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Empire – Season 2, Episode 8 My Bad Parts

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73% Tomatometer 15 Reviews
Lucious releases a rap by Freda, which causes Hakeem to issue a rap-battle challenge; Cookie's sister (Vivica A. Fox) visits; Jamal tries to land a big sponsorship deal; Anika receives life-altering news.
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Empire — Season 2, Episode 8

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"My Bad Parts" excels in family melodrama, though the final twist is preposterous -- even by Empire standards.

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Terrence Howard

Lucious Lyon

Taraji P. Henson

Cookie Lyon

Jussie Smollett

Jamal Lyon

Bryshere Y. Gray

Hakeem Lyon

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Andre Lyon

Grace Byers

Anika Calhoun
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Doreen St. Felix New York Times 11/19/2015
As if an ode to vintage season one Empire, this week saw the family scramble situate itself squarely in the arena that started it all: the music. Go to Full Review Ali Barthwell New York Magazine/Vulture 11/19/2015
3/5
Are two kidnappings too many for a single season of Empire? Yes. Go to Full Review Mike Ayers Wall Street Journal 11/19/2015
This wasn't one of the most outlandish episodes of season two, but still provided some notable, Empire-esque moments. Go to Full Review Michael Arceneaux VH1 03/29/2018
Last night's Empire offered a rap battle that looked more like one of those dance battle movies your nieces and nephews beg to take you to see. Go to Full Review Lauren Chval RedEye 11/19/2015
2.5/4
There were still plenty of issues with this week's episode, but it focused on Lyon family matters and a couple strong musical numbers-basically the ingredients that make this show good. Go to Full Review Brooke Pawling Stennett The Young Folks 11/19/2015
The breakthrough moment was Hakeem's insecurity with Cookie. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Lucious releases a rap by Freda, which causes Hakeem to issue a rap-battle challenge; Cookie's sister (Vivica A. Fox) visits; Jamal tries to land a big sponsorship deal; Anika receives life-altering news.
Executive Producer
Lee Daniels, Danny Strong, Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (V|D|L|S)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 18, 2015