The holiday week brings no rest for Tommy Egan. With the final season of Power Book IV: Force racing toward its January conclusion, episode 8 arrives with massive stakes as Tommy faces his most critical rebuilding phase yet after a devastating shakeup in Chicago’s criminal underworld.

Power Book IV Episode 8 Essential Details

Detail	Information
Episode Title	“Build Back Better”
Release Date	Friday, December 26, 2025
Streaming Time	Midnight ET (12:00 AM)
TV Broadcast	8:00 PM ET on STARZ
Platform	STARZ App & Cable Channel
Episodes Remaining	2 episodes (Finale: January 16, 2026)

What’s Happening in Episode 8?

According to STARZ, the official synopsis reveals Tommy must move quickly to rebuild after a major shakeup, with stakes reaching unprecedented levels. This comes on the heels of episode 7’s “Lines in the Sand,” which fractured alliances and exposed vulnerabilities in Tommy’s operation.

Joseph Sikora leads the cast as Tommy Egan, alongside Isaac Keys as Diamond Sampson, Kris D. Lofton as Jenard Sampson, and Lucien Cambric as D-Mac. The episode positions itself as a crucial turning point with only two installments remaining before the series finale.

Where to Watch the New Episode

Power Book IV: Force episode 8 streams exclusively on the STARZ app starting at midnight ET on December 26. Cable subscribers can watch on the STARZ channel during the 8 PM ET broadcast. The episode is also available through Prime Video Channels for STARZ subscribers.

International viewers can access the episode through MGM+ in select regions and Starzplay across Europe and Latin America, though timing varies by location. For more streaming platform comparisons and entertainment updates, visit our TV show coverage and streaming service guides.

The Final Season’s Endgame

This marks the third and final season of Power Book IV: Force, with the 10-episode run concluding on January 16, 2026. Interestingly, STARZ will air episodes on both December 26 and January 2 before taking a week off on January 9 ahead of the finale—an unusual scheduling choice that keeps fans engaged throughout the holiday season.

With trust eroding and power dynamics shifting across Chicago’s criminal landscape, episode 8 determines which characters survive the final conflicts. The season has earned strong reviews, with episodes averaging 8.5+ scores on IMDb, proving the series is going out on a high note.

FAQs

When does Power Book IV: Force Season 3 Episode 8 release?

Episode 8 “Build Back Better” premieres Friday, December 26, 2025, at midnight ET on the STARZ app, with a cable broadcast at 8 PM ET the same day. This maintains the weekly Friday release schedule that began with the season premiere on November 7, 2025.

How many episodes are left in Power Book IV: Force’s final season?

After episode 8 airs, only two episodes remain in the series. Episode 9 releases on January 2, 2026, followed by the series finale on January 16, 2026. The 10-episode final season marks the conclusion of Tommy Egan’s Chicago story.