Episodes: Series - Empire S5 - 2018

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After the loss of their company, Lucious and Cookie persist in trying to regain what they have lost. Jamal prepares to introduce his new boyfriend Kai to the family. Andre and Hakeem continue to deal with the aftermath of Anika's murder.

Lucious and Cookie find themselves at a crossroads in the wake of an offer that could restore their power. Hakeem is at a loss as to how to reinvigorate his career. Jamal makes a surprisng decision for the sake of his family.

Jamal helps Hakeem get back on track. The Lyons rally their family and friend to build a new company from the ground up. A new alliance threatens the Lyon family.

Andre's return breathes a new life into the Lyon family. As Cookie and Portia look to sign a new artist, Andre lends his business expertise to his father.

Andre gets entangled in the plans to free the incarcerated Quincy. A shocking revelation about Kai raises Cookie's worries about Jamal. Tiana and Hakeem try to hash out their relationship problems.

In order to spice things up, Cookie and Lucious compete to find new talent before the other does. Hakeem channels his anger into his music. Becky forces Jamal to confront how much he has disappeared into his relationship with Kai.

Cookie's attempt to help her sister Candace out of a dangerous situation backfires. Jamal is infuriated that Cookie has tried to poach his artist. Lucious and Kingsley are forced to work together to achieve a common goal.

As Giselle, Becky, and Andre dig into Kingsley's past, Giselle uncovers a connection between Kingsley and Lucious, while Andre manages to find a leverage to use against Kingsley.

Kai faces a difficult decision when he discovers shady dealings involving Empire. In the wake of a scare, Hakeem and Tiana find common ground. Lucious learns of Kingsley's real identity.

In the wake of Kingsley's bombshell, Cookie struggles to accept the mistakes of Lucious's past. Lucious confronts Kingsley.

Jamal is caught between two talented artists when he tries to pick a female talent for his new song. While trying to deal with the mess Kingsley and Eddie left Empire in, Cookie brings in an old acquaintance on board, which stirs up unwanted feelings.

Andre receives a shocking diagnosis. Jamal mediates to help Treasure and Tiana reach an accord. The Lyons find a suprising ally in Giselle as they try to alter public perception of Empire.

Cookie and Giselle take measures to ensure their safety from the FBI investigation. After an explosive launch, the Trust Tour witnesses some surprising collaborations between artists. A misunderstanding threatens Lucious and Cookie's relationship.

Reeling from the news about Andre's cancer, the Lyons rally together to support him despite the tension between Cookie and Lucious. Conway seeks Kingsley's help to bring down Lucious.

Andre's diagnosis continues to cast a shadow on the struggling family. As Lucious tries to build bridges of trust with Kingsley, Cookie finds solace from her messy life with Damon.

With Jamal and Kai's wedding approaching, Andre makes an attempt to bring Kingsley into the family. Jamal learns of Cookie's affair with Damon. Andre gives Lucious devastating news.

As Andre prepares to end his life, Lucious struggles under the weight of what Andre has requested of him. Kingsley steps up when the Feds freeze Empire's accounts.

With Andre's life on the line, the family's hidden secrets come out to haunt Lucious and Cookie. Kingsley is pushed into drastic action after a devastating confrontation with his mother. Lucious suffers a great tragedy.