Empire, Inc.
Empire, Inc. is the story of the charismatic James Munroe, a man of passionate drives, who could devastate an enemy as well as a friend, and whose cunning even stupefied his own family.
- 1983-1983
- 1 season
- Drama
Empire, Inc. is the story of the charismatic James Munroe, a man of passionate drives, who could devastate an enemy as well as a friend, and whose cunning even stupefied his own family.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1983
Episode 1
Hello, Suckers
In the northern Quebec of 1929, the wealthy and powerful Munroe family faces various crises as patriarch James tries to make his hydro power plan commercially viable.
Episode 2
Brother Can You Spare $17 Million?
In 1935, the bank is foreclosing on Munroe and he has one month to raise £17 million.
Episode 3
The Party's Over
An extravagant garden party at the Munroes' summer home is interrupted as Cabinet Minister C.D. Howe arrives to recruit James Munroe to mobilize Canadian industry for war.
Episode 4
Fathers and Sons
When a worker is injured at the plant, the accident proves to be a catalyst for the release of pent-up resentment and anger. To get the 3,000 workers back on the job, a communist union is invited to "clean up".
Episode 5
Titans Don't Cry
James Munroe is 70 and it is suggested that he slow down and sell the company. A reporter, intent on getting a rare interview with Sir James, turns out to be a forthright modern woman who completely fascinates him.
Episode 6
Last Waltz
Munroe is an old man, rich and alone. He has not seen his wife or daughter Amy for five years. Catherine is ill and Amy comes to Munroe to reunite him with his wife.