The Best Episodes Written By Malcolm Spellman

Every TV Episode Written by Malcolm Spellman Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - My Bad Parts
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #1 - My Bad Parts

    S2:E8

    Lucious, eager to assert his power, releases a rap by Freda challenging Hakeem as his heir. Not to be outdone in Lucious' eyes, Hakeem fires back at Freda with a rap battle challenge that could put Lyon Dynasty's future in danger. Meanwhile, Cookie gets a special visit from her spitfire sister, Candace, Jamal is working on landing a major sponsorship deal and Anika receives some life changing news

    Director:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - Absent Child
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Absent Child

    S3:E16

    The Lyons fear that the Dubois family is to blame for their latest family crisis, so when no one is willing to give up any information, Cookie takes matters into her own hands. Jamal and Lucious reach a breakthrough in a song on which they have been working, and Andre lashes out. Meanwhile, Cookie sets her eyes on a new plan for Empire in Vegas.

    Director:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Play On
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Play On

    S3:E11

    Cookie tries to move forward with Angelo, while struggling with guilt over her run-in with Lucious. Meanwhile, Leah seeks out Tariq's help in taking down Anika, and Jamal and Tory team up in the studio.

    Director:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Time Shall Unfold
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Time Shall Unfold

    S2:E14

    Lucious releases his new music video, as he manipulates and sabotages those around him to regain his CEO position at Empire. Meanwhile, Andre learns more about his grandmother's mental illness in order to understand his own struggle with bipolar disorder, Anika reveals a big secret to the family and Hakeem leads the big shareholder meeting.

    Director:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Dreams and Nightmares
    8.3/10(49 votes)

    #5 - Dreams and Nightmares

    S1:E1

    A talented West Philly teenager is sent to live in Bel Air to avoid the dangers of his hometown.

    Director:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - More Than Kin
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #6 - More Than Kin

    S2:E15

    With help from Andre, Lucious hosts a fundraiser, as part of his campaign to prove to the board that he should return as Empire’s CEO. Meanwhile, Hakeem must decide whether he wants to be a father to his and Anika’s child.

    Director:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Light in Darkness
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    #7 - Light in Darkness

    S3:E1

    Lucious pursues his music legacy with his streaming service, while clashing with his half-brother, Tariq, who is leading a federal task force investigating him.

    Director:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - What We May Be
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #8 - What We May Be

    S3:E7

    Cookie looks to Candace for tips on how to plan an elaborate family dinner that will impress Angelo's mother, Diane. Meanwhile, old home videos cause Cookie to face secrets about her relationship with her father that she had tried to hide from her kids, and Andre organizes an unlikely duet

    Director:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - New World Order
    7.1/10(133 votes)

    #9 - New World Order

    S1:E1

    Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes realize that their futures are anything but normal.

    Director:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - One World, One People
    7.0/10(102 votes)

    #10 - One World, One People

    S1:E6

    As The Flag Smashers escalate their efforts, Sam and Bucky take action.

    Director:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Dangerous Bonds
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Dangerous Bonds

    S1:E5

    Cookie receives an anonymous gift from an admirer that she believes might be a veiled threat from a person from her prison past. Meanwhile, Lucious takes charge of Hakeem's first video shoot.

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Malcolm Spellman Ratings Summary

"My Bad Parts" is the best rated episode written by Malcolm Spellman. It scored 9.2/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/18/2015 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Absent Child".