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Empire

Created by Danny Strong, Lee Daniels

2015–2020

A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.

First aired
7 Jan 2015
Episode length
43 min
Also known as
Empire/エンパイア 成功の代償, Imperija, 嘻哈世家
Country
United States
Language
English
Writers
Attica Locke, Ayanna Floyd Davis, Brett Mahoney and 35 others
Cinematography
Andrew Dunn
Editor
Joe Leonard
Executive producers
Lee Daniels, Matt Pyken
Producer
Richard S. Lederer
Elsewhere
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Seasons · 102 episodes

  • Season 1

    2015

    Lucious Lyon's reign as the head of Empire Entertainment has been unchallenged for years. But all that changes when he learns he has a disease and must choose one of his three sons to take over: Andre, Jamal or Hakeem. Complicating matters is their mother and Lucious' ex-wife, Cookie, who emerges from prison to claim her share.

  • Season 2

    2015

    The second season picks up three months after the shocking arrest and incarceration of Empire Entertainment head Lucious Lyon. Knowing Lucious won’t be held much longer in prison, Cookie and her allies within the Lyon family make a desperate attempt to seize control of the company. But as the Lyons continue to battle each other, a bigger external threat emerges that could force them to unite.

  • Season 3

    2016

    Lucious pursues his music legacy with his streaming service, while also clashing with his half-brother, Tariq, who is leading a federal task force investigating him. Cookie aims to start over, in pursuit of her own happiness with a new romantic interest. Meanwhile, the Lyon brothers struggle with fame and ambition, and the choices they face will become a battle for the soul of the Lyon family.

  • Season 4

    2017

  • Season 5

    2018

  • Season 6

    2019

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