S2·E18 Past Is Prologue
- Episode
- Season 2, Episode 18
- Air Date
- May 18, 2016
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- Director
- Sanaa Hamri
- Writers
- Lee Daniels, Ilene Chaiken
- Score
- 8/10 (5 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
After a life-changing experience, Jamal refuses to make music until his family ends its seemingly endless cycle of violence and fighting. Meanwhile, the Feds are tailing Anika because they want to force her to testify against Lucious. In order to protect her family, Cookie organizes a meeting at Hakeem and Laura's wedding with various people from her and Lucious' past.
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When did Season 2 Episode 18 of Empire air?
Season 2, Episode 18 ('Past Is Prologue') originally aired on May 18, 2016.
How long is Season 2 Episode 18 ('Past Is Prologue')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.
What happens in Empire Season 2 Episode 18?
After a life-changing experience, Jamal refuses to make music until his family ends its seemingly endless cycle of violence and fighting. Meanwhile, the Feds are tailing Anika because they want to force her to testify against Lucious. In order to protect her family, Cookie organizes a meeting at Hak...
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