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Season 1  "The Outspoken King"  1x2

Aired 9 years ago - Jan 14, 2015

Lucious must defend Empire's IPO launch after controversies arise around one of his artists being involved in a shooting, and Cookie proves to be invaluable by helping Lucious turn a crisis into a triumph. Competition between Lucious and Cookie heats up when Cookie hears of Lucious's plan to stage a huge performance for Hakeem - but not Jamal. Meanwhile, the police begin to investigate Bunkie's murder.

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Recap of Empire (2015) Season 1 Episode 2 (S01E02) - 2
No. It's only gonna be Hakeem.
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You signed a nondisclosure agreement not to say
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You ain't getting ready to be nothing
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* No, I never want you to go *
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- Tell her you about to be famous. - Pick one. Pick one you want.
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Come here, girl.
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Getting Vernon.
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Need to explain valuation model to dad.
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- Well, we do. - Shut up, Dora.
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Stop it.
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What this man is doing is wrong.
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You're more like a mentor to him.
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No, I'm-I'm trying to think like a businessman.
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Porsha, get my shoe!
#17
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Yeah, but why would anybody shoot him for $25,000?
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Dad won't even listen to it.
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And you'll sing that song,
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Come here. Come here.
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She's Satan's daughter. Why's she even here?
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- Mm-hmm. - Hey, Andre, how you holding up?
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What press conference?
#25
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Oh, thank you, sister girl.
#26
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Hey, y'all, let's get another round in for Bunkie.
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You know. Obama.
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Mr. President, I am so, so sorry.
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You're not gonna believe this, but press RSVPS
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I'll go on her show, I'll defend my own company.
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Rude.
#33
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The world does not revolve around you.
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I'm not so sure about the, um, exhibition, though.
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I got plenty of comments.
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speak to these kids, even though you're now living in penthouses
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Got your class. Get off of me, Vernon!
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For real.
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* I don't even 'member ever carin' *
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* I ain't sorry, I ain't sorry for nothin' *
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