Name: Empire
Released: 2015-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Bryshere Y. Gray

TV Show · Drama · Music

Starring Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, and set within a world of glamour, danger, sex and power, EMPIRE is a new drama about a family dynasty that follows the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne. Featuring music by prolific producer Timbaland.

2015 · 47m

Starring Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Bryshere Y. Gray

EPISODE 1

Pilot

EMPIRE is a powerful new drama that follows LUCIOUS LYON, 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.

44 min
EPISODE 2

The Outspoken King

Lucious must defend Empire’s IPO launch after controversies arise around one of his artists being involved in a shooting, and Cookie proves to be invaluable by helping Lucious turn a crisis into a triumph. Competition between Lucious and Cookie heats up when Cookie hears of Lucious’s plan to stage a huge performance for Hakeem – but not Jamal. Meanwhile, the police begin to investigate Bunkie’s murder.

41 min
EPISODE 3

The Devil Quotes Scripture

The 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.

41 min
EPISODE 4

False Imposition

Lucious 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.

41 min
EPISODE 5

Dangerous Bonds

Cookie 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.

41 min
EPISODE 6

Out, Damned Spot

Vernon 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 from the family’s past shows up with a huge surprise.

41 min

Terrence Howard

Lucious Lyon
Taraji P. Henson

Cookie Lyon
Bryshere Y. Gray

Hakeem Lyon
Trai Byers

Andre Lyon
Gabourey Sidibe

Becky Williams
Ta'Rhonda Jones

Porsha Taylor
Serayah

Tiana Brown
Nicole Ari Parker

Giselle Sims-Barker
Rhyon Nicole Brown

Maya
A.Z. Kelsey

Jeff Kingsley
Wood Harris

Damon

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Studio: Fox
Released: 2015
Rated: 15

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom), English, English (Australia)
Audio: English (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩), French (France) (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩), German (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩), Italian (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩), Japanese (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩), Polish (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩), Portuguese (Brazil) (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩), Spanish (Latin America) (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩), Spanish (Spain) (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)
Subtitles: Chinese, Simplified , Chinese, Traditional , Czech , Danish , Dutch , Finnish , French (Canada) , French (France) (Always On), German , Greek , Hungarian , Italian (Always On), Japanese (Always On), Korean , Norwegian , Polish , Portuguese (Brazil) , Portuguese (Portugal) , Romanian , Spanish (Latin America) (Always On), Spanish (Spain) , Swedish , Turkish

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