Storyline

A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.

First Aired

2015-01-07
Last Aired

2020-04-21
Creator

Danny Strong
Genre

Drama, Soap
Seasons

6
Episodes

102
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

FOX

Keywords:

hip-hop sibling rivalry music assertive

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Season 6

1. Pilot

Lucious Lyon is the head of a music empire whose reign has been unchallenged for years. But all that c...More

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. Less

48mins 2015-01-07

2. The Outspoken King

Lucious has to defend Empire's IPO launch after one of his artists is involved in a shooting; Cookie h...More

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.Less

45mins 2015-01-14

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 ma...More

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.Less

46mins 2015-01-21

4. False Imposition

Lucious attempts to steal a super-hot, chart-topping artist from his rival at Safe House Records. Mean...More

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.Less

45mins 2015-01-28

5. Dangerous Bonds

Cookie receives an anonymous gift from an admirer that she believes might be a veiled threat from a pe...More

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.Less

46mins 2015-02-04

6. Out, Damned Spot

Vernon is caught in the middle of a very sticky situation. Meanwhile, Jamal is rising to stardom, but ...More

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.Less

45mins 2015-02-11

7. Our Dancing Days

Tension mounts between Hakeem and Jamal, as Lucious attempts to brand Empire Entertainment as a tight-...More

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. Less

45mins 2015-02-18

8. The Lyon's Roar

It’s time for the Lyon family to come together and record a legacy album with Lucious, Hakeem and Jama...More

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.Less

45mins 2015-02-25

9. Unto the Breach

It's an all-out war when Cookie uncovers Anika's big backstabbing secret, and Lucious must come face-t...More

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.Less

46mins 2015-03-04

10. Sins of the Father

Andre forms a new musical relationship with Michelle, and a woman from Lucious' past, Angie, comes int...More

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.Less

45mins 2015-03-11

11. Die But Once

Jamal and Lucious are on their way to forming a music-centered relationship, but once again, Lucious h...More

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.Less

46mins 2015-03-18

12. Who I Am

Hakeem decides to flirt with the enemy, while trying to figure out what the best move is for his caree...More

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.Less