Season 1
(2015)
Overview
Lucious Lyon's reign as the head of Empire Entertainment 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.
Cast
as Lucious Lyon
as Cookie Lyon
as Hakeem Lyon
as Jamal Lyon
as Andre Lyon
as Vernon Turner
as Anika Gibbons
as Rhonda Lyon
as Thurston 'Thirsy' Rawlings
as Patti Sharp
Episodes
Pilot 4.9
January 7, 2015
Lucious Lyon is the head of a music empire whose reign has been unchallenged for years. But all that changes when he le…
The Outspoken King 7.7
January 14, 2015
Lucious has to defend Empire's IPO launch after one of his artists is involved in a shooting; Cookie hears about Luciou…
The Devil Quotes Scripture 7.3
January 21, 2015
The Lyons head to Philadelphia and get a taste of what their life could have been if Lucious hadn't made it big. Luciou…
False Imposition 8.0
January 28, 2015
Lucious attempts to steal a super-hot, chart-topping artist from his rival at Safe House Records. Meanwhile, Jamal stru…
Dangerous Bonds 7.0
February 4, 2015
Cookie receives an anonymous gift from an admirer that she believes might be a veiled threat from a person from her pri…
Out, Damned Spot 9.3
February 11, 2015
Vernon is caught in the middle of a very sticky situation. Meanwhile, Jamal is rising to stardom, but his newfound driv…
Our Dancing Days 6.8
February 18, 2015
Tension mounts between Hakeem and Jamal, as Lucious attempts to brand Empire Entertainment as a tight-knit, “family-run…
The Lyon's Roar 8.3
February 25, 2015
It’s time for the Lyon family to come together and record a legacy album with Lucious, Hakeem and Jamal. Cookie and Cam…
Unto the Breach 6.5
March 4, 2015
It's an all-out war when Cookie uncovers Anika's big backstabbing secret, and Lucious must come face-to-face with his l…
Sins of the Father 9.0
March 11, 2015
Andre forms a new musical relationship with Michelle, and a woman from Lucious' past, Angie, comes into the picture. Me…
Die But Once 8.0
March 18, 2015
Jamal and Lucious are on their way to forming a music-centered relationship, but once again, Lucious has a secret that'…
Who I Am 6.2
March 18, 2015
Hakeem decides to flirt with the enemy, while trying to figure out what the best move is for his career. Meanwhile, Coo…