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The penultimate episode of Empire Season 2, titled is a chaotic and emotional rollercoaster that brings multiple long-simmering storylines to a violent head. Empire 2x17 Recap: Sins of the Father and a Lyon Down

Just when you think Lucious might be showing a shred of humanity—like when he gave Cookie a diamond bracelet earlier in the hour—he reminds us why he’s the ultimate villain. After catching Jamal and the closeted producer D-Major in a compromising moment, Lucious unleashes a homophobic tirade. His cruelty peaks when he tells Jamal he will "celebrate" the day his son dies of AIDS. It’s a line so vile it left many viewers speechless. 2. The Truth About Freda’s Father Empire_2x17

If you thought the Lyon family drama couldn’t get any darker, " Rise by Sin " just proved us all wrong. With the American Sound Awards (ASAs) as the backdrop, the episode delivered a shocking cliffhanger that leaves the fate of one major character hanging in the balance. 1. Lucious Reaches a New Low The penultimate episode of Empire Season 2, titled