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| Original Run | January 8, 2015- March 18, 2015 | |
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The first season of FOX's television series, Empire, first aired on January 7, 2015 after American Idol's fourteenth season's premiere. The show began airing on Wednesdays at 9PM. The first season will conclude on March 18, 2015 with a 2 hour season finale.
The epic family battle begins when the powerful new drama EMPIRE debuts. From Academy Award nominee Lee Daniels, comes a drama about a family dynasty, set within a world of music, glamour, danger and power. The television show consists of eight main characters, including the stars of the show Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson.
The show was met with generally positive reviews from critics. The show's premiere ranked as Fox's highest-rated debut in three years. Viewership has increased continuously; Empire is the first series in at least 23 years to have its viewership increase week to week for its first five episodes. The show continues to increase its viewership with further episodes. Episodes of the show have also been heavily watched on Video on Demand and other streaming services. Every episode of Empire has increased in viewership from the previous.
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1. "Pilot" | January 7, 2015 | 9.90
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Plot: 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. Singles: "What Is Love" (V Bozeman), "Live In The Moment" (Hakeem and Jamal), "Good Enough" (Jamal), "Right There" (Hakeem), "Armani" (Hakeem) | |||||||||
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2. "The Outspoken King" | January 14, 2015 | 10.32
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Plot: 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. Singles: "What The DJ Spins" (Lucious), "Adios" (Tiana), "Tell The Truth" (Jamal), "No Apologies" (Hakeem and Jamal) | |||||||||
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3. "The Devil Quotes Scripture" | January 21, 2015 | 11.07
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Plot: 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 Tiana, but tensions rise when another woman tries to catch Hakeem's eye. Singles: "Bad Girl" (Tiana and Veronica), "Up All Night" (Jamal) | |||||||||
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4. "False Imposition" | January 28, 2015 | 11.36
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Plot: 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. Singles: "Hustle Hard" (Tiana), "Keep It Movin'" (Hakeem and Tiana) | |||||||||
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5. "Dangerous Bonds" | February 4, 2015 | 11.47 | ||||||
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Plot: 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. Singles: The Point Of It All (Anthony Hamilton), Drip Drop (Hakeem and Tiana), Keep Your Money (Jamal) | |||||||||
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6. "Out, Damned Spot" | February 11, 2014 | 11.96 | ||||||
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Plot: 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. Singles: Take Me To The River (Elle), Can't Trust 'Em (Hakeem), I Wanna Love You (Jamal) | |||||||||
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7. "Our Dancing Days" | February 18, 2015 | 13.02 | ||||||
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Plot: Tension mounts between Hakeem and Jamal. Meanwhile, Cookie and Anika don't hold anything back when it comes to taking over the company. Anika is sent to Chicago to handle one of the label's star. Lucious attempts to brand Empire Entertainment as a tight-knit, "family-run" company. Jamal warms up to his daughter. Singles: Walk Out On Me (Elle), Money for Nothing (Hakeem and Jamal), Live In The Moment (107 Edit) (Hakeem and Jamal), You're So Beautiful (90s Version) (Lucious) | |||||||||
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8. "The Lyon's Roar" | February 25, 2015 | 13.90 | ||||||
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Plot: Cookie and Camilla face off over Hakeem; Jamal reveals news that surprises everyone. Singles: You're So Beautiful (Lucious), You're So Beautiful (White Party Version) (Jamal), You're So Beautiful (Jamal and Hakeem) | |||||||||
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9. "Unto the Breach" | March 4, 2015 | 14.33 | ||||||
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Plot: Cookie uncovers Anika's secret; Lucious must face his rival; the Lyon sons take drastic measures. Singles: All of the Above (Jamal), Black & Blue (Veronika), Conqueror (Delphine and Jamal), You're So Beautiful (Full Cast Version) (Delphine, Lucious, Jamal, Hakeem and Tiana) | |||||||||
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10. "Sins of the Father" | March 11, 2015 | N/A | ||||||
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11. "Die But Once" | March 18, 2015 | N/A | ||||||
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12. "Who I Am" | March 18, 2015 | N/A | ||||||
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