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Status: Ended
Network: FOX
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.1/10
Empire
Overview
A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.
This production, originally released in 2015, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Soap genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.1 across its 6 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Soap.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Terrence Howard
Lucious Lyon
Taraji P. Henson
Cookie Lyon
Bryshere Y. Gray
Hakeem Lyon
Trai Byers
Andre Lyon
Gabourey Sidibe
Becky
Ta'Rhonda Jones
Porsha
Serayah
Tiana Brown
Nicole Ari Parker
Giselle Sims-Barker
Seasons
Season 1
12 Episodes • Aired 2015-01-07
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.
Season 2
18 Episodes • Aired 2015-09-23
The second season picks up three months after the shocking arrest and incarceration of Empire Entertainment head Lucious Lyon. Knowing Lucious won’t be held much longer in prison, Cookie and her allies within the Lyon family make a desperate attempt to seize control of the company. But as the Lyons continue to battle each other, a bigger external threat emerges that could force them to unite.
Season 3
18 Episodes • Aired 2016-09-21
Lucious pursues his music legacy with his streaming service, while also clashing with his half-brother, Tariq, who is leading a federal task force investigating him. Cookie aims to start over, in pursuit of her own happiness with a new romantic interest. Meanwhile, the Lyon brothers struggle with fame and ambition, and the choices they face will become a battle for the soul of the Lyon family.
Season 4
18 Episodes • Aired 2017-09-27
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 5
18 Episodes • Aired 2018-09-26
No season overview provided for this season.
