Empire
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

Season 1

  • 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

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Cast & Crew

  • 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

About

Empire

Drama

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.

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Studio
Fox
Released
2015
Rated
15
Region of Origin
United States
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