Lucious Lyon, the head of a music empire whose reign 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.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 1 Episode 1 of Empire was watched by 9,900,000 viewers, resulting in a 3.80 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Is Empire Renewed or Cancelled for Season 2?

Empire Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Pilot
• s01e02 - The Outspoken King
• s01e03 - The Devil Quotes Scripture
• s01e04 - False Imposition
• s01e05 - Dangerous Bonds
• s01e06 - Out, Damned Spot
• s01e07 - Our Dancing Days
• s01e08 - The Lyon's Roar
• s01e09 - Unto the Breach
• s01e10 - Sins of the Father
• s01e11 - Die But Once
• s01e12 - Who I Am

Empire Show Summary

Lucious Lyon is the king of hip-hop. An immensely talented artist, the CEO of Empire Entertainment and a former street thug, his reign has been unchallenged for years. But all that changes, when he learns he has a disease that is going to render him crippled and incapacitated in a matter of three years. The clock is ticking, and he must groom one of his three sons to take over his crowning achievement, without destroying his already fractured family.