Empire
“Their reign. Their rules.”
Series Overview
A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
6 Seasons • 102 Episodes
2015 – 2020
Premiered: Wed, Jan 7, 2015
Danny Strong
Lee DanielsLatest Aired Episode
Season 6, Episode 18: “Home Is on the Way”
In the midst of the Bossyfest launch and the fight to regain control of Empire, Cookie reflects on her life and the woman she has become. Lucious finds it impossible to deny his feelings for Cookie, while continuing to support Yana and her rise to stardom. When the Lyons face their biggest threat yet, Lucious prepares for the battle of his life and realizes that in the end, family is what matters the most.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Terrence Howard
Lucious Lyon
Taraji P. Henson
Cookie Lyon
Bryshere Y. Gray
Hakeem Lyon
Trai Byers
Andre Lyon
Gabourey Sidibe
Becky
Ta'Rhonda Jones
Porsha
Serayah
Tiana Brown
Nicole Ari Parker
Giselle Sims-Barker
Meta Golding
Teri Lyon
A.Z. Kelsey
Jeff Kingsley
Rhyon Nicole Brown
Maya
Mario
Devon
Katlynn Simone
Treasure
Wood Harris
Damon Cross
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny Strong, Lee Daniels
Thomas Westfall
Richard S. Lederer, Matt Pyken, Lee Daniels
Department Leadership Roster
Richard S. Lederer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Empire
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What is Empire about?
A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.
How many seasons does Empire have?
Empire comprises 6 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Empire?
Key cast members in Empire include Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Bryshere Y. Gray, Trai Byers, Gabourey Sidibe.
Who created or directed Empire?
Empire was developed and directed by Danny Strong, Lee Daniels.