Fair rating?Bleeding War
The race is on when Cookie announces that the number one album for Empire's 20-For-20 will be a competition between all of the label's top artists, giving Jamal a bold idea for his newest song. On the heels of Bella's first birthday, the family plans a special "Prince and Princesses"-themed birthday party, including a special Prince tribute, but the special day brings back haunting memories for one of the Lyons. Meanwhile, Lucious is at a crossroads, as he tries to put to rest the anger from his past life.
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#3In Season 4of 18 rated episodes
#3All-timeof 102 rated episodes
+0.2vs season avgSeason 4 averages 7.8
2017First airedOctober 18, 2017
Guest stars
Ashley Livingstonas Chicken
Taye Diggsas Angelo DuBois
Phylicia Rashadas Diana DuBoisMarcell Johnsonas Marcel
Demi Mooreas Nurse Claudia Fletcher
Ptosha Storeyas Chyna
Da'Vine Joy Randolphas Poundcake
Teyonah Parrisas Pamela Rose
James Colbyas BurlesonChris Leeas Tommy Churner
Albert L. Calloway Jras Albert L. Calloway Jr
Kiara Lanieras Janelle Monae-Type
Crew
Sanaa HamriDirector
Diane Ademu-JohnWriterJamie RosengardWriter
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