The Best Episodes Directed By Lee Daniels

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - The Winner Takes It All

   S2:E19/27/2017

   While still dealing with the repercussions of Hunter's death, Star goes to great lengths to assure that the group gets a release date for their album. A frustrated Simone struggles with bullying and Alexandra moves in with Derek despite the hardships they've experienced. Meanwhile, Carlotta faces difficult decisions when it comes to managing the group and turns to Jamal Lyon for advice.

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   7.8/10(8 votes)

   #2 - The Outspoken King

   S1:E21/14/2015

   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.

   Director:Lee Daniels

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   6.3/10(10 votes)

   #3 - The Devils Are Here

   S2:E19/23/2015

   Still in federal lockup, Lucious is trying to run Empire from inside, while a headline-grabbing state prosecutor hangs her political ambitions on bringing him down - no matter what it takes. Meanwhile, Cookie stages a star-studded #FreeLucious concert in his support, while scheming with Andre, Hakeem, Anika and the business savvy Mimi Whiteman to finalize the hostile takeover of Empire.

   Director:Lee Daniels

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   5.8/10(9 votes)

   #4 - Pilot

   S1:E112/14/2016

   Star, a tough-as-nails young woman who came up in the foster care system, tracks down her sister, Simone, and her Instagram bestie, Alexanndra, and together, the trio journeys to Atlanta with the hope of becoming music superstars.

   Director:Lee Daniels

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   4.7/10(16 votes)

   #5 - Pilot

   S1:E11/7/2015

   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.

   Director:Lee Daniels

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   3.1/10(4 votes)

   #6 - The Devil You Know

   S1:E21/4/2017

   While Star, Alexandra and Simone work on a demo for their chance to perform at a music festival, Roland Crane and his wife, Rose come into town, revealing a big secret that threatens to destroy the group. Star then goes to extreme measures and risks it all to try to get her music produced by Roland. Meanwhile, Carlotta and Jahil go head-to-head, each trying to keep their secrets buried as someone's life hangs in the balance.

   Director:Lee Daniels

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