The Best Episodes Directed By Bille Woodruff

With their lives upended by tragedy, Rose's place is uncertain as Lissa faces a new role in court.

Angelo makes an unsettling discovery and is concerned that Cookie's past isn't in the past and will hurt his chances of becoming the Mayor. Anika is faced with a life-changing decision after Tariq reveals what he is really after. Meanwhile, Hakeem's 21st birthday party takes an unexpected turn.

Teddy and Owen plan a date night that gets derailed in more ways than one, while Jo struggles to do it all at home. Mika adds more to her plate to make up for taking time off to be with her sister, and Levi is faced with a monumental decision.

A trailer park massacre leaves a young boy without his family; and Will, strongly opposed to leaving him, becomes his temporary guardian. Meanwhile, Faith receives a visit from her mother, and Angie spirals from incidents of her past.

When Snow White operatives attempt to get into the Federal Reserve’s vault, Val races against time to prevent an economic collapse.

A desperate impostor strives to publicly win the queen's favor. Penelope races to write an urgent missive — but has the damage already been done?

Morgan searches for Al, only to discover that he's not the only one looking for her, and that his search may have put a target on his own back.

Lady Whistledown's surprising engagement announcement reverberates through the Ton, while Penelope grapples with the need to disclose her true identity.

Elsbeth and Kaya reluctantly join forces with an annoying and chatty young police officer in order to solve a funeral director’s death and find that they make an unexpectedly good team.

The Yellowjackets tangle with the birds & the bees, navigating love, lust and DIY surgery. In the present : blackmail, bunnies and an icy reunion. Misty prepares for a surprise(d) houseguest.

The Yellowjackets are stuck deciding whether to track down a missing teammate or just trip out on mushrooms. Shauna secures a spot on the world's most unsupportive partner list. Misty finds herself tangled in the intimate chaos of sleepover parties.

Black Lightning’s pursuit for Tobias continues. Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.

Markus tries getting to the bottom of a shocking discovery. Eva makes a startling confession to Poppy.

With the clock ticking, Poppy desperately looks for clues to Trini's whereabouts, leaning on Eva as a resource.

The war between the 100 and the Kobra Cartel rages on. Meanwhile, Lynn continues to be concerned about Jefferson and Jennifer's curiosity is piqued by a new boy at school.

The FBI pays Jefferson a visit. Meanwhile, Anissa surprises Grace.

Stephens musters the courage to ask Watson to help him when his camgirl suddenly collapses during a video call. He does not know anything about her real life, so the team must act quickly to locate her before it's too late.

Gambi supports Black Lightning as he departs on a special mission. Meanwhile, Grace tries to persuade Anissa to let her guard down.

Jefferson takes Khalil up on his offer to help. Meanwhile, Lynn finds herself wrestling with what could be the biggest decision of her life. Lastly, Tobias follows through on a hunch.

A happy family occasion brings the Lyon family back together, but it becomes apparent that no one seems to see eye-to-eye. Lucious, unhappy with how Empire and the Empire movie are progressing, springs into action and comes face-to-face with demons from his past. Meanwhile, Cookie reaches her breaking point and considers seeking help and Andre encourages Tiana to smooth over the controversy she created for the company.

In the midst of the Bossyfest launch and the fight to regain control of Empire, Cookie reflects on her life and the woman she has become. Lucious finds it impossible to deny his feelings for Cookie, while continuing to support Yana and her rise to stardom. When the Lyons face their biggest threat yet, Lucious prepares for the battle of his life and realizes that in the end, family is what matters the most.