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A hip-hop mogul must decide which of his three sons will inherit his multi-million dollar company, as they engage in a fierce struggle for control. Meanwhile, his ex-wife plots to reclaim her stake in the business.

The CEO of a prominent record label, Lucious, is struggling with ALS and must decide which of his three sons will inherit the company upon his passing. Meanwhile, his ex-wife and co-founder, Cookie, has been released from prison and seeks to reclaim her role in the company.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Pilot

1. Pilot

Aired: Jan 7, 2015

Lucious Lyon, told he has a terminal illness, needs one of his family members...

Episode 2 The Outspoken King

2. The Outspoken King

Aired: Jan 14, 2015

Lucious faces a crisis when an Empire artist is caught up in a shooting, thre...

Episode 4 False Imposition

4. False Imposition

Aired: Jan 28, 2015

Lucious tries to steal a major artist from his rival, Jamal works on composin...

Episode 5 Dangerous Bonds

5. Dangerous Bonds

Aired: Feb 4, 2015

Cookie receives an anonymous gift she suspects may be a veiled threat from a ...

Episode 6 Out, Damned Spot

6. Out, Damned Spot

Aired: Feb 11, 2015

Vernon finds himself in a sticky situation; Jamal's ambition causes trouble i...

Episode 7 Our Dancing Days

7. Our Dancing Days

Aired: Feb 18, 2015

Lucious makes a bold move to rebrand Empire Entertainment as a family-owned b...

Episode 8 The Lyon's Roar

8. The Lyon's Roar

Aired: Feb 25, 2015

Cookie and Camilla face off over Hakeem; Jamal reveals news that surprises ev...

Episode 9 Unto the Breach

9. Unto the Breach

Aired: Mar 4, 2015

Cookie uncovers Anika's secret; Lucious must face his rival; the Lyon sons ta...

Episode 10 Sins of the Father

10. Sins of the Father

Aired: Mar 11, 2015

Andre starts a musical relationship with Michelle; a woman from Lucious' past...

Episode 11 Die but Once

11. Die but Once

Aired: Mar 18, 2015

Jamal and Lucious work toward a music-centered relationship, but Lucious has ...

Episode 12 Who I Am

12. Who I Am

Aired: Mar 18, 2015

As the time comes for the Empire stock launch and the celebratory tribute con...

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Main Cast

Terrence HowardTerrence HowardLucious Lyon
Taraji P. HensonTaraji P. HensonCookie Lyon
Bryshere Y. GrayBryshere Y. GrayHakeem Lyon
Jussie SmollettJussie SmollettJamal Lyon
Trai ByersTrai ByersAndre Lyon
Malik YobaMalik YobaVernon Turner
Vivica A. FoxVivica A. FoxCandace
Grace ByersGrace ByersAnika Gibbons
Kaitlin DoubledayKaitlin DoubledayRhonda Lyon
Naomi CampbellNaomi CampbellCamilla Marks
A.Z. KelseyA.Z. KelseyJeff Kingsley
Lindsey PearlmanLindsey PearlmanPatti Sharp
Gabourey SidibeGabourey SidibeBecky
Derek LukeDerek LukeMalcolm Deveaux
XzibitXzibitShyne Johnson
Eka DarvilleEka DarvilleRyan Morgan
Rafael de la FuenteRafael de la FuenteMichael Sanchez
Nicole Ari ParkerNicole Ari ParkerGiselle Sims-Barker
Morocco OmariMorocco OmariTariq Cousins
Jamila VelazquezJamila VelazquezLaura Calleros
SerayahSerayahTiana Brown
Andre RoyoAndre RoyoThurston 'Thirsy' Rawlings
Damon GuptonDamon GuptonDetective Calvin Walker
Terrell CarterTerrell CarterWarren Hall
Paul BlainPaul BlainClub Leviticus Bartender
Chet HanksChet HanksBlake Sterling
Claudette BurchettClaudette BurchettJuanita
Rumer WillisRumer WillisTory Ash
Ta'Rhonda JonesTa'Rhonda JonesPorsha
Rhyon Nicole BrownRhyon Nicole BrownMaya
AzMarie LivingstonAzMarie LivingstonChicken

Creators

Danny StrongDanny StrongCreator
Lee DanielsLee DanielsCreator

Empire Videos

Official Trailer | EMPIRE

Official Trailer | EMPIRE

Empire || Season 1 (Official Trailer)

Empire || Season 1 (Official Trailer)

Info about Empire

Seasons: 6

Current Status: Ended

Network: FOX

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Music

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