The following is a list of episodes of the FOX series, Empire. Created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, the show centers around a hip hop music and entertainment company, Empire Entertainment, and the drama among the members of the founders' family as they fight for control of the company.
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.
After discovering that Anika is hiding a secret, Cookie declares war. Lucious comes face to face with an old rival. In a way to save Empire, Jamal cozies up to a famous artist.
Three months after his arrest, Lucious tries to run Empire Entertainment while in federal lockup; Cookie stages a star-studded concert in support of Lucious while Andre, Hakeem, Anika and Mimi Whiteman attempt a hostile takeover.
Cookie, Andre, Hakeem and Anika decide to start their own small record label named Lyon Dynasty, but it's off to a bumpy start as everyone has different visions for the new label.
Anika secretly work together behind Lucious' back to pull off a surprise performance that catches the eye of Pitbull. Also, Andre and Rhonda hope their baby-on-the-way will be the key that unlocks Luciou's cold heart and opens the door for Andre to return to the Empire fold.
Jamal gets busy working on his music with Ne-Yo. Also, Hakeem begins a tender romance with the lead singer of his girl group, and Andre takes steps to rid his soul of past sins.