Fair rating?Rise by Sin
Hakeem feels the pressure of his underwhelming fiancée, Laura, as he struggles to find a place for her both in his family and his career. Cookie finally reveals to Jamal the truth behind what happened to Freda's father, prompting Jamal to warn Freda of his family's ulterior motives. Meanwhile, despite his frustration with the family, Jamal makes a sacrifice for Lucious from which it will be hard to recover.
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#3In Season 2of 18 rated episodes
#21All-timeof 102 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.2
2016First airedMay 11, 2016
Guest stars
Andre Royoas Thurston "Thirsty" Rawlings
Leslie Uggamsas Leah Walker
Bre-Zas Freda Gatz
Tasha Smithas Carol Hardaway
Morocco Omarias Tariq
Jamila Velazquezas Laura Calleros
Tobias Truvillionas D-Major
John Juddas TBDClaudette Burchettas Juanita
Jessica Klaasas Sonja
Mike Mohas Steve ChoJameson Cooperas Paramedic #1
Brittany Bakeras MSG ReporterSherman Edwardsas Hollywood 24/7 Reporter
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