Ep 13. My Naked Villainy

In Empire season 3 episode 13, titled "My Naked Villainy," the Lyon family continues to face turmoil as Lucious (played by Terrence Howard) tries to regain control of Empire Entertainment. Meanwhile, Cookie (played by Taraji P. Henson) struggles with her feelings for Angelo (played by Taye Diggs) and her loyalty to her family.

The episode begins with Lucious devising a plan to sabotage Empire's biggest rival, Shine (played by Xzibit). He convinces Shine to do a collaboration with him, but secretly plans to steal his music and make it his own. However, things don't go exactly as planned and Lucious finds himself in a dangerous situation.

Meanwhile, Cookie's relationship with Angelo is put to the test when her family becomes involved in a scandal. She is torn between her feelings for Angelo and her loyalty to her family, particularly when her son Hakeem (played by Bryshere Y. Gray) gets caught up in the drama.

As the Lyon family works through their personal issues, they also face professional struggles. Andre (played by Trai Byers) tries to convince his father to let him take a more active role in the company, while Jamal (played by Jussie Smollett) grapples with his own demons and struggles to find his voice as an artist.

Throughout the episode, there are several twists and turns as the Lyon family navigates their complicated relationships and professional challenges. As always, the music is a major force in the show, with several new songs and performances featured in this episode.

"My Naked Villainy" is a dramatic and emotional episode that explores the complexities of family and the music industry. The Lyon family continues to be a captivating group of characters, and viewers will undoubtedly be left wanting more from this addictive series.