Kendall builds a coalition of board members to remove Logan as CEO after witnessing his father's cognitive decline and physical aggression at Thanksgiving. With institutional support from Frank and other directors, plus Roman's apparent commitment, the coup appears viable until a terror threat locks down the city and traps Kendall in traffic during the crucial vote. The board meeting proceeds with Kendall participating by phone, but Roman switches sides when prompted by Logan, and the vote deadlocks 4-4-2 with key abstentions from Stewy and Lawrence.

This episode demonstrates how family loyalty ultimately trumps business judgment in the Roy family power structure. The failed coup eliminates all institutional opposition to Logan, as he immediately fires Frank and the other dissenting board members while keeping Roman who proved his loyalty.  ...