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A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.
Genres:DramaSoap
Network:FOX
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Season 1

  • Pilot
    7.8/101,199 votes
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    Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2015

    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

    Writer: Lee Daniels, Danny Strong

  • The Outspoken King
    7.9/10871 votes
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    The Outspoken King

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2015

    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

    Writer: Danny Strong, Ilene Chaiken

  • The Devil Quotes Scripture
    7.9/10767 votes
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    The Devil Quotes Scripture

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2015

    The Lyons head to Philadelphia and get a taste of what their life could have been if Lucious hadn't made it big. Lucious promotes Hakeem's new relationship with hip-hop star Tianna, but tensions rise when another woman tries to catch Hakeem's eye.

    Director: Sanaa Hamri

    Writer: Ilene Chaiken, Joshua Allen

  • False Imposition
    7.9/10710 votes
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    False Imposition

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2015

    Lucious attempts to steal a super-hot, chart-topping artist from his rival at Safe House Records. Meanwhile, Jamal struggles to compose original music and Cookie tries to forge a relationship with her estranged son, Hakeem.

    Director: Rosemary Rodriguez

    Writer: Wendy Calhoun

  • Dangerous Bonds
    8.3/10763 votes
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    Dangerous Bonds

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2015

    Cookie receives an anonymous gift from an admirer that she believes might be a veiled threat from a person from her prison past. Meanwhile, Lucious takes charge of Hakeem's first video shoot.

    Director: John Singleton

    Writer: Malcolm Spellman

  • Out, Damned Spot
    8.1/10717 votes
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    Out, Damned Spot

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/2015

    Vernon is caught in the middle of a very sticky situation. Meanwhile, Jamal is rising to stardom, but his newfound drive and ambition might stir up trouble in his relationships. To make matters worse, a mystery woman (guest star Raven Symone) from the family's past shows up with a huge surprise.

    Director: Michael Engler

    Writer: Eric Haywood

  • Our Dancing Days
    8.5/10788 votes
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    Our Dancing Days

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2015

    Tension mounts between Hakeem and Jamal, as Lucious attempts to brand Empire Entertainment as a tight-knit, “family-run” company. Meanwhile, Cookie and Anika don’t hold anything back when it comes to taking over the company.

    Director: Sanaa Hamri

    Writer: Attica Locke

  • The Lyon's Roar
    8.6/10799 votes
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    The Lyon's Roar

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2015

    It’s time for the Lyon family to come together and record a legacy album with Lucious, Hakeem and Jamal. Cookie and Camilla finally come face-to-face, Andre struggles with some inner demons and Jamal steps into the spotlight with news that surprises everyone.

    Director: Danny Strong

    Writer: Danny Strong

  • Unto the Breach
    8.6/10801 votes
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    Unto the Breach

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2015

    It's an all-out war when Cookie uncovers Anika's big backstabbing secret, and Lucious must come face-to-face with his longtime rival, Billy Beretti. As the Lyon family rallies to save Empire Entertainment, all three sons take drastic measures: Jamal gets close with famous artist Delphine, Hakeem works hand-in-hand with Cookie and Andre is pushed way beyond his limits.

    Director: Anthony Hemingway

    Writer: David Rambo

  • Sins of the Father
    8.2/10625 votes
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    Sins of the Father

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/11/2015

    Andre forms a new musical relationship with Michelle, and a woman from Lucious' past, Angie, comes into the picture. Meanwhile, Lucious invites the whole family over to his home. However, everyone arrives with their own agendas. Hakeem, under the influence of Camilla, sets out to show his father that he's a true artist and a good businessman. Then, Cookie prepares to state her own agenda for Empire and for her family, when Olivia arrives.

    Director: Rob Hardy

    Writer: Eddie Gonzalez, Jeremy Haft

  • Die But Once
    8.1/10624 votes
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    Die But Once

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/18/2015

    Jamal and Lucious are on their way to forming a music-centered relationship, but once again, Lucious has a secret that's about to change everything.

    Director: Mario Van Peebles

    Writer: Ilene Chaiken

  • Who I Am
    8.3/10680 votes
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    Who I Am

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/18/2015

    Hakeem decides to flirt with the enemy, while trying to figure out what the best move is for his career. Meanwhile, Cookie is cooking up a plan of her own.

    Director: Debbie Allen

    Writer: Danny Strong, Ilene Chaiken