Ja'far fails to subjugate Yahya Al-Talebi to the Abbasid caliphate, and Harun Al-Rashid consults his men about the matter. The Barmakids at the palace get spied on for fear they might cause segregation.

Zubaida manages to solve the riddle. Harun Al-Rashid asks Leith to inform him of the news about all parties.

Harun Al-Rashid prepares to marry off Al-Mahdia. Leith informs Harun Al-Rashid that the Barmakids are about to launch their attack, and Al-Rashid asks him to spread the news at the palace.

Harun Al-Rashid rallies his armies and motivates them to defend the city of Baghdad. People sense a growing conflict that might turn into a conflict between Al-Rashid and the Barmakids. Harun sets his harem concubine Diaa free.

A conflict between Ja'far and Al-Abbasah arises. Harun al-Rashid gives his orders for Al-Talebi to be imprisoned. Ja'far intends to overthrow Harun and bring Al-Ma'mun to the throne.

Harun Al-Rashid discusses with Al-Abbasah the matter of wedding her to Ja'far Al-Barmaki. A decree is issued to replace all the Barmakids working in the palace with those loyal to Harun.

The news of Hassan's death leaves everyone devastated. Harun urges his men to defeat the leaders of the Barmakids. Ahmad sells his ring to liberate Sirin.

Aba Hashem thwarts an attempt to assassinate Harun Al-Rashid with a poisonous dagger. Yahya Al-Barmaki is arrested, and orders are given to execute Ja'far Al-Barmaki.