Empire Can't Truss 'Em (Season 6, Episode 11)
TV-14
TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Music

Empire

Can't Truss 'Em (Season 6, Episode 11)

TV-14

TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Music

The Lyons' world is turned upside down as they face a loss, which forces one Lyon to deal with an unresolved trauma from the past; Andre makes an important decision about his health, family and career; Devon confronts Tiana.

Showrunner

Brett Mahoney

Director

Clement Virgo

Writers

Lee Daniels (created by) | Danny Strong (created by) | Michael C. Martin (written by) | Cameron Johnson (written by) (story editor) & 3 more

Producers

Jessica Badenoch | Richard S. Lederer (produced by) | Brett Mahoney | Jamie Rosengard

Composer

Fil Eisler

Cinematographer

Tommy Maddox-Upshaw

Editor

Eli Nilsen

Casting Directors

Leah Daniels Butler (as Leah Daniels-Butler) | Jill L. Uyeda (as Jill Uyeda)

Production Designer

Chase Harlan

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 3, 2020

Release date

Mar 3, 2020 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 8 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 30 wins & 98 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
35 cast members

Name	Known for
Terrence Howard Lucious Lyon (as Terrence DaShon Howard) Lucious Lyon (as Terrence DaShon Howard) See fewer	Crash (I) (2004)
Bryshere Y. Gray Hakeem Lyon Hakeem Lyon See fewer	Empire (2015)
Trai Byers Andre Lyon Andre Lyon See fewer	Empire (2015)
Gabourey Sidibe Becky Becky See fewer	Precious (II) (2009)
Ta'Rhonda Jones Porsha Porsha See fewer	The Perfect Christmas Present (2017)
Serayah Tiana Brown Tiana Brown See fewer	Empire (2015)
Nicole Ari Parker Giselle Giselle See fewer	Boogie Nights (1997)
Meta Golding Teri Teri See fewer	Rabbit Hole (2023)
A.Z. Kelsey Jeff Kingsley Jeff Kingsley See fewer	Empire (2015)
Rhyon Nicole Brown Maya Maya See fewer	Empire (2015)
Mario Devon Devon See fewer	Freedom Writers (2007)
Katlynn Simone Treasure Treasure See fewer	Empire (2015)
Wood Harris Damon Cross Damon Cross See fewer	Remember the Titans (2000)
Taraji P. Henson Cookie Lyon Cookie Lyon See fewer	The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Tasha Smith Carol Hardaway Carol Hardaway See fewer	The Whole Ten Yards (2004)
Keesha Sharp Dr. Paula Wick Dr. Paula Wick See fewer	Lethal Weapon (2016)
Amanda Detmer Tracy Tracy See fewer	Final Destination (2000)
Kiandra Richardson Yana Yana See fewer	Kingdom Business (2022)
David Banner Philly Street Philly Street See fewer	Black Snake Moan (2006)
Diamond White Lala Lala See fewer	The Lion Guard (2015)
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Claudette Burchett Juanita Juanita See fewer	Empire (2015)
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Matty Ryan Travis Wilson Travis Wilson See fewer	Who Gets the Dog? (2016)
Courtney Gabrielle Williams Nicole Williams Nicole Williams See fewer	Soundtrack (2019)
Bernard Gilbert Durrell Durrell See fewer	The Chi (2018)
Vincent R. Williams Ryan (as Vincent Williams) Ryan (as Vincent Williams) See fewer	Chicago Fire (2012)
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Anthony Battle Producer 2 Producer 2 See fewer	Empire (2015)
Melissa DuPrey Assistant Assistant See fewer	Relative (I) (2022)
Ethan Miles Perry Young Bunkie Actor Young Bunkie Actor See fewer	Empire (2015)
Michael Oilar Empire Security (uncredited) Empire Security (uncredited) See fewer	The Killers Club (2021)
Rekkhan Engineer / DJ (uncredited) Engineer / DJ (uncredited) See fewer	Chicago P.D. (2014)