S2·E17 Rise by Sin
- Episode
- Season 2, Episode 17
- Air Date
- May 4, 2016
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- Director
- Paul McCrane
- Writers
- Jamie Rosengard, Ayanna Floyd Davis
- Score
- 6.7/10 (7 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Hakeem feels the pressure of his underwhelming fiancé, 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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When did Season 2 Episode 17 of Empire air?
Season 2, Episode 17 ('Rise by Sin') originally aired on May 4, 2016.
How long is Season 2 Episode 17 ('Rise by Sin')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.
What happens in Empire Season 2 Episode 17?
Hakeem feels the pressure of his underwhelming fiancé, 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, despit...
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