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Empire
A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.
- Created by:
- Danny Strong, Lee Daniels
- Cast:
- Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Bryshere Y. Gray, Trai Byers
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- FOX
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 4.7Pilot
2015-01-07 · 48mLucious Lyon is the head of a music empire whose reign has been unchallenged for years. But all that changes when he learns he has a disease and must choose one of his three sons to take over: Andre, Jamal or Hakeem. Complicating matters is their mother and Lucious’ ex-wife, Cookie, who emerges from prison to claim her share.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.8The Outspoken King
2015-01-14 · 45mLucious has to defend Empire's IPO launch after one of his artists is involved in a shooting; Cookie hears about Lucious' plans for a huge performance for Hakeem, but not Jamal; Bunkie's murder is investigated.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.5The Devil Quotes Scripture
2015-01-21 · 46mThe Lyons head to Philadelphia and get a taste of what their life could have been if Lucious hadn't made it big. Lucious promotes Hakeem's new relationship with hip-hop star Tianna, but tensions rise when another woman tries to catch Hakeem's eye.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.2False Imposition
2015-01-28 · 45mLucious attempts to steal a super-hot, chart-topping artist from his rival at Safe House Records. Meanwhile, Jamal struggles to compose original music and Cookie tries to forge a relationship with her estranged son, Hakeem.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 6.8Dangerous Bonds
2015-02-04 · 46mCookie receives an anonymous gift from an admirer that she believes might be a veiled threat from a person from her prison past. Meanwhile, Lucious takes charge of Hakeem's first video shoot.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 9.4Out, Damned Spot
2015-02-11 · 45mVernon is caught in the middle of a very sticky situation. Meanwhile, Jamal is rising to stardom, but his newfound drive and ambition might stir up trouble in his relationships. To make matters worse, a mystery woman (guest star Raven Symone) from the family's past shows up with a huge surprise.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 6.6Our Dancing Days
2015-02-18 · 45mTension mounts between Hakeem and Jamal, as Lucious attempts to brand Empire Entertainment as a tight-knit, “family-run” company. Meanwhile, Cookie and Anika don’t hold anything back when it comes to taking over the company.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.6The Lyon's Roar
2015-02-25 · 45mIt’s time for the Lyon family to come together and record a legacy album with Lucious, Hakeem and Jamal. Cookie and Camilla finally come face-to-face, Andre struggles with some inner demons and Jamal steps into the spotlight with news that surprises everyone.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 6.3Unto the Breach
2015-03-04 · 46mIt's an all-out war when Cookie uncovers Anika's big backstabbing secret, and Lucious must come face-to-face with his longtime rival, Billy Beretti. As the Lyon family rallies to save Empire Entertainment, all three sons take drastic measures: Jamal gets close with famous artist Delphine, Hakeem works hand-in-hand with Cookie and Andre is pushed way beyond his limits.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 9.2Sins of the Father
2015-03-11 · 45mAndre forms a new musical relationship with Michelle, and a woman from Lucious' past, Angie, comes into the picture. Meanwhile, Lucious invites the whole family over to his home. However, everyone arrives with their own agendas. Hakeem, under the influence of Camilla, sets out to show his father that he's a true artist and a good businessman. Then, Cookie prepares to state her own agenda for Empire and for her family, when Olivia arrives.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 8.4Die But Once
2015-03-18 · 46mJamal and Lucious are on their way to forming a music-centered relationship, but once again, Lucious has a secret that's about to change everything.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 6.1Who I Am
2015-03-18 · 45mHakeem decides to flirt with the enemy, while trying to figure out what the best move is for his career. Meanwhile, Cookie is cooking up a plan of her own.
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Terrence Howard
Lucious Lyon
Taraji P. Henson
Cookie Lyon
Bryshere Y. Gray
Hakeem Lyon
Trai Byers
Andre Lyon
Gabourey Sidibe
Becky
Ta'Rhonda Jones
Porsha
Serayah
Tiana Brown
Nicole Ari Parker
Giselle Sims-Barker
Meta Golding
Teri Lyon
A.Z. Kelsey
Jeff Kingsley