Ep 4. Bleeding War

In Empire season 4 episode 4, titled "Bleeding War," the Lyon family faces a plethora of challenges amidst their continued struggle for power and success.

Lucious Lyon (played by Terrence Howard), the family patriarch, finds himself at odds with his former protege and now-rival Eddie Barker (played by Forest Whitaker) as they compete for control of their new streaming service, Empire Xstream. Tensions rise between the two as they continually undermine each other's efforts to gain the upper hand in the battle.

Meanwhile, Jamal Lyon (played by Jussie Smollett) is struggling to come to terms with his post-traumatic stress disorder and turns to music to help cope. However, his newfound success as a solo artist only adds to the pressure he feels from his family to maintain their legacy.

Cookie Lyon (played by Taraji P. Henson), Lucious' ex-wife and co-founder of Empire Entertainment, attempts to smooth over tensions between her loved ones while continuing to manage her own business ventures. She clashes with her sister, Candace (played by Vivica A. Fox), over a potential business opportunity, leading to a heated argument.

In addition, Hakeem (played by Bryshere Y. Gray) faces a difficult decision when his girlfriend Tiana (played by Serayah) pressures him to sign over the rights to their new song to Empire Xstream. Hakeem, hesitant to give up control, must navigate the tricky waters of business and love.

As the Lyon family continues to bleed in their war for success, they must learn to navigate the treacherous world of entertainment while staying true to their roots and each other.