| Pilot | ||
|---|---|---|
| Season One, Episode One | ||
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| Air date: | January 7, 2015 | |
| Writers: | Lee Daniels Danny Strong | |
| Director: | Lee Daniels | |
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Pilot is the first episode of the first season of FOX's TV series, Empire, and the first episode overall. The episode premiered on January 7, 2015, after the American Idol premiere.
The episode introduces Lucious Lyon, the CEO of Empire Entertainment, whose three sons, Andre, Jamal, and Hakeem, vie for Lucious's throne. However, many complications arrive as Cookie Lyon is released from jail and wants half of Empire Entertainment and her son Jamal's career.
This episode was written by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong and directed by Lee Daniels.
Plot
Songs
| Song Title | Performer(s) |
|---|---|
| What Is Love | Veronika Bozeman |
| Live In The Moment | Hakeem Lyon and Jamal Lyon |
| Good Enough | Jamal Lyon |
| Right There | Hakeem Lyon |
| Armani* |
Guest Cast
Special Guest Star
Guest Stars
- Rafael de La Fuente as Michael Sanchez
- Antoine McKay as Bunkie
Co-Stars
- Tasha Smith as Carol
Trivia
- The series premiere was watched by 9.90 million viewers with a 3.8 rating.
