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?
Love the show! Keep it!!!
renew renew renew renew
This is the best show ever never cancel it or I will cry fav show lets shoot for 10 or more seasons
I really liked this show last season but so far this season is disappointing. Not sure why seams cheesy I guess. What happen? New writers or what? Please get back on track pleaseeeee!!!!!!!
I totally agree… Kind of ghettoishhhhh …. Not a good way showing that this is the way people live …
I hate this TV serious wish you was never made stupid people did it you need to get a life and grow up hope you never make it on the series eve
I like the show last season. The singing, acting were all good. It kept my interest from week to week. This year, when I watched the first episode, I was very disappointed. When I saw al sharpton’s face on the screen, I turned off the channel. What a disappointment to have this troublemaker on the show. It became a racial statement. I am sick of this. I will never watch this again.
Keep the show
The show Empire by no means should be cancelled, It’s a very good show and a big part of my tv line up. Also it’s very popular with my generation and the younger generation. The ratings should be very high so why cancel the show. Hope you guys get together on this, other wise all hell will breakout.
I am a proud African American and find that Empire is a horrible tv series that must be CANCELLED!! It will do more harm to black people “since slavery.” Empire is not the garbage will want young children and other viewers to watch. The sooner you CANCEL EMPIRE the better!
we love the show keep it on the air
Absolutely love this show, great performances and doesn’t drag on and on!
Great show. Love the drama and uncertainty. Can’t imagine what might happen next. My wife and I love it. Her favorite is Cookie, and probably mine, as well. We hope it goes on forever. Cookie should run Empire.
As a “Honky” White Great Grandfather disabled Korean War Veteran that LOVES Music & it’s Rhythmic ‘Beat’..I’ve never gotten ‘around’ “RAP”..& generally ‘passed’ those scenes that included , for me, too much of it. But, it was & is the great performances of EVERY actor that kept me coming back for every episode.. & am quite disappointed of it’s cancellation…especially due to $$$$ bickering differences..Do hope some other company can pick it up..Like the “Blues”, “R&B”, Jazz,& Folk Singing, Country,…”RAP” is still a part of our culture..whether one enjoys it..or not! Especially enjoyed & was impressed by the lead actor’s… Read more »
This show is so bad and stereo typical, I hate to say it but, the Kardashian have better plots and acting.
Keep the show
YOU MUST KEEP THIS SHOW!!!