Empire season 3 episode 18 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In Vegas, tensions rise as Loretha (Cookie) challenges her son's decision to delay his album for Lucious' show. Meanwhile, Lucious and Giuliana plot a staged fight for the Vegas show, and Andre conspires with Giuliana to kill Lucious. The DuBois family reveals they have Hakeem's missing daughter, Bella, leveraging his cooperation. At the show's opening, Lucious takes control of Laviticus, dismissing Giuliana, and reconciles with Cookie. Lucious and Cookie decide to step back from Empire, handing control to Andre. Anika gets arrested for murder. An assassination attempt leaves Lucious in a coma, awakening later with no memory of Cookie.

Full Episode S03E18 Recap

### Arrival in Vegas - Loretha (Cookie) confronts her son about delaying his album for Lucious' Vegas show. - Lucious and Giuliana discuss their Vegas plans. - Cookie is blackbooked from Vegas by Giuliana. ### Family Tensions - Lucious keeps his mother in confinement for her safety. - Cookie worries about Giuliana's influence and warns her son. - Hakeem, distressed about his missing daughter Bella, rejects joining the Vegas show. ### The DuBois Scheme - Anika's mother-in-law urges her to collect her belongings. - Lucious and Giuliana plan a staged fight at the show for publicity. - Andre and Giuliana plot to kill Lucious. ### Bella's Whereabouts - Hakeem confronts Anika's mother-in-law, suspecting she knows about Bella. - The DuBois family reveals they have Bella and demand Hakeem's cooperation for her return. ### Opening Night at Inferno - Lucious and Giuliana finalize their plans for the show. - Cookie crashes the show, leading to Lucious revealing he owns Laviticus and dismissing Giuliana. - Lucious and Cookie reconcile, and Lucious presents "When Cookie Met Lucious." ### The Lyon Family's Future - Lucious and Cookie decide to step back from Empire, handing control to Andre. - Hakeem learns Anika has Bella, and she is arrested for murder. ### A Dangerous Plan in Motion - Andre tries to stop the assassination plan against Lucious. - Lucious proposes a new beginning to Cookie just as the explosion occurs. ### Aftermath of the Explosion - Lucious is in a coma following the assassination attempt. - The Lyon family grapples with his condition. - Lucious awakens from the coma but doesn't recognize Cookie. ### Key Scenes - Lucious and Cookie's reconciliation and plan to step back from Empire. - Andre's internal conflict and failed attempt to stop the assassination plot. - The explosion and its impact on Lucious and the Lyon family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Loretha (Cookie) confront her son about delaying his album?

She was concerned about his decision to delay "When Cookie Met Lucious" for Lucious' Vegas show.

What is the tension between Cookie and Giuliana about?

Cookie distrusts Giuliana and warns her son about Giuliana's influence and potential plans.

Why is Hakeem not participating in the Vegas show?

He is distressed about his missing daughter Bella and rejects joining the show.

What is the staged fight planned by Lucious and Giuliana at the show?

They plan a staged fight for publicity during the opening night of Inferno in Vegas.

What is Andre and Giuliana's plot against Lucious?

They plot to kill Lucious during the Vegas show.

How does the DuBois family manipulate Hakeem?

They reveal they have Bella and demand Hakeem's cooperation for her return.

What happens between Lucious, Cookie, and Giuliana on the opening night?

Lucious reveals he owns Laviticus, dismisses Giuliana, and reconciles with Cookie.

What significant decision do Lucious and Cookie make regarding Empire?

They decide to step back from day-to-day operations and hand control to Andre.

What happens to Anika?

Anika is arrested for the murder of Tariq Cousins.

What was the outcome of the assassination attempt against Lucious?

Lucious survives but is left in a coma and later awakens without recognizing Cookie.

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