Empire

**SEASON PREMIERE**

"The Devils Are Here"
Still in federal lockup, Lucious is trying to run Empire from inside.

THE LYONS ARE BACK ON THE ALL-NEW SEASON TWO PREMIERE OF "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, ON FOX

Kelly Rowland, Marisa Tomei, Chris Rock, Don Lemon, Al Sharpton, Andre Leon Talley, Tyra Ferrell and Swiss Beatz Guest-Star

Season Two picks up three months after the shocking arrest and incarceration of Empire Entertainment head LUCIOUS LYON (Terrence Howard). Still in federal lockup, Lucious is trying to run Empire from inside, while a headline-grabbing state prosecutor hangs her political ambitions on bringing him down – no matter what it takes. Meanwhile, Cookie stages a star-studded #FreeLucious concert in his support, while scheming with Andre, Hakeem, Anika and the business savvy Mimi Whiteman (guest star Marisa Tomei) to finalize the hostile takeover of Empire in the all-new "The Devils Are Here" Season Two Premiere episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Sept. 23 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-201) (TV-14; L) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana

Guest Cast:
Marisa Tomei as Mimi Whiteman
Chris Rock as Frank Gathers
Kelly Rowland as Leah Walker
Don Lemon as Himself
Al Sharpton as Himself
Andre Leon Talley as Himself
Swiss Beatz as Himself
Rafael De La Fuente as Michael Sanchez
Tyra Ferrell as Roxanne Ford
and
Petey Pablo as Himself
 
"Without a Country"
Cookie and her cohorts decide to start their own small record label, but it's off to a bumpy start as everyone has different visions for the new label.

STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, ON FOX

Ludacris, Becky G, Kelly Rowland, Andre Royo and Veronika Bozeman Guest-Star

Cookie and her cohorts decide to start their own small record label, but it's off to a bumpy start as everyone has different visions for the new label. As his first project for the new company, Hakeem decides to form a girl group and woos a hot Latina lead singer (guest star Becky G.), proving that he can be more than just an artist. Meanwhile, Lucious, feeling extra pressure from a bloodthirsty prosecutor, hires a new lawyer (guest star Andre Royo) and records an epic track from inside jail. In Lucious' absence, Jamal neglects his music and makes business moves that further his journey toward becoming every bit as ruthless as his father in the all-new "Without a Country" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Sept. 30 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-202) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana

Guest Cast:
Chris "Ludacris" Bridges as Officer McKnight
Andre Royo as Thirsty Rawlings
Kelly Rowland as Leah Walker
Veronika Bozeman as V
Becky G. as Valentina
Rafael De La Fuente as Michael Sanchez
and
Tyra Ferrell as Roxanne Ford
 
"Fires of Heaven"
Andre and Rhonda hope their baby-on-the-way will be the key that unlocks Lucious' cold heart and opens the door for Andre to return to the Empire fold.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, ON FOX

Pitbull and Bre-Z Murray Guest-Star

Cookie and Anika secretly work together behind Lucious' back to pull off a surprise performance that catches the eye of Pitbull (guest-starring as himself). Meanwhile, Lucious tracks down Frank Gathers' daughter, Young Ma (guest star Bre-Z Murray), to try to convince her to sign with him at Empire, while Hakeem is hard at work on his girl group, Ménage a Trois. Also, Andre and Rhonda hope their baby-on-the-way will be the key that unlocks Lucious' cold heart and opens the door for Andre to return to the Empire fold in the all-new "Fires of Heaven" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Oct. 7 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-203) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana

Guest Cast:
Bre-Z Murray as Freda Gatz
Becky G. as Valentina
Andre Royo as Thirsty Rawlings
Kelly Rowland as Leah Walker
Rafael De La Fuentes as Michael Sanchez
and
Tyra Ferrell as Roxanne Ford
 
"Poor Yorick"
The Lyons are still split into warring factions.

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS UNCLE VERNON ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, ON FOX

The Lyons are still split into warring factions, but they all decide to shoot a music video that will capitalize on Hakeem and Jamal's duet from Hakeem's leaked album, a collaboration that will benefit both companies. Meanwhile, Lucious trades his real handcuffs for virtual ones. However, knowing he can't fully control his company with a federal murder case hanging over his head, he sets out to find Vernon and make him permanently disappear in the all-new "Poor Yorick" episode of EMPIRE on Wednesday, Oct. 14 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-204) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana

Guest Cast:
Marisa Tomei as Mimi Whiteman
Kelly Rowland as Leah Walker
Andre Royo as Thirsty Rawlings
Rafael De La Fuentes as Michael Sanchez
and
Tyra Ferrell as Roxanne Ford
 
"Be True"
Cookie and Anika work together, Jamal gets busy working on his music with Ne-Yo & Andre takes steps to rid his soul of past sins.

THE BROTHERS GO HEAD-TO-HEAD ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, ON FOX

Ne-Yo and Adam Rodriguez (Magic Mike XXL, CSI: Miami) Guest-Star!

Over at Lyon Dynasty, Cookie and Anika work together with Laz (guest star Adam Rodriguez) to throw "Cookie Lyon's Block Party," a big event to launch their company, showcase their artists and premiere a signature Dynasty anthem written by Hakeem. Meanwhile, Jamal gets busy working on his music with Ne-Yo (guest star 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 in the all-new "Be True" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Oct. 21 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-205) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana

Guest Cast:
Ne-Yo as Himself
Adam Rodriguez as Laz Delgado
Charles Malik Whitfield as Reverend L.C. Price
Bre-Z Murray as Freda Gatz
Kelly Rowland as Leah Walker
Andre Royo as Thirsty Rawlings
Rafael De La Fuentes as Michael Sanchez
Yanira Martin as Carmen
Raquel Castro as Marisol
and
Jamila Velazquez as Laura
 
"A High Hope for a Low Heaven"
Lucious and Cookie must put aside their differences and work together as parents to protect their family and keep them out of danger.

THE LYON CUBS ARE LOST ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, ON FOX

Lucious and Cookie must put aside their differences and work together as parents to protect their family and keep them out of danger. Jamal does his best to get back in the studio and break away from being defined solely as a gay artist, while Hakeem struggles with how to feel and act like a man. Meanwhile, Andre works to shut down a division at Empire, until he discovers a disciple in the midst of Lucious' Gutter Life records in the all-new "A High Hope for a Low Heaven" episode of EMPIRE on Wednesday, Nov. 4 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-206) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 PA: Viewer discretion is advised.

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana

Guest Cast:
Adam Rodriguez as Laz Delgado
Bre-Z Murray as Freda Gatz
Rafael De La Fuentes as Michael Sanchez
Yanira Martin as Carmen
Raquel Castro as Marisol
and
Jamila Velazquez as Laura
and
AzMarie Livingston as Chicken
 
"True Love Never"
Lucious begins to strategize the ascension of Empire from record label into global music monolith.

FRIEND OR FOE ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, ON FOX

Lucious begins to strategize the ascension of Empire from record label into global music monolith, so he looks into starting a partnership with Jago (guest star Patrick Mulvey), the founder of a music streaming company. Meanwhile, Andre has to twist his newfound values to achieve a delicate balance between his faith and his career, Hakeem begins to work with Laura to turn her into a star and Cookie sets her sights on having Lyon Dynasty be a part of an epic televised charity music event in the all-new "True Love Never" episode of EMPIRE on Wednesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-207) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana

Guest Cast:
Marisa Tomei as Mimi Whiteman
Kelly Rowland as Leah Walker
Adam Rodriguez as Laz Delgado
Bre-Z Murray as Freda Gatz
Yanira Martin as Carmen
Raquel Castro as Marisol
and
Jamila Velazquez as Laura
AzMarie Livingston as Chicken
Tyler Ravelson as Tay-O
Victor Almanzar as Big Heavy
Sari Sanchez as Raquel Alvarez
Quincy Delight Jones, Jr. as Huey
Clarence Williams III as Huey Jarvis
Charles Malik Whitfield as Reverend L.C. Pryce
Tiesheko Houston as April
Shannon Brown as Young Dwight Walker
and
Patrick Mulvey as Jago Locke
 
"My Bad Parts"
Cookie gets a special visit from her spitfire sister, Candace.

THE MEANING OF FAMILY ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, ON FOX

Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day, Kill Bill) Guest-Stars

Lucious, eager to assert his power, releases a rap by Freda challenging Hakeem as his heir. Not to be outdone in Lucious' eyes, Hakeem fires back at Freda with a rap battle challenge that could put Lyon Dynasty's future in danger. Meanwhile, Cookie gets a special visit from her spitfire sister, Candace (guest star Vivica A. Fox), Jamal is working on landing a major sponsorship deal and Anika receives some life changing news in the all-new "My Bad Parts" episode of EMPIRE on Wednesday, Nov. 18 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-208) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana

Guest Cast:
Vivica A. Fox as Candace
Marisa Tomei as Mimi Whiteman
AzMarie Livingston as Chicken
Tyler Ravelson as Tay-O
Francisco Posada as Trap
James T. Alfred as Tyree
Andre Royo as Thirsy
Jamila Velazquez as Laura
Bre-Z Murray as Freda
Maurice McRae as J Poppa
Adam Rodriguez as Laz Delgado
Andrew Howard as Homeboy
Jaime Henderson as Caitlin Peters
Shannon Brown as Young Dwight Walker
Patrick Mulvey as Jago Locke
Aston Taylor as Himself
and
Richard Daniels as Band Leader
 
"Sinned Against"
Cookie teams up with a former prison mate (guest star Rosie O'Donnell) to rescue her sister.

ALL THE SECRETS COME OUT ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE," WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, ON FOX

Alicia Keys, Rosie O'Donnell and EMPIRE Co-Creator Lee Daniels Guest-Star!!

Cookie and her sister, Candace (guest star Vivica A. Fox), team up with a former prison mate (guest star Rosie O'Donnell) to rescue their sister, Carol. Back at Empire, Jamal and critically acclaimed pop star Skye Summers (guest star Alicia Keys) begin collaborating and soon share a deep connection. Meanwhile, Laz (guest star Adam Rodriguez) has truly fallen for Cookie, but things get complicated when she finds out the truth about him in the all-new "Sinned Against" episode of EMPIRE on Wednesday, Nov. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-209) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana

Guest Cast:
Alicia Keys as Sky Summers
Rosie O'Donnell as Pepper O'Leary
Lee Daniels as Lee Daniels
Vivica A. Fox as Candace
Adam Rodriguez as Laz Delgado
Kelly Rowland as Leah Walker
Tyra Ferrell as Roxanne Ford
Bre-Z Murray as Freda Gathers
Jamila Velazquez as Laura Calleros
Mo McRae as J Poppa
and
William Fichtner as Jamesion
 
**FALL FINALE**

"Et Tu, Brute"
Cookie decides to plan a concert at the prison where she spent 17 years locked away from her family.

THE STRUGGLE FOR THE THRONE ON THE ALL-NEW FALL FINALE OF "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, ON FOX

All-New Episodes of EMPIRE Return in 2016!

Lucious makes a reckless play for the streaming service that he believes will make him the most powerful man in music, only to learn that the entire business strategy was part of a scheme that might bring Hakeem's ex, Camilla (guest star Naomi Campbell), back into the picture. Meanwhile, Cookie decides to plan a concert at the prison where she spent 17 years locked away from her family and a tragic "accident" leaves Rhonda in a scary state in the all-new "Et Tu, Brute" Fall Finale episode of EMPIRE on Wednesday, Dec. 2 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-210) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana

Guest Cast:
Naomi Campbell as Camilla
Alicia Keys as Sky Summers
Marisa Tomei as Mimi Whiteman
Charlamagne Tha God as Himself
AzMarie Livingston as Chicken
Andre Royo as Thirsty Rawlings
Jamila Velazquez as Laura
William Fichtner as Jamieson
Terria Joseph as Judith
Dan Flannery as Tony "Tricky" Trichter
Patrick Mulvey as Jago Locke
Mercedes White as Spider
Jacqueline Williams as Warden Athena Myers
Reggie Baker as Ralph Anderson
Sara Sevignyas Edna
Da Brat as Jezzy
Jessica Klaas as Lucious's Assistant
and
Will Kinnear as Leonard Bernstein
 
**SPRING PREMIERE**

"Death Will Have His Day"
Lucious announces he will stop at nothing to regain his power.

THE AFTERMATH ON THE ALL-NEW RETURN OF "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, ON FOX

After losing the company he built, Lucious announces he will stop at nothing to regain his power, but Cookie has her own way of handling things. Meanwhile, Rhonda, Andre and the rest of the Lyon family come to terms with a horrific, life-changing tragedy that changes their lives as they know it. Don't miss the aftermath unfold in the all-new "Death Will Have His Day" Spring Premiere episode of EMPIRE on Wednesday, March 30 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-211) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana.

Guest Cast:
Naomi Campbell as Camilla
Andre Royo as "Thirsty" Rawlings
Yanira Marin as Carmen
Raquel Castro as Marisol
Jamila Velazquez as Laura
Max Beesley as Guy
William Fichtner as Jamieson
and
Miss Lawrence as Himself
 
"A Rose by Any Other Name"
Jamal receives backlash from his fans and Andre and Rhonda's marriage is tested.

THE WINNER TAKES ALL ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, ON FOX

With Hakeem acting as Empire's CEO, Camilla sinks her claws further and further into him. The rest of the Lyon family tries to get him to rejoin their side, but Hakeem has his own plan. Meanwhile, Jamal receives backlash from his fans and Andre and Rhonda's marriage is tested in the all-new "A Rose by Any Other Name" episode of EMPIRE on Wednesday, April 6 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-212) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana.

Guest Cast:
Naomi Campbell as Camilla
Andre Royo as "Thirsty" Rawlings
Jamila Velazquez as Laura
and
William Fichtner as Jamieson
AzMarie Livingston as Chicken
Mike Moh as Steve Cho
Bre-Z as Freda
Tasha Smith as Carol
Charles Malik Whitfield as Reverend L.C. Pryce
 
"The Tameness of a Wolf"
Tensions between Lucious and his sons continue to rise.

NO ONE COMES BETWEEN FAMILY ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, ON FOX

Tensions between Lucious and his sons continue to rise. Back at Lyon Dynasty, Lucious aims to direct his most emotional and honest music video yet and recreates a traumatic interaction with his mother for the new single. Meanwhile, on the Mirage a Trois tour, Tiana and Laura begin viciously fighting over the spotlight, forcing Hakeem to mediate between the two divas in the all-new "The Tameness of a Wolf" episode of EMPIRE on Wednesday, April 13 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-213) (TV-14; D, L, V) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Gealey as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana.

Guest Cast:
Yanira Marin as Carmen
Raquel Castro as Marisol
Jamila Velazquez as Laura
 
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