Lucious into supporting Andre's Vegas deal to settle her own scores. - **The Empire's Internal Struggles**: The Lyon family faces internal conflicts, with Andre pushing for the Vegas deal and Jamal and Hakeem supporting Cookie's happiness. - **The FBI Sting**: Anika collaborates with the FBI against Lucious and Cookie but is exposed by Lucious, leading to Tariq's downfall. - **Diana Dubois' Vow for Revenge**: After Angelo's public humiliation, his mother, Diana, vows to destroy the Lyons. - **Tory's Performance and Nessa's Backlash**: Tory's performance of Lucious' song leads to a clash with Nessa and Andre, igniting a new rivalry within Empire. - **The Climax**: The episode ends with the Lyons facing multiple threats - Angelo's tarnished campaign, Diana's revenge, and internal battles over the Vegas deal. ### Scenes: #### Angelo's Victory and Cookie's Confession - Cookie and Angelo celebrate his victory. - Cookie admits her unresolved feelings for Lucious to Angelo. #### Lucious and Giuliana's Flashback - Lucious reminisces about his past dealings with Giuliana in Las Vegas. #### Tory Ash's Comeback - Tory Ash performs a song Lucious wrote for Giuliana, igniting a rivalry with Nessa. #### Angelo's Live TV Proposal - Angelo proposes to Cookie on The Grant Kelly Show. - Cookie hesitates, admitting her feelings for Lucious. #### Cookie and Angelo's Fallout - Angelo confronts Cookie about her feelings for Lucious. - Their heated argument damages Angelo's campaign. #### Giuliana's Manipulation - Giuliana convinces Lucious to support Andre's Vegas deal. #### The Lyon Family's Internal Conflicts - The Lyons debate over Cookie's potential marriage and Andre's Vegas deal. #### The FBI Sting and Tariq's Downfall - Anika works with the FBI against Lucious and Cookie. - Lucious exposes Anika's betrayal, leading to Tariq's arrest. #### Diana Dubois' Threat - Diana Dubois vows to destroy the Lyons after Angelo's public embarrassment. #### Tory's Performance and the Empire's New Rivalry - Tory's performance leads to a clash with Nessa and Andre, setting up a new conflict within Empire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Democratic mayoral primary in this episode of Empire?

Angelo Dubois won the Democratic mayoral primary.

Does Cookie Lyon still have feelings for Lucious?

Yes, Cookie admits she still has unresolved feelings for Lucious.

What is the relationship between Lucious and Giuliana?

Lucious and Giuliana have a complicated past involving a deal in Las Vegas.

What song does Tory Ash perform in the episode?

Tory Ash performs a song that Lucious originally wrote for Giuliana.

What happens during Angelo's proposal to Cookie?

Angelo proposes to Cookie on live TV, but she hesitates to accept, revealing her feelings for Lucious.

How does Angelo react to Cookie's confession about Lucious?

Angelo becomes angry and confronts Cookie, leading to a public argument.

What is Giuliana's motive for supporting Andre's Vegas deal?

Giuliana is trying to repay a debt to Lucious and manipulate him into supporting the deal.

What internal conflicts are the Lyon family facing?

The Lyons are dealing with tensions over Cookie's potential marriage to Angelo and Andre's push for the Vegas deal.

What role does Anika play in the FBI's investigation?

Anika collaborates with the FBI against Lucious and Cookie but is eventually exposed.

What vow does Diana Dubois make?

Diana Dubois vows to destroy the Lyons after Angelo's public humiliation.

How does Tory Ash's performance affect her relationship with Nessa?

Tory's performance of Lucious' song for Giuliana ignites a rivalry with Nessa.

What is the outcome of Tariq's involvement with the FBI?

Tariq's plan against Lucious and Cookie fails, leading to his downfall.

How does Angelo's campaign get affected by his argument with Cookie?

Angelo's campaign suffers damage due to the public argument with Cookie.

What does Lucious do about Anika's betrayal?

Lucious exposes Anika's collaboration with the FBI, leading to Tariq's arrest.

What new conflict arises within Empire?

A new conflict arises between Tory Ash and Nessa, influenced by Lucious' past with Giuliana.

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