Empire
A sexy and powerful drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and wife all battle for his throne.
- Metascore72
- 2015-2020
- 6 seasons
- Walt Disney Television
- Drama, Music
- TV-14
A sexy and powerful drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and wife all battle for his throne.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Pilot
Wed, Jan 7, 2015 46 mins
Lucious Lyon, told he has a terminal illness, needs one of his family members to step up and take over his company. Meanwhile his ex-wife, recently released from prison, has plans of her own.
Episode 2
The Outspoken King
Wed, Jan 14, 2015 44 mins
Lucious has to defend Empire's IPO launch after one of his artists is involved in a shooting.
Episode 3
The Devil Quotes Scripture
Wed, Jan 21, 2015 44 mins
Lucious learns that someone witnessed Bunkie's murder, Cookie seeks help from an old friend, and another woman causes tension between Hakeem and Tiana.
Episode 4
False Imposition
Wed, Jan 28, 2015 44 mins
Lucious tries to steal a major artist from his rival, Jamal works on composing original music, and Hakeem faces complications in the lead up to an important performance.
Episode 5
Dangerous Bonds
Wed, Feb 4, 2015 44 mins
Cookie receives an anonymous gift she suspects may be a veiled threat from a person from her past.
Episode 6
Out, Damned Spot
Wed, Feb 11, 2015 44 mins
Vernon finds himself in a sticky situation; Jamal's ambition causes trouble in his relationships.
Episode 7
Our Dancing Days
Wed, Feb 18, 2015 44 mins
Lucious tries to brand Empire Entertainment as a family-run company.
Episode 8
The Lyon's Roar
Wed, Feb 25, 2015 44 mins
Cookie and Camilla face off over Hakeem; Jamal reveals news that surprises everyone.
Episode 9
Unto the Breach
Wed, Mar 4, 2015 43 mins
Cookie uncovers Anika's secret; Lucious must face his rival; the Lyon sons take drastic measures.
Episode 10
Sins of the Father
Wed, Mar 11, 2015 43 mins
Andre starts a musical relationship with Michelle; a woman from Lucious' past returns.
Episode 11
Die but Once
Wed, Mar 18, 2015 43 mins
Jamal and Lucious work toward a music-centered relationship, but Lucious has a game-changing secret.
Episode 12
Who I Am
Wed, Mar 18, 2015 43 mins
As the time comes for the Empire stock launch and the celebratory tribute concert, Lucious picks a successor, but hasn't reckoned with the response.
