Empire
A sexy and powerful drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and wife all battle for his throne.
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- 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 6 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 2019 - 2020
Episode 1
What Is Love
Tue, Sep 24, 2019 44 mins
The Empire has been splintered. Lucious is on the run from the FBI as a fugitive. Running the Empire throne is Andre, who encounters competition for company control. Meanwhile, Cookie has moved on and has become a popular TV personality.
Episode 2
Got on My Knees to Pray
Tue, Oct 1, 2019 44 mins
While Lucious is still on the run, Cookie confronts Damon about why he lied to her. Andre, who is dealing with his own personal trauma, is suddenly forced to grapple with an unforeseen family complication. Meanwhile, Becky and Giselle try to get the star power they need out of their first Bossy Media artist and Tiana tries to help Devon find his sound.
Episode 3
You Broke Love
Tue, Oct 8, 2019 44 mins
While Lucious' plan to escape from the Feds finally comes to a head, Cookie finds herself in a dangerous situation with Damon. Andre is haunted by a ghost from his past that he can't seem to shake and Tiana receives backlash from fans over a social media post. Meanwhile, Becky tries her new artist on track and is surprised by an unexpected visit from family.
Episode 4
Tell the Truth
Tue, Oct 15, 2019 44 mins
A happy family occasion brings the Lyon family back together, but it becomes apparent that no one seems to see eye-to-eye. Lucious, unhappy with how Empire and the Empire movie are progressing, springs into action and comes face-to-face with demons from his past. Meanwhile, Cookie reaches her breaking point and considers seeking help and Andre encourages Tiana to smooth over the controversy she created for the company.
Episode 5
Stronger Than My Rival
Tue, Nov 5, 2019 44 mins
Lucious, still obsessed with his past, tries to make amends for his wrongdoings with an old friend. Cookie vies to take control of the house, putting the whole family in the middle. Andre and Lucious go head-to-head in a competition to figure out the direction Empire should be heading in. Meanwhile, Becky and Giselle are at odds over the future of Bossy music.
Episode 6
Heart of Stone
Tue, Nov 12, 2019 44 mins
Candace and Carol take Cookie on a girls' trip to Miami; Lucious deals with self-reflection; Andre makes a bold decision regarding Treasure's upcoming album; Giselle goes behind Becky's back to find Tiana a new audience.
Episode 7
Good Enough
Tue, Nov 19, 2019 44 mins
After realizing that music is her real first love, Cookie makes moves to get back into the music world; Lucious tries to regain control of Empire by attempting to sabotage Andre's vision for the company.
Episode 8
Do You Remember Me
Tue, Nov 26, 2019 44 mins
Cookie discovers an artist with raw talent whom Lucious dismissed years ago; Lucious spends a day in the city with Yana; Tracy finds evidence that incriminates Lucious; Giselle runs into an old friend.
Episode 9
Remember the Music
Tue, Dec 3, 2019 44 mins
Hakeem raises concerns over Lucious' changes to the Empire movie script; Lucious and Cookie revisit their past; Andre turns to Kelly Patel to help him gain controlling interest in the company; Teri grows increasingly suspicious of Andre.
Episode 10
Cold Cold Man
Tue, Dec 17, 2019 44 mins
Cookie becomes frustrated with Lucious, who is struggling to accept their relationship is over; upon being shut out of the ASA nominations, the women of Bossy choose Melody for their performance slot; Teri confronts Andre over his lies.
Episode 11
Can't Truss 'Em
Tue, Mar 3, 2020 43 mins
The Lyons' world is turned upside down as they face a loss, which forces one Lyon to deal with an unresolved trauma from the past; Andre makes an important decision about his health, family and career; Devon confronts Tiana.
Episode 12
Talk Less
Tue, Mar 10, 2020 44 mins
Lucious hunts for a record deal for Yana, but is met with surprising feedback from the label executives; Cookie struggles with her inability to shake memories of the secret she's kept for so many years; Kingsley pushes for more control.
Episode 13
Come Undone
Tue, Mar 17, 2020 44 mins
Cookie continues to keep her secret from her sisters, but Lucious feels she needs to come clean; when Treasure is unable to perform at the upcoming showcase, Becky suggests that Yana take the spot, but Lucious feels she's not ready.
Episode 14
I Am Who I Am
Tue, Mar 24, 2020 44 mins
While on a road trip, Cookie, Candace, and Carol take a painful trip down memory lane; Lucious uses something special from the past to help give Yana her big break; Teri becomes increasingly more fearful of Andre.
Episode 15
Love Me Still
Tue, Mar 31, 2020 44 mins
As their wedding day arrives, Teri's fears concerning Andre's temper continue to surface; Cookie finds a shocking discovery while digging into Bossy's finances; Yana starts to fall for Lucious again; Maya sets her sights on Hakeem.
Episode 16
We Got Us
Tue, Apr 7, 2020 43 mins
After Andre's breakdown, Cookie and Lucious have him committed to a treatment facility; Becky struggles to balance her personal and professional life; Hakeem and Maya find themselves in a difficult situation after a night in Las Vegas.
Episode 17
Over Everything
Tue, Apr 14, 2020 43 mins
Lucious continues to run Empire and discovers some of Andre's missteps by way of Kelly Patel; Cookie tries to relaunch BossyFest but is met with major obstacles from the ASAs; Hakeem and Maya's unlikely partnership proves to be beneficial.
Episode 18
Home Is on the Way
Tue, Apr 21, 2020 46 mins
In the midst of the Bossyfest launch and the fight to regain control of Empire, Cookie reflects on her life and the woman she has become; Lucious finds it impossible to deny his feelings for Cookie; Lucious prepares for battle.
