Empire

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Starring Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, and set within a world of glamour, danger, sex and power, EMPIRE is a new drama about a family dynasty that follows the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne. Featuring music by prolific producer Timbaland.

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Starring: Terrence Howard Taraji P. Henson Bryshere Y. Gray Jussie Smollett Trai Byers Grace Gealey Malik Yoba Kaitlin Doubleday Gabourey Sidibe

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Starring: Terrence Howard Taraji P. Henson Bryshere Y. Gray Jussie Smollett Trai Byers Grace Gealey Malik Yoba Kaitlin Doubleday Gabourey Sidibe

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Season 1 (12 episodes)

1. Pilot
Original air date: 01/07/2015 Runtime: 46:36 min.
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Original air date: 01/07/2015 Runtime: 46:36 min. EMPIRE is a powerful new drama that follows 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.

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2. The Outspoken King
Original air date: 01/14/2015 Runtime: 43:48 min.
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Original air date: 01/14/2015 Runtime: 43:48 min. Lucious must defend Empire’s IPO launch after controversies arise around one of his artists being involved in a shooting, and Cookie proves to be invaluable by helping Lucious turn a crisis into a triumph. Competition between Lucious and Cookie heats up when Cookie hears of Lucious’s plan to stage a huge performance for Hakeem – but not Jamal. Meanwhile, the police begin to investigate Bunkie’s murder.

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3. The Devil Quotes Scripture
Original air date: 01/21/2015 Runtime: 43:58 min.
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Original air date: 01/21/2015 Runtime: 43:58 min. The Lyons head to Philadelphia and get a taste of what their life could have been if Lucious hadn’t made it big. Lucious promotes Hakeem’s new relationship with hip-hop star Tianna, but tensions rise when another woman tries to catch Hakeem’s eye.

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4. False Imposition
Original air date: 01/28/2015 Runtime: 43:55 min.
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Original air date: 01/28/2015 Runtime: 43:55 min. Lucious attempts to steal a super-hot, chart-topping artist from his rival at Safe House Records. Meanwhile, Jamal struggles to compose original music and Cookie tries to forge a relationship with her estranged son, Hakeem.

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5. Dangerous Bonds
Original air date: 02/04/2015 Runtime: 43:59 min.
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Original air date: 02/04/2015 Runtime: 43:59 min. Cookie receives an anonymous gift from an admirer that she believes might be a veiled threat from a person from her prison past. Meanwhile, Lucious takes charge of Hakeem’s first video shoot.

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6. Out, Damned Spot
Original air date: 02/11/2015 Runtime: 43:30 min.
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Original air date: 02/11/2015 Runtime: 43:30 min. Vernon is caught in the middle of a very sticky situation. Meanwhile, Jamal is rising to stardom, but his newfound drive and ambition might stir up trouble in his relationships. To make matters worse, a mystery woman from the family’s past shows up with a huge surprise.

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7. Our Dancing Days
Original air date: 02/18/2015 Runtime: 43:59 min.
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Original air date: 02/18/2015 Runtime: 43:59 min. Tension mounts between Hakeem and Jamal, as Lucious attempts to brand Empire Entertainment as a tight-knit, “family-run” company. Meanwhile, Cookie and Anika don’t hold anything back when it comes to taking over the company.

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8. The Lyon's Roar
Original air date: 02/25/2015 Runtime: 43:59 min.
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Original air date: 02/25/2015 Runtime: 43:59 min. Cookie attempts to bring the Lyon family together and record a legacy album with Lucious, Hakeem and Jamal. Meanwhile, tensions rise between Lucious, Anika and Cookie.

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9. Unto the Breach
Original air date: 03/04/2015 Runtime: 43:57 min.
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Original air date: 03/04/2015 Runtime: 43:57 min. It’s an all-out war when Cookie uncovers Anika’s big backstabbing secret, and Lucious must come face-to-face with his longtime rival, Billy Beretti. As the Lyon family rallies to save Empire Entertainment, all three sons take drastic measures: Jamal gets close with famous artist Delphine, Hakeem works hand-in-hand with Cookie and Andre is pushed way beyond his limits.

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10. Sins of the Father
Original air date: 03/11/2015 Runtime: 43:59 min.
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Original air date: 03/11/2015 Runtime: 43:59 min. Andre forms a new musical relationship with Michelle, and a woman from Lucious’ past, Angie, comes into the picture. Meanwhile, Lucious invites the whole family over to his home. However, everyone arrives with their own agendas. Hakeem, under the influence of Camilla, sets out to show his father that he’s a true artist and a good businessman. Then, Cookie prepares to state her own agenda for Empire and for her family, when Olivia arrives .

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11. Die But Once
Original air date: 03/18/2015 Runtime: 43:58 min.
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Original air date: 03/18/2015 Runtime: 43:58 min. Jamal and Lucious are on their way to forming a music-centered relationship, but once again, Lucious has a secret that’s about to change everything.

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12. Who I Am
Original air date: 03/18/2015 Runtime: 43:59 min.
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Original air date: 03/18/2015 Runtime: 43:59 min. Hakeem decides to flirt with the enemy, while trying to figure out what the best move is for his career. Meanwhile, Cookie is cooking up a plan of her own.

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