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?
I love this show, can wait to watch…hate that season 1 is ending next week, but looing forwad to it’s return. LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!
This is a well-written show with very wonderful actors and actresses. It has to be the fastest hour on television for me! I will most definetely continue to watch. Thank you for real life television programming fox.
I love this show so much I go back and look at the old ones , just to keep excited waiting for the new one each Wednesday. Cookie you are off the chain, and the music by the cast is amazing. I look forward in purchasing the soundtrack of the music. What a incredible cast!!!!!!!!! I LOVE EMPIRE…….
Love it!!Cannot get enough!!Great actors,and singers,this show is a HIT!!
Hell, keep empire rolling. I am sick and tired of watching black movies and people making buffoons out of themselves. This is a classy show…….. With blacks, finally I am watching a movie that makes me proud. Not only is the producer a black male, but the actors r fabulous. Keep up the good work. Errrrr, spoiler alert, I wish eventually, Lucius ends up with cookie, they should stick together!!!!!
BEST SHOW EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Finally a show that I can watch and still want more. Unlike other shows that are out there now, I can hardly wait for the next. The “OMG” moments get better each week. The cast definitely cannot be played anyone. This show is one for the books. Will be talked about for years and years………………..
Empire is a great show. I love the idea its filmed right here in Chicago where i was born and raised. They have inspired me to continue following my dreams.
I absolutely love this show! It should continue with another season!
THIS IS BY FAR TH BEST SHOW HAVE EVER SEEN. IF IT IS CANCELLED, I WILL EVE WATCH FOX TV AGAIN.
One of the best shows I’ve seen l hope it doesn’t get canceled it is well acted and very entertaining
Empire is taking the world by storm. It is the best show on tv. The creator could not have picked a better blend of actors/actresses you fall in like with. In one hour, Empire covers so much. Keeping the die-heart fans wanting more. Keep it coming!!! I’m planning a season finale party at a sports bar. 5 beautiful 60 inch screens of EMPIRE. Wanna come?..
I’m not really into TV shows, I’m a movie person, but this show, is the one. LOVE IT and the MUSIC. I am ready for the next episode. I TRULY ENJOY this one. It has to be the best I’ve seen in a very long time, maybe the best I’ve ever gotten into ever.
It is so hard to find good tv show but empire is the best show I’ve seen in a very long time
It has been a while since I have watched a show and could not WAIT for the next episode. LOVE THIS SHOW!!!