TV-14
S1 • E1
Lucious Lyon, told he has a terminal illness, needs one of his family members to step up and take over his company. Meanwhile his ex-wife, recently released from prison, has plans of her own.
S1 • E2
Lucious has to defend Empire's IPO launch after one of his artists is involved in a shooting.
S1 • E3
Lucious learns that someone witnessed Bunkie's murder, Cookie seeks help from an old friend, and another woman causes tension between Hakeem and Tiana.
S1 • E4
Lucious tries to steal a major artist from his rival, Jamal works on composing original music, and Hakeem faces complications in the lead up to an important performance.
S1 • E5
Cookie receives an anonymous gift she suspects may be a veiled threat from a person from her past.
S1 • E6
Vernon finds himself in a sticky situation; Jamal's ambition causes trouble in his relationships.
S1 • E7
Lucious tries to brand Empire Entertainment as a family-run company.
S1 • E8
Cookie and Camilla face off over Hakeem; Jamal reveals news that surprises everyone.
S1 • E9
Cookie uncovers Anika's secret; Lucious must face his rival; the Lyon sons take drastic measures.
S1 • E10
Andre starts a musical relationship with Michelle; a woman from Lucious' past returns.
S1 • E11
Jamal and Lucious work toward a music-centered relationship, but Lucious has a game-changing secret.
S1 • E12
As the time comes for the Empire stock launch and the celebratory tribute concert, Lucious picks a successor, but hasn't reckoned with the response.
Lucious Lyon
Hakeem Lyon
Andre Lyon
Cookie Lyon
Porsha
Becky
Tiana Brown
Jamal Lyon
Anika Calhoun
Thirsty Rawlings