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SummaryAfter discovering he is ill, rap label owner Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard) must decide which of his three sons will inherit his company.

Directed By:Lee Daniels

Written By:Lee Daniels, Danny Strong

❮ Empire (2015)

S1 • Episode 1

Pilot

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Jan 7, 2015

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Episode 1 • Jan 7, 2015 • 46 m

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.

Episode 2 • Jan 14, 2015 • 44 m

The Outspoken King

Lucious has to defend Empire's IPO launch after one of his artists is involved in a shooting.

Episode 3 • Jan 21, 2015 • 44 m

The Devil Quotes Scripture

Lucious learns that someone witnessed Bunkie's murder, Cookie seeks help from an old friend, and another woman causes tension between Hakeem and Tiana.

Episode 4 • Jan 28, 2015 • 44 m

False Imposition

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.

Episode 5 • Feb 4, 2015 • 44 m

Dangerous Bonds

Cookie receives an anonymous gift she suspects may be a veiled threat from a person from her past.

Episode 6 • Feb 11, 2015 • 44 m

Out, Damned Spot

Vernon finds himself in a sticky situation; Jamal's ambition causes trouble in his relationships.

Episode 7 • Feb 18, 2015 • 44 m

Our Dancing Days

Lucious tries to brand Empire Entertainment as a family-run company.

Episode 8 • Feb 25, 2015 • 44 m

The Lyon's Roar

Cookie and Camilla face off over Hakeem; Jamal reveals news that surprises everyone.

Episode 9 • Mar 4, 2015 • 43 m

Unto the Breach

Cookie uncovers Anika's secret; Lucious must face his rival; the Lyon sons take drastic measures.

Episode 10 • Mar 11, 2015 • 43 m

Sins of the Father

Andre starts a musical relationship with Michelle; a woman from Lucious' past returns.

Episode 11 • Mar 18, 2015 • 43 m

Jamal and Lucious work toward a music-centered relationship, but Lucious has a game-changing secret.

Episode 12 • Mar 18, 2015 • 43 m

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.

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