Ep 11. In Loving Virtue

In the Empire season 5 episode 11 titled "In Loving Virtue," the Lyons family is dealing with the aftermath of the midseason finale events. While Cookie is trying to cope with the loss of her eldest son and the rift between her and her ex-husband Lucious, Jamal is struggling with PTSD and his addiction to prescription drugs.

As Lucious prepares to announce his plans for a new streaming service, he discovers that his mother (played by Alfre Woodard) is still alive and has been held captive in a mental institution for 30 years. This revelation causes Lucious to reevaluate his priorities and face the trauma of his past.

Meanwhile, Hakeem is trying to navigate his new role as a single father and worries that his daughter Bella's health condition may be worsening. Andre is also dealing with his own health issues and struggles to keep his bipolar disorder under control.

In the midst of all this chaos, Cookie receives an unexpected proposition from her old flame Damon Cross (played by Wood Harris), which threatens to further complicate her relationship with Lucious.

As usual, the episode is filled with drama, music performances, and unexpected twists and turns. Fans of the series will not want to miss this emotional and intense installment of Empire.