A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.
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- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes aired
- 102
- Latest aired
- S06E18
- Total runtime
- 3d 2h
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 January 2015 – March 2015 12 episodes
- Season 2 September 2015 – May 2016 18 episodes
- Season 3 September 2016 – May 2017 18 episodes
- Season 4 September 2017 – May 2018 18 episodes
- Season 5 September 2018 – May 2019 18 episodes
- Season 6 September 2019 – April 2020 18 episodes
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S01E01 Pilot
January 7 · 48min find the promo
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Lucious 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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S01E02 The Outspoken King
January 14 · 45min find the promo
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Lucious 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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S01E03 The Devil Quotes Scripture
January 21 · 46min find the promo
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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.
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S01E04 False Imposition
January 28 · 45min find the promo
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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.
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S01E05 Dangerous Bonds
February 4 · 46min find the promo
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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.
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S01E06 Out, Damned Spot
February 11 · 45min find the promo
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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 (guest star Raven Symone) from the family's past shows up with a huge surprise.
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S01E07 Our Dancing Days
February 18 · 45min find the promo
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Tension 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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S01E08 The Lyon's Roar
February 25 · 45min find the promo
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It’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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S01E09 Unto the Breach
March 4 · 46min find the promo
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It'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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S01E10 Sins of the Father
March 11 · 45min find the promo
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Andre 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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S01E11 Die But Once
March 18 · 46min find the promo
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Jamal 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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S01E12 Who I Am
March 18 · 45min find the promo
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Hakeem 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.