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Empire Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 2018 - 2019
Episode 1
Steal from the Thief
Wed, Sep 26, 201843 mins
The Lyons pick up the pieces after losing Empire to Eddie Barker.
Episode 2
Pay for Their Presumptions
Wed, Oct 3, 201844 mins
Cookie and Lucious' future with Treasure is jeopardized, so they make a surprising decision when they receive two offers that will put them back into power.
Episode 3
Pride
Wed, Oct 10, 201844 mins
Cookie and Lucious rely on the family and old allies to get back in the music game.
Episode 4
Love All, Trust a Few
Wed, Oct 17, 201844 mins
The Lyons try to sign a new artist for their new project in their effort to get their groove back.
Episode 5
The Depth of Grief
Wed, Oct 31, 201843 mins
Lucious and Cookie prep their new artist Devon for a premiere listening party, but worry he may not be ready for that kind of pressure. Hakeem is determined to convince Tiana that he's matured, but she has a hard time letting go of everything they've struggled through the past couple years.
Episode 6
What Is Done
Wed, Nov 7, 201844 mins
In an effort to sign more artists, Cookie and Lucious make a bet to see who can find someone first. While Lucious bets on the chance to meet an up and coming rapper in a high stakes poker game, Cookie takes to the streets to find untapped talent in a set of auditions.
Episode 7
Treasons, Stratagems, and Spoils
Wed, Nov 14, 201843 mins
In an effort to bridge the gap between Lyon Family Management and Empire, Lucious must play nice with Jeff Kingsley, so that the two companies can get girl group TBD back on the map. Meanwhile, Jamal grows frustrated with Cookie when she tries to steal his London artist.
Episode 8
Master of What Is Mine Own
Wed, Nov 28, 201844 mins
The cost of running Lyon Family Management starts to put pressure on Cookie and Lucious' relationship; Kingsley pulls a power move; Kai becomes upset when Jamal announces their engagement on live TV; Giselle uncovers a key to her future.
Episode 9
Had It from My Father
Wed, Dec 5, 201844 mins
The financial security of the Lyon family is on the line as their LFM showcase quickly approaches. Kai's research for an expose on Empire uncovers some dirty activity within the company and causes conflict with Jamal. Hakeem and Tiana finally reach an agreement on how best to move forward with their relationship.
Episode 10
My Fault Is Past
Wed, Mar 13, 201943 mins
With the control of Empire within reach again, the Lyons must pull out all the stops to prove Lucious and Becky's innocence in the data mining scandal; Cookie struggles with Lucious' past.
Episode 11
In Loving Virtue
Wed, Mar 20, 201944 mins
With the reputation of the family business on the line, the Lyons strategize on how to clean up Kingsley's mess and introduce a new and improved Empire.
Episode 12
Shift and Save Yourself
Wed, Mar 27, 201944 mins
Cookie is offered a career game-changer; Jamal works diligently to make Tiana and Treasure's track a success; Lucious, Cookie and Giselle deliberate future plans for the artists at Empire.
Episode 13
Hot Blood, Hot Thoughts, Hot Deeds
Wed, Apr 3, 201944 mins
When Empire launches its national tour in Philly, things heat up and egos clash; Cookie tries to grapple with her feelings for Damon; The Feds start investigating Empire.
Episode 14
Without All Remedy
Wed, Apr 10, 201944 mins
The Lyon family does everything in its power to support Andre; Cookie and Lucious hash out their wrongdoings; Maya comes to terms with where she stands with Blake and the others; The rest of Empire must make sure the tour stays afloat.
Episode 15
A Wise Father That Knows His Own Child
Wed, Apr 17, 201944 mins
As law enforcement closes in on Empire, Jeff Kingsley seeks the truth about what really happened between Lucious and Tracy Kingsley; Teri and the Lyons pray for Andre's health; Cookie faces the truth about her relationship with Damon Cross.
Episode 16
Never Doubt I Love
Wed, Apr 24, 201944 mins
Drama threatens to ruin Jamal and Kai's special day; Damon threatens to expose Cookie's secret; Teri confides in Cookie; Andre asks Lucious for help.
Episode 17
My Fate Cries Out
Wed, May 1, 201944 mins
Becky, Hakeem and Andre plan to save Empire by putting on a show with special guests Sevyn Streeter and Ty Dolla $ign; Andre helps Empire by getting help from the last person the Lyons expect; Cookie may never forgive Lucious for what he's done.
Episode 18
The Roughest Day
Wed, May 8, 201944 mins
As Cookie and Lucious deal with each other's betrayals, they wonder if this could be the end for their relationship; Andre's life hangs in the balance; the feds close in and the mystery of who is in the coffin is finally revealed.
