Network: FOX
Episodes: 102 (hour)
Seasons: Six
TV show dates: January 7, 2015 — April 21, 2020
Series status: Ended
Performers include: Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Malik Yoba, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Gray, Trai Byers, Grace Gealey, Kaitlin Doubleday, and Gabourey Sidibe.
TV show description:
This musical drama series revolves around a family that’s at the center of a hip hop music empire.
A former drug dealer, Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard) is the CEO of Empire Entertainment, a hugely successful music company. His life is turned upside down when he learns that he has ALS and must now choose one of his three sons as his successor.
Eldest son Andre (Trai Bryers) is Wharton-educated, power-hungry, and married to manipulative Rhonda (Kaitlin Doubleday).
Middle child Jamal (Jussie Smollett) is a talented gay singer-songwriter who’s long been seen as the black sheep of the family and despises the corporate side of the music industry.
Fame-obsessed Hakeem (Bryshere Gray, aka Yazz The Greatest) is a fame-obsessed rising hip hop artist, the baby of the clan, and his father’s favorite.
Complicating matters is the boys’ mother and Lucious’ ex-wife, Cookie (Taraji P. Henson), who emerges from prison to claim her share of the empire. She helped build the company with Lucious and then took the fall for running drugs that helped finance his early career.
Other characters include Anika Calhoun (Grace Gealey), head of Empire Entertainment A&R and Lucious’ love interest; Vernon Turner (Malik Yoba), Lucious’ longtime friend and business partner; and Becky Williams (Gabourey Sidibe), Lucious’ executive assistant.
Episode #102 — Home Is on the Way
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 while continuing to support Yana (guest Kiandra Richardson) and her rise to stardom. When the Lyons face their biggest threat yet, Lucious prepares for the battle of his life and realizes that in the end, family is what matters the most.
First aired: April 21, 2020.
What do you think? Do you like the Empire TV show? Do you think it should have ended? Would you have renewed it for a seventh season?
Good job FOX…Best new show ever !!!!!!!! Best casting ever !!!! Best support guest cast ever !!!! Keep that big budget feel too…dont relax on quality…Terrence Howard the man…Best music based drama ever !!!!
Bring back Bones reruns.
I love the show please re new, there is so much crap on tv the story acting and music, are exceptional, Please re consider
I fell in complete love with this show an truly believe it should be a second and third season my aunt whose a four time stroke victim is learning how to use her arm again just so she can turn the television to empire every Wednesday.
Love the show, keep it going I .
I knew Empire was a hit from the very first show. Fox would be making a grave mistake to cancel “Empire” With the dynamic dou of Henson & Howard they have a certain spark on camera and I love “Cookie” that’s my girl very strong,outspoken & ride or die for her sons and ex-hubby. Can’t get enough of the show can’t wait til Wednesday nights
i love this show! Very addicting! Can’t wait to see what happens next.
Empire is the best show ever. It has to be renewed!!!!!!!!
Empire is the best show ever. It has to be renewed. I absolutely love, love, love, this show!!!!!!!!!!
Empire is literally the best show to have ever aired TV!! It better be
Renewed! It’s all anyone talks about! I’ literally despertely wait for Wednesdays to come
Just to watch this show!
I love this show, you need to watch it every week because it is fast action and always entertaining. LOVE Cookie! She makes the show
Love this show can’t wait for the next and next.
Besides having a FANTASTIC group of actors and a great storyline,
the music from this show will make $$$!
Be smart…Keep It Goin’ DON’T CANCEL! 😉
I think its a exceptionally great show an cast so give another season the first ones going well so why not
i love this show. i think lucious should find a cure and married cookie .
Don’t cancel! I started watching episode 2 and was hooked in 10 minutes! Then went to On Demand and watched the pilot! Now I don’t miss an episode. I love this show! Please don’t cancel!!