Spoiler: Season 2 Premiere **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
Spoiler: 9/30/15 episode "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
Spoiler: 10/07/15 episode "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
Spoiler: 10/14/15 episode "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
Spoiler: 10/21/15 episode "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
Spoiler: 11/04/15 episode "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
Spoiler: 11/11/15 episode "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
Spoiler: 11/18/15 episode "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
Spoiler: 11/25/15 episode "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
Spoiler: 12/02/15 Fall Finale episode **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
Spoiler: 3/30/16 Spring Premiere episode **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
Spoiler: 4/06/16 episode "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
Spoiler: 4/13/16 episode "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