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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPRING PREMIERE

S5 E10 My Fault Is Past

The Lyons must pull out all the stops to prove Lucious and Becky’s innocence in the datamining scandal. Meanwhile, Cookie struggles with Lucious’ past and Jeff Kingsley’s place in it, Jamal and Kai try to figure out where they stand and a mystery begins to unravel.

Aired 3-14-19 • TV-14 DLSV

S5 E11 In Loving Virtue

The Lyons work on a plan to clean Kingsley's mess and reveal a new-and-improved Empire as their family business' reputation is at risk; Lucious and Cookie hire someone to locate the money Eddie had stolen; Andre tries to get Devon an Empire record.

Aired 3-21-19 • TV-14 DLSV

S5 E12 Shift and Save Yourself

Cookie's future place in the family business is threatened by a game-changing career offer; Jamal is determined to ensure Tiana and Treasure's track is successful; Lucious, Cookie and Giselle contemplate the future of Empire's artists.

Aired 3-28-19 • TV-14 DLSV

S5 E13 Hot Blood, Hot Thoughts, Hot Deeds

Tensions escalate and egos clash after Empire starts its national tour; Jamal and Kai's relationship grows more complex; Treasure has an unfortunate moment onstage; Cookie confronts her feelings towards Damon; Federal agents start to investigate.

Aired 4-4-19 • TV-14 DLSV

S5 E14 Without All Remedy

The Lyons are determined to show their support for Andre and continue the tour; Cookie and Lucious decide to confront their wrongdoings; Maya learns to accept her position with Blake and the rest; All of Empire works to ensure the tour goes on.

Aired 4-11-19 • TV-14 DLSV

S5 E15 A Wise Father That Knows His Own Child

Jeff Kingsley aims to learn what happened between Tracy Kingsley and Lucious while the Feds close in on Empire; Teri and the Lyon family hope Andre recovers; Cookie confronts the truth regarding her and Damon Cross' relationship.

Aired 4-18-19 • TV-14 DLSV

S5 E16 Never Doubt I Love

Jamal and Kai prepare to share a special day together until drama caused by Meghan Conway threatens their moment and the Lyons as a whole; Damon arrives to threaten Cookie with exposing her secret; Teri shares a secret with Cookie.

Aired 4-25-19 • TV-14 DLSV

S5 E17 My Fate Cries Out

Cookie is picked up by AUSA Conway while Lucious confronts his past; Becky, Hakeem and Andre come up with a scheme to save Empire with a special show with musicians Sevyn Streeter and Ty Dolla $ign; Cookie struggles to forgive Lucious.

Aired 5-2-19 • TV-14 DLSV