WARNING: This article may contain spoilers for Empire season 6 episode 17. Read at your own risk.
Empire season 6 episode 17 is coming next week on Fox, with the title "Over Everything." This will be the penultimate episode, as the series shifts its direction due to the current health crisis. The season also serves as the series' final run, so viewers should be prepared for some unexpected twists and turns. And in next week's episode, things get even more intense for the Lyon family, especially for Andre.
Empire season 6 episode 17 will likely focus more on Andre, especially since he's been going through a lot as of late. Beyond his mental-health struggles, other things are plaguing him. Some of Andre's business deals were imperfect, and we're going to see Lucious dealing with some of them. In the synopsis, Lucious continues running Empire and finds out Andre's business missteps and Kelly Patel's involvement.
Andre has been dealing through a lot this season and his situation affects his relationship with others, especially with Teri. Perhaps, he feels more pressured now since Lucious discovered some of his business mistakes. Thus, what Andre needs to do now is to face his situation and deal with it, so he'll be able to get through it eventually.
As for what else is coming on Empire season 6 episode 17, Cookie, Hakeem, and Becky have their own stories within the episode. For instance, Cookie will re-launch BossyFest but is met with major obstacles from the ASAs. The unlikely partnership of Hakeem and Maya proves to be beneficial, while Becky will be celebrating her birthday.
The series is already nearing its conclusion, but not all characters will have a happy ending -- considering the flash-forwards that started off the season. But although the series may not end on a happy note for everyone, it will likely be satisfying for some. It will also tie all the loose ends throughout the season to deliver a satisfying conclusion.
In another report, Fox previously confirmed that episode 18 serves as the season finale of the series. Originally, the episode wasn't meant to be the conclusion, but due to COVID-19 concerns, the show shifted its direction. So even though there would be unexpected twists and turns, the series may not get its desired conclusion. Yet, cast and crew likely prepare something to make the ending interesting.
Empire season 6 episode 17 airs on Tuesday night, Apr. 14, on Fox.
