Empire Season 4 Premiere - Wednesday, September 27th at 9pm ET/8pm CT About the Show EMPIRE returns at a new time on Wednesday, Sept. 27 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX in an epic episode where the worlds of EMPIRE and STAR collide. On the Season Four premiere, Lucious makes his first public appearance after the explosion in Las Vegas, while all members of the Lyon family have their own interests in Lucious regaining his physical and mental faculties. Academy Award- and Golden Globe-winning actor, director and producer Forest Whitaker (“The Last King of Scotland,” “Arrival,” “Lee Daniels’ The Butler”) will guest-star in a multi-episode arc on EMPIRE, beginning this fall on FOX. Whitaker will play "Uncle Eddie," a charismatic music icon and bonafide hitmaker, who gave an unknown Lucious (Terrence Howard) his first radio airplay. Decades later, Eddie steps up for Lucious at a critical moment during his rehabilitation, and a grateful Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) invites him to produce a song in celebration of Empire Entertainment's 20th anniversary. EMPIRE is a powerful drama about a family dynasty set within the glamorous and sometimes dangerous world of hip-hop music. The show revolves around the Lyon family and their media company, Empire Entertainment. The founder, LUCIOUS LYON (Terrence Howard), is the king of hip-hop, but his company and reign are constantly threatened by his family, including his ex-wife, COOKIE LYON (Taraji P. Henson); his sons, JAMAL (Jussie Smollett), HAKEEM (Bryshere "Yazz" Gray) and ANDRE (Trai Byers); and a volatile and competitive music industry. EMPIRE is from Imagine Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television. The series is created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong. The series is executive-produced by Daniels, Strong, Brian Grazer, Ilene Chaiken (The L Word), Sanaa Hamri (Shameless, Nashville) and Francie Calfo (Those Who Kill, Gang Related). "Like" EMPIRE on Facebook at facebook.com/EmpireFOX. Follow the series on Twitter @EmpireFOX and join the discussion using #Empire. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @EmpireFOX. 9/27/17 Season 4 Premiere episode Empire "NOBLE MEMORY" Wednesday, September 27th at 8pm ET/7pm CT on FOX In celebration of Empire's 20th Anniversary, Lucious makes his first public appearance after the explosion in Las Vegas. The Lyon family members each have their own interests in Lucious regaining his faculties.
Spoiler: 10/04/17 50th episode **50th EPISODE** LUCIOUS SEEKS ANSWERS FROM AN OLD FRIEND ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, ON FOX Guest Star Forest Whitaker (Lee Daniels' The Butler) Begins Multi-Episode Arc With Leah still insisting that he is a monster, Lucious sneaks away in hopes of finding out what type of person he was before the explosion. Cookie panics that Lucious has gone missing on Claudia's watch, until she realizes he found his way to Uncle Eddie (guest star Forest Whitaker), a music icon who has since become family to the Lyons. Meanwhile, with Anika still behind bars, Hakeem and Tiana grow more comfortable as a family, and Becky makes a rash decision regarding Jamal's new song in the all-new "Full Circle" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Oct. 4 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-402) 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 Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston "Thirsy" Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash, and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall. Guest Cast: Forest Whitaker as Eddie Barker Leslie Uggams as Leah Walker Demi Moore as Claudia Claudette Burchett as Juanita Teyonah Parris as Pamela Rose Anthony Jackson as Clem Brian King as Jake Perlman Rob Wilson as Cabbie Kurt Naebig as Detective Lumley Peter DeFaria as Detective Mitchell Kate Fry as Myra William Dick as Judge Claremont
Spoiler: 10/11/17 episode COOKIE RECOUNTS HER TIME IN PRISON ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, ON FOX When Cookie is denied a line of credit, she flashes back to her years in prison and compares her past struggles to her life now. Lucious continues to struggle with demons of his own and begs his family to tell him about the ways he's wronged them, but they are reluctant to tell him the truth. Meanwhile, the NYPD is still on Andre's case about the events that transpired in Vegas and one officer in particular catches his eye in the all-new "Evil Manners" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Oct. 11 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-403) 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 Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash, and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall. Guest Cast: Taye Diggs as Angelo DuBois Phylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois Kevin "Webb" Wigfall as Webb Claudette Burchett as Juanita Teyonah Parris as Pamela Rose Alanna Lovely as Lana Hall Sean Blake as Morris James Colby as Burleson Kierra Bunch as Tamara Ptosha Storey as Chyna
10/18/17 episode EMPIRE'S ALPHA ALBUM IS UP FOR GRABS ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, ON FOX The race is on when Cookie announces that the number one album for Empire's 20-For-20 will be a competition between all of the label's top artists, giving Jamal a bold idea for his newest song. On the heels of Bella's first birthday, the family plans a special "Prince and Princesses"-themed birthday party, including a special Prince tribute, but the special day brings back haunting memories for one of the Lyons. Meanwhile, Lucious is at a crossroads, as he tries to put to rest the anger from his past life in the all-new "Bleeding War" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Oct. 18 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-404) 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 Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash, and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall. Guest Cast: Taye Diggs as Angelo DuBois Phylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois Demi Moore as Claudia Marcell Johnson as Marcel Ashley Livingston as Chicken Teyonah Parris as Pamela Rose, James Colby as Burleson Ptosha Storey as Chyna Albert L. Calloway, Jr. as Himself Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Poundcake Chris Lee as Tommy Churner Kiara Lanier as Janelle Monae-Type
Spoiler: 11/08/17 episode THE SECRET IS OUT ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, ON FOX Forest Whitaker (Lee Daniels' The Butler), Demi Moore (Indecent Proposal), and Teyonah Parris (Dear White People) Guest-Star When the secret about Lucious' memory is exposed, Cookie attempts to convince the board that he is fine by inviting the press to watch him produce the first 20 for 20 album. Eddie Barker (guest star Forest Whitaker) jumps in to help Lucious get back in his groove and make music in the studio. Just as Andre's feelings for Detective Pamela Rose (guest star Teyonah Parris) intensify, she reveals information that's been uncovered regarding the explosion. Meanwhile, Hakeem worries about his secret involvement with the DuBois family and Claudia (guest star Demi Moore) helps Lucious with a breakthrough in the all-new "The Fool" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Nov. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-405) 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 Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash, and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall. Guest Cast: Forest Whitaker as Eddie Barker Taye Diggs as Angelo DuBois Phylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois Demi Moore as Claudia Marcell Johnson as Marcel Ashley Livingston as Chicken Teyonah Parris as Pamela Rose Veronika Bozeman as Veronica Sara Sevigny as Edna Will Kinnear as Leonard Bernstein Ira Amyx as Skip Shepherd Harvey Levin as Himself Charles G. Latibeaudiere as Himself Bryan Terrell Clark as Tony Raj Bond as Calvin Moore
Spoiler: 11/15/17 episode THE LYONS BAND TOGETHER TO HELP HAKEEM ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, ON FOX Demi Moore (Indecent Proposal) Guest-Stars The Lyon family stands together as Anika and Hakeem begin a custody battle for Bella. Although they're confident in Hakeem's ability as a father, no one is prepared for the revelations her team brings to the trial. Meanwhile, Claudia grows more possessive over Lucious, who has unlocked a new way to understand music through his paintings. Also, Jamal introduces Warren to Lucious, Andre begins seeing a new therapist, and one of Becky's old flames returns in the all-new "Fortune Be Not Crost" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Nov. 15 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-406) 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 Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash, and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall. Guest Cast: Demi Moore as Claudia Scott Diggs as Angelo DuBois Phylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois Kevin "Webb" Wigfall as Webb Marcell Johnson as Marcel Ashley Livingston as Chicken Claudette Burchett as Juanita Alanna Lovely as Lana Hall Sean Blake as Morris Loach Ira Amyx as Skip Shepherd Bryan Terrell Clark as Tony Francesca P. Roberts as Judge Barnes Richard Pickren as Dr. Simon Lambert Tim Hopper as Dr. Calhoun Laura Fisher as Dr. Gloria Rothman Ariel Richardson as Boule Snob Maurice McRae as J Poppa Joshua Moaney as Ezekiel DuBois Shanesia Davis as Melissa Calhoun Jerome Davis as Jerome
Spoiler: 11/29/17 episode EMPIRE GOES ON STRIKE ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, ON FOX Forest Whitaker (Lee Daniels' The Butler) Guest-Stars Production comes to a halt on Empire's 20-For-20 when Calvin and Porsha, feeling overworked by their new producer, Eddie Barker (guest star Forest Whitaker), call for a strike, leaving Cookie to find a solution to the issue. In an attempt to prove that he can still be the man he was before the explosion, Lucious arranges a deal on Hakeem's behalf, not knowing the repercussions that could follow. Meanwhile, love is in the air for Jamal and Andre, who each express their feelings for their significant others, not knowing the secrets that are being kept from them in the all-new "The Lady Doth Protest" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Nov. 29 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-407) 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 Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash, and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall. Guest Cast: Forest Whitaker as Eddie Barker Taye Diggs as Angelo DuBois Phylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois Demi Moore as Claudia Teyonah Parris as Pamela Rose Ashley Livingston as Chicken Kierra Bunch as Tamara Ptosha Storey as Chyna Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Poundcake Raj Bond as Calvin Moore Reilly Nelson as White Stacy
Spoiler: 12/06/17 episode DIANA DUBOIS' PLAN COMES TO FRUITION ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, ON FOX Cookie and Lucious take matters into their own hands as they watch Diana DuBois' master scheme unfold. Meanwhile, Andre begins to spiral out of control, wondering what she could have in store for him. Also, Jamal's sobriety is put to the test and Shine gives Hakeem advice on how to maintain a balance between his work and personal life in the all-new "Cupid Painted Blind" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Dec. 6 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-408) 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 Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash, and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall. Guest Cast: Taye Diggs as Angelo DuBois Phylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois Teyonah Parris as Pamela Rose James Colby as Burleson Ptosha Storey as Chyna Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Poundcake Antoine McKay as Bunkie Lamar Curtis as Officer McAdams Andrew Key as Sven Nicole Armold as Zoe
Spoiler: 12/13/17 Fall Finale episode **FALL FINALE** THE LYONS CLAP BACK ON THE ALL-NEW FALL FINALE OF "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, ON FOX Cookie and Lucious devise an elaborate plan to take down Diana DuBois and her family once and for all. Andre recovers from his mental breakdown in the hospital, Shine tries desperately to protect his secret and Eddie Barker is concluding his tenure at Empire. Amidst the chaos, someone's life hangs in the balance in the all-new "Slave to Memory" Fall Finale episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Dec. 13 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-409) 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 Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash, and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall. Guest Cast: Taye Diggs as Angelo DuBois Phylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois Demi Moore as Claudia Fletcher Ashley Livingston as Chicken Claudette Burchett as Juanita Forest Whitaker as Eddie Barker Alanna Lovely as Lana Hall Sean Blake as Morris Loach Richard Pickren as Dr. Simon Lambert Aston Taylor as Aston Taylor Linda Bright Clay as Dr. Jamilla Johnson Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Natasha Forouzannia as Sheri James Anthony Zoccoli as Gavin Foer
Spoiler: 3/28/18 Spring Premiere episode **SPRING PREMIERE** NURSE CLAUDIA AND COOKIE FIGHT OVER LUCIOUS ON THE ALL-NEW SPRING PREMIERE OF "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, ON FOX Demi Moore and Forest Whitaker Guest-Star Nurse Claudia (guest star Demi Moore) takes her job to a new level, when she kidnaps Lucious. To find him, Cookie must race against time and use the skills she learned in prison to rescue him. Meanwhile, Andre, Jamal and Hakeem pick up the pieces from their battle with the DuBois family in the all-new "Birds in the Cage" Spring Premiere episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, March 28 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-410) (TV-14 D, L, S, V) Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky Williams, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha Taylor, Andre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" Rawlings, and Rumer Willis as Tory Ash. Guest Cast: Demi Moore as Nurse Claudia Forest Whitaker as Eddie Barker Ptosha Storey as Chyna Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Poundcake and James Colby as Burleson
Spoiler: 4/04/18 episode EMPIRE SETS ITS EYES ON A TECH DEAL ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, ON FOX Tisha Campbell Martin (Martin) and Nicole Ari Parker (Time After Time) Guest-Star On the brink of a lucrative tech deal, Eddie realizes that he must work on rebranding Empire. Cookie springs into action when a girl group from the past re-unites and threatens to expose secrets about Empire and Lucious. Meanwhile, Hakeem makes a major move with Tiana, Andre continues to struggle with his guilt and Becky is faced with a difficult situation in the all-new "Without Apology" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, April 4 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-411) (TV-14 D, L, S, V) 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 Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash, and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall. Guest Cast: Claudette Burchett as Juanita Forest Whitaker as Eddie Barker Mo McRae as J Poppa Pej Vahdet as Kelly Patel Opal Staples as Tasha Tisha Campbell Martin as Brooke Melanie McCullough as Denise Charles Malik Whitfield as Reverend L.C. Pryce and Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle
Spoiler: 4/11/18 episode THE LYONS DEFY THE ODDS ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, ON FOX Rapper Lupe Fiasco and Robin Roberts (Good Morning America) Guest-Star A Lyon health scare shakes up Empire, as Cookie holds down the fort, in spite of it all. Both Andre and Jamal try to right their wrongs, and Jamal makes a shocking revelation on live TV with Robin Roberts (guest-starring as herself). Eager to take Empire to new heights, Eddie's motives are questioned when numbers don't add up. Meanwhile, Hakeem and Tiana find common ground and Becky reveals the secret she's been keeping from J. Poppa in the all-new "Sweet Sorrow" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, April 11 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-412) (TV-14 D, L, V) 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 Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash, and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall. Guest Cast: Claudette Burchett as Juanita Forest Whitaker as Eddie Barker Mo McRae as J Poppa Vivica A. Fox as Candace Tasha Smith as Carol Lupe Fiasco as Himself Robin Roberts as Herself Chester Marlon Hanks as Blake and Ryan Michelle Bathe as Celeste
Spoiler: 4/18/18 episode COOKIE FIGHTS FOR AN OLD FRIEND ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, ON FOX Although Lucious pressures Cookie to take it easy, she can't help but take matters into her own hands when she receives unsettling news about an old friend. Meanwhile, Tiana's new 20 for 20 single takes off, leading to an unexpected change in her demeanor. Also, Jamal struggles to rebrand his image, Hakeem adopts a new role as musical mentor and Andre recruits Lucious to help him uncover the truth about Eddie's intentions in the all-new "Of Hardiness is Mother" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, April 18 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-413) (TV-14 D, L, S, V) Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky Williams, Serayah as Tiana Brown, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha Taylor, Andre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash, and Alvin "Xzibit" Joiner as "Shine" Johnson. Guest Cast: Ptosha Storey as Chyna Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Poundcake James Colby as Burleson Claudette Burchett as Juanita Mary Ernster as Joyce Erica Faye Watson as Ruth Ryan Michelle Bathe as Celeste Kevin Banas as Armando Chester Marlon Hanks as Blake Raj Bond as Calvin Moore and Paolo Nieddu as Paolo
Spoiler: 4/25/18 episode HAKEEM FINDS A NEW GROOVE ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, ON FOX Alfre Woodard (True Blood, Desperate Housewives) and Forest Whitaker (Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior, The Last King of Scotland) Guest-Star Lucious and Thirsty try to squash Eddie's (guest star Forest Whitaker) takeover by confronting him with legal papers. Cookie recalls her complex relationship with her mother (guest star Alfre Woodard), while she continues her search for her friend's orphaned daughter. Meanwhile, Andre flounders, Hakeem anxiously prepares a release strategy for his 20 for 20 single and Jamal and Tory try to find a new team to make their own first non-Empire single in the all-new "False Face" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, April 25 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-414) (TV-14 D, L, S) Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Bryshere "Yazz" Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Byers as Annika Calhoun, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky Williams, Serayah as Tiana Brown, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha Taylor, Andre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash, Alvin "Xzibit" Joiner as "Shine" Johnson, and Daimon Terrel Carter as Warren DuBois. Guest Cast: Kevin "Webb" Wigfall as Webb Tasha Smith as Carol Ashley Livingston as Chicken Claudette Burchett as Juanita Forest Whitaker as Eddie Barker Chet Hanks as Blake Kade Wise as Preacher Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya Alfre Woodard as Renee April Qualls as April Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Poundcake Sara Sevigny as Edna Will Kinear as Leonard Bernstein Porscha Coleman as Mercedes Kelly Owens as Monique Marcell Johnson as Marcel Charles Malik Whitfield as Reverend L.C. Pryce Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Ryan Michelle Bathe as Celeste Jenna Scaccia as Ana Diandre Blue as Diandre Blue
Spoiler: 5/02/18 episode LUCIOUS' TRUST IS TESTED ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDESDAY, MAY 2, ON FOX Forest Whitaker Guest-Stars As Eddie (guest star Forest Whitaker) fights for his place at Empire Entertainment and gets the board on his side, Lucious and Shine must find a permanent solution to keep him out. Meanwhile, Cookie is desperate to fulfill a promise to a friend before it's too late. Then, when tensions rise in Jamal and Tory's new band, Preacher Azal (guest star Kade Wise) inspires Jamal with an idea to get everyone in sync in the all-new "A Lean and Hungry Look" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, May 2 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-415) (TV-14 D, L, S, V) Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Bryshere Y. Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Byers as Annika Calhoun, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky Williams, Serayah as Tiana Brown, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha Taylor, Andre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash, Alvin "Xzibit" Joiner as Shine Joiner, and Terrell Carter as Warren DuBois. Guest Cast: Alfre Woodard as Renee Kevin "Webb" Wigfall as Webb Chet Hanks as Blake James Colby as Burleson Kade Wise as Preacher Azal Ptosha Storey as Chyna Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Poundcake Sara Sevigny as Edna Bunnin Will Kinnear as Leonard Bernstein Porscha Coleman as Mercedes Juno as Lonnie Dustin Laurenzi as Alex Kurt Schweitz as Ron Jacqueline Williams as Warden Athena Myers and Emma Banks as Dr. Banks