Empire

Empire
Season 4 Premiere - Wednesday, September 27th at 9pm ET/8pm CT

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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.
 
**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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
**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
 
**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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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