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Empire
foxRETURNS MAR. 13 AT 8/7c

1 Season 9 Episodes

A powerful drama that follows the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife battle for his throne.
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Season 5

SEASON PREMIERE
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SEASON PREMIERE
S5 E1 Steal From the Thief
Two years after Cookie and Lucious lost Empire to Eddie Barker they continue to pick up the broken pieces.

Aired 9-27-18 • TV-14 VDLS

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S5 E2 Pay For Their Presumptions
Cookie and Lucious discover the difficulties of launching an artist without the support of Empire Entertainment.

Aired 10-4-18 • TV-14 DLSV

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S5 E3 Pride
Cookie and Lucious are determined to reintroduce themselves to the music game, but they must first get the support of the entire family and a few allies.

Aired 10-11-18 • TV-14 DLSV

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S5 E4 Love All, Trust a Few
The Lyons aim to return to form as they undertake a brand-new project; Cookie and Portia try to sign a new artist with a sound they've been looking for; Andre tries to prove his business savvy to Lucious; Jamal reflects on his history with Kai.

Aired 10-18-18 • TV-14 DLSV

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S5 E5 The Depth of Grief
Lucious and Cookie get their artist ready for a premiere listening party, but they are concerned that the pressure will be too much; Hakeem wants to show Tiana that he's matured, but struggles to let go of the recent past; Cookie worries about Jamal.

Aired 11-1-18 • TV-14 DLSV

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S5 E6 What Is Done
While Cookie and Lucious bet who can sign an artist first, Lucious hopes to sign an up-and-coming rapper and Cookie holds auditions for street talent; Hakeem's rage leads him to some promising music; Jamal encounters a crossroads.

Aired 11-8-18 • TV-14 DLSV

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S5 E7 Treasons, Stratagems, and Spoils
Lucious must get along with Jeff Kingsley to close the distance between Empire and Lyons Family Management and get a girl group back into the mix; Jamal gets frustrated with Cookie for stealing his London artist; Andre helps free an old inmate's son.

Aired 11-15-18 • TV-14 VDLS

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S5 E8 Master of What Is Mine Own
Cookie and Lucious' relationship suffers from the high cost of operation Lyon Family Management; Cookie reflects on her early struggles after Kingsley's damaging power play; Kai is upset with Jamal when he exposes their engagement live on TV.

Aired 11-29-18 • TV-14 VDLS

FALL FINALE
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FALL FINALE
S5 E9 Had It From My Father
The Lyon family's financial security is threatened before the deadline for their LFM showcase; Jamal is conflicted with Kai's research into Empire's activity; Hakeem and Tiana finally agree on how they should progress their relationship.

Aired 12-6-18 • TV-14

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