mulder42 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 11/30/16 episode "What We May Be"Old home videos cause Cookie to face secrets about her relationship with her father. COOKIE THROWS A DINNER PARTY ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, ON FOX Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show) Guest-Stars Cookie looks to Candace for tips on how to plan an elaborate family dinner that will impress Angelo's mother, Diane (guest star Phylicia Rashad). Meanwhile, old home videos cause Cookie to face secrets about her relationship with her father that she had tried to hide from her kids, and Andre organizes an unlikely duet in the all-new "What We May Be" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Nov. 30 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-307) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-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 Byers as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah as Tiana, Bre-Z as Freda Gatz, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, and Morocco Omari as Tariq Cousins. Guest Cast: Taye Diggs as Angelo DuBoisTasha Smith as CarolEric Lane as DropSierra A. McClain as NessaVivica A. Fox as CandaceAzMarie Livingston as ChickenBirgundi Baker as Teenage CarolLawnyae Marie as Teenage CandaceAijiona Alexus as Teenage LorethaJeremy Carver as Teenage LuciousAngela Yee as HerselfJuan Antonio as PhilipRay Austin as John HallowayTobias Truvillion as D-MajorPhylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 12/07/16 episode "The Unkindest Cut"Andre sabotages Tiana's big appearance at a fashion event in an attempt to get Nessa into the spotlight. ANDRE GOES TO EXTREMES TO HELP NESSA'S CAREER ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, ON FOX Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show) and Gina Gershon (Red Oaks) Guest-Star Andre sabotages Tiana's big appearance at a fashion event in an attempt to get Nessa into the spotlight. Meanwhile, Tariq works with Leah to try to bring down Lucious, and Jamal works with Philip to get over his PTSD in the all-new "The Unkindest Cut" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Dec. 7 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-308) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-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 Byers as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah as Tiana, Bre-Z as Freda Gatz, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, and Morocco Omari as Tariq Cousins. Guest Cast: Taye Diggs as Angelo DuBoisLeslie Uggams as Leah WalkerSierra A. McClain as NessaAjiona Alexus as Teenage LorethaJeremy Carver as Teenage LuciousJuan Antonio as PhilipPhylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois andGina Gershon as Helen Von Wyeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 12/14/16 Fall Finale episode **FALL FINALE** "A Furnace For Your Foe"The FBI continues to investigate Lucious and freezes all of Empire's assets. THE DRAMA KEEPS ON COMING ON THE ALL-NEW FALL FINALE OF "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, ON FOX – AIRING AT A SPECIAL TIME EMPIRE Airs at a Special Time, Followed by the Premiere of STAR, the new series from EMPIRE Co-Creator Lee Daniels and Tom Donaghy Cookie attempts to help Angelo appeal to the masses and win the mayoral bid, by hosting a free park concert. Meanwhile, the FBI continues to investigate Lucious and freezes all of Empire's assets, which has major repercussions in the all-new "A Furnace For Your Foe" Fall Finale episode of EMPIRE airing at a special time Wednesday, Dec. 14 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-309) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1 [VIEWER'S NOTE: LETHAL WEAPON is preempted tonight.] 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 Calhoun, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah as Tiana, Bre-Z as Freda Gatz, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, and Morocco Omari as Tariq Cousins. Guest Cast: Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda LyonTaye Diggs as Angelo DuBoisLeslie Uggams as Leah WalkerAndre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" RawlingsEric Lane as DropSierra A. McClain as NessaAzMarie Livingston as ChickenAjiona Alexus as Teenage LorethaJeremy Carver as Teenage LuciousEzri Walker as ZeahJuan Antonio as Philip andTobias Truvillion as D-Major Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 3/22/17 Spring Premiere episode **SPRING PREMIERE** "Sound & Fury"Cookie vows to knock Lucious off his throne for good! COOKIE AND LUCIOUS CLASH IN THEIR BIGGEST BATTLE YET ON THE ALL-NEW SPRING PREMIERE OF "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, ON FOX Rumer Willis Guest-Stars After launching a deadly missile at Angelo, Lucious announces his new music project, Inferno, and puts everyone on notice – especially Cookie, who then vows to knock him off his throne for good. The two engage in an epic clash – fueled by a history of love, loyalty and betrayal. Meanwhile, Jamal befriends musician Tory Ash (guest star Rumer Willis) during his stay in rehab, Andre continues with his plan to take over EMPIRE, and Hakeem and Tiana battle Nessa for a spot in the music showcase in the all-new "Sound & Fury" Spring Premiere episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, March 22 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-310) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-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 Byers as Anika Calhoun, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah as Tiana, Bre-Z as Freda Gatz, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, and Morocco Omari as Tariq Cousins. Guest Cast:Rumer Willis as Tory AshTaye Diggs as Angelo DuBoisLeslie Uggams as Leah WalkerAndre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" RawlingsEric Lane as DropSierra A. McClain as NessaAzMarie Livingston as ChickenEzri Walker as ZeahJuan Antonio as Philip andTobias Truvillion as D-Major Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 3/29/17 episode "Play On"Cookie struggles with guilt over her run-in with Lucious. COOKIE IS TORN BETWEEN ANGELO AND LUCIOUS ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, ON FOX Nia Long (Beaches), Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show) and Rumer Willis Guest-Star Cookie tries to move forward with Angelo, while struggling with guilt over her run-in with Lucious. Meanwhile, Leah seeks out Tariq's help in taking down Anika, and Jamal and Tory team up in the studio in the all-new "Play On" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, March 29 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-311) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-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 Byers as Anika Calhoun, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah as Tiana, Bre-Z as Freda Gatz, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, and Morocco Omari as Tariq Cousins. Guest Cast: Rumer Willis as Tory AshTaye Diggs as Angelo DuBoisLeslie Uggams as Leah WalkerAndre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" RawlingsEric Lane as DropSierra A. McClain as NessaAzMarie Livingston as ChickenAjiona Alexus as Teenage LorethaJeremy Carver as Teenage LuciousEzri Walker as ZeahJuan Antonio as Philip andTobias Truvillion as D-Major Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 4/05/17 episode "Strange Bedfellows"Angelo makes an unsettling discovery about Cookie's past. THE PAST IS PRESENT ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, ON FOX Angelo makes an unsettling discovery and is concerned that Cookie's past isn't in the past and will hurt his chances of becoming the Mayor. Anika is faced with a life-changing decision after Tariq reveals what he is really after. Meanwhile, Hakeem's 21st birthday party takes an unexpected turn in the all-new "Strange Bedfellows" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, April 5 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-312) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-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 Byers as Anika Calhoun, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah as Tiana, Bre-Z as Freda Gatz, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, and Morocco Omari as Tariq Cousins. Guest Cast: Nia Long as Giuliana GreenRumer Willis as Tory AshTaye Diggs as Angelo DuBoisLeslie Uggams as Leah WalkerAndre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" RawlingsEric Lane as DropSierra A. McClain as NessaAzMarie Livingston as ChickenEzri Walker as ZeahJuan Antonio as Philip andTobias Truvillion as D-Major Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 4/12/17 episode "My Naked Villainy"Hakeem throws an epic 21st birthday party and live-streams it all on Empire Xstream! HAKEEM CELEBRATES HIS 21ST BIRTHDAY ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, ON FOX Nia Long (Beaches) Guest-Stars Hakeem throws an epic 21st birthday party and live-streams it all on Empire Xstream. Meanwhile, suspicions surrounding Anika's motives put the Lyons on high alert and the arrival of Giuliana gives Cookie a run for her money in the all-new "My Naked Villainy" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, April 12 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-313) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-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 Byers as Anika Calhoun, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah as Tiana, Bre-Z as Freda Gatz, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, and Morocco Omari as Tariq Cousins. Guest Cast: Taye Diggs as Angelo DuBoisLeslie Uggams as Leah WalkerAndre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" RawlingsSierra A. McClain as NessaAjiona Alexus as Teenage LorethaJuan Antonio Crawford as PhilipTobias Truvillion as D-MajorNia Long as GiulianaShanesia Davis as Melissa CalhounTim Hopper as Dr. Calhoun andAlexander Gemignani as Gino Falcone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 4/26/17 episode "Love Is A Smoke"Cookie gives Lucious unexpected news. A BETRAYAL AND A NEW PLAYER START DRAMA ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, ON FOX Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives, Telenovela) Guest-Stars Cookie gives Lucious unexpected news that makes him feel uneasy about the future. Hoping to make Cookie jealous, Giuliana (guest star Nia Long) moves in on Lucious and persuades him to comply with her new plans. Meanwhile, Anika and Tariq devise a new plan and Charlotte Frost (guest star Eva Longoria) holds the EMPIRE Las Vegas dream in her hands in the all-new "Love Is A Smoke" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, April 26 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-314) (TV-14 D, L, S, V) CC-AD-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 Byers as Anika Calhoun, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah as Tiana, Bre-Z as Freda Gatz, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, and Morocco Omari as Tariq Cousins. Guest Cast:Eva Longoria as Charlotte FrostNia Long as Giuliana GreenRumer Willis as Tory AshTaye Diggs as Angelo DuBoisLeslie Uggams as Leah WalkerAndre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" RawlingsEric Lane as DropSierra A. McClain as NessaAzMarie Livingston as ChickenEzri Walker as ZeahJuan Antonio as Philip andTobias Truvillion as D-Major Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 5/03/17 episode "Civil Hands Unclean"Cookie becomes increasingly more suspicious of Lucious' intentions with Giuliana and Empire's future in Vegas. THE DUBOIS FAMILY CLAPS BACK ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, ON FOX Snoop Dogg Guest-Stars Angelo's relationship with Cookie turns toxic and leaves her questioning her decisions. Hakeem makes a public plea for Lucious to give him paternity of Bella during his return to Empire Xstream. Meanwhile, Cookie becomes increasingly more suspicious of Lucious' intentions with Giuliana and Empire's future in Vegas, and Lucious and Jamal work overtime to finish their albums in the all-new "Civil Hands Unclean" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, May 3 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-315) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-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 Byers as Anika Calhoun, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah as Tiana, Bre-Z as Freda Gatz, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, and Morocco Omari as Tariq Cousins. Guest Cast: Taye Diggs as Angelo DuBoisLeslie Uggams as Leah WalkerAndre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" RawlingsEric Lane as DropSierra A. McClain as NessaPhylicia Rashad as Diana DuBoisRumer Willis as Tory AshNia Long as Giuliana andSnoop Dogg as Himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 5/10/17 episode "Absent Child"Cookie sets her eyes on a new plan for Empire in Vegas. THE WAR BETWEEN THE LYON AND DuBOIS FAMILIES HEATS UP ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, ON FOX Fetty Wap Guest-Stars The Lyons fear that the DuBois family is to blame for their latest family crisis, so when no one is willing to give up any information, Cookie takes matters into her own hands. Jamal and Lucious reach a breakthrough in a song on which they have been working, and Andre lashes out. Meanwhile, Cookie sets her eyes on a new plan for Empire in Vegas in the all-new "Absent Child" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, May 10 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-316) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-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 Byers as Anika Calhoun, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah as Tiana, Bre-Z as Freda Gatz, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, and Morocco Omari as Tariq Cousins. Guest Cast: Taye Diggs as Angelo DuBoisLeslie Uggams as Leah WalkerAndre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" RawlingsEric Lane as DropSierra A. McClain as NessaPhylicia Rashad as Diana DuBoisNia Long as GiulianaAlexander Gemignani as Gino Marcone andFetty Wap as Trig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 5/17/17 episode **SEASON 3 FINALE PART ONE** "Toil and Trouble, Part 1"Cookie pulls together a team of her own allies to seek revenge on Giuliana and steal her secret weapon. COOKIE TAKES ON VEGAS ON PART ONE OF THE ALL-NEW SEASON THREE FINALE OF "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, ON FOX Part Two of the EMPIRE Season Finale Airs Next Wednesday, May 24, on FOX! When Cookie is banned from Leviticus Vegas, she pulls together a team of her own allies to seek revenge on Giuliana and steal her secret weapon. Meanwhile, Jamal is encouraged to put his album on hold, so as not to compete with Lucious' "Inferno" in the first half of the all-new, two-part "Toil and Trouble, Part 1" Season 3 Finale episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, May 17 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-317) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-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 Byers as Anika Calhoun, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah as Tiana, Bre-Z as Freda Gatz, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, and Morocco Omari as Tariq Cousins. Guest Cast: Eva Longoria as Charlotte FrostTaye Diggs as Angelo DuBoisLeslie Uggams as Leah WalkerAndre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" RawlingsEric Lane as DropSierra A. McClain as NessaPhylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois andNia Long as Giuliana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 5/24/17 Season 3 Finale episode **SEASON 3 FINALE PART TWO** "Toil and Trouble, Part 2"Cookie pulls together her team of allies to wreak havoc on the opening of EMPIRE Las Vegas. THE DRAMA GETS EXPLOSIVE ON PART TWO OF THE ALL-NEW SEASON THREE FINALE OF "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, ON FOX As Lucious gets ready to launch EMPIRE Las Vegas with Giuliana at his side, Cookie pulls together her own team of allies to wreak havoc on the opening. The final five minutes will leave viewers speechless in the second half of the all-new, two-part "Toil and Trouble, Part 2" Season 3 Finale episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, May 24 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-318) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-AD-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 Byers as Anika Calhoun, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah as Tiana, Bre-Z as Freda Gatz, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, and Morocco Omari as Tariq Cousins. Guest Cast: Eva Longoria as Charlotte FrostNia Long as Giuliana GreenRumer Willis as Tory AshTaye Diggs as Angelo DuBoisLeslie Uggams as Leah WalkerAndre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" RawlingsEric Lane as DropSierra A. McClain as NessaAzMarie Livingston as ChickenEzri Walker as ZeahJuan Antonio as Philip andTobias Truvillion as D-Major FYI: FOX has renewed Empire for Season 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Hot from Fox... ACADEMY AND GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD WINNER FOREST WHITAKER TO JOIN "EMPIRE" EMPIRE Returns Wednesday, September 27, at a New Time, 8:00 PM, on FOX 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 returns Wednesday, Sept. 27 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 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. In 2016, Forest Whitaker starred in Arrival, opposite Amy Adams; and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, alongside Felicity Jones, Riz Ahmed, Diego Luna and Ben Mendelsohn. In February 2018, he will be seen in Marvel's Black Panther, opposite Chadwick Boseman. Whitaker also had several films in production last year, including Burden, opposite Tom Wilkinson and Garrett Hedlund; The Forgiven, in which he portrays Archbishop Desmond Tutu, opposite Eric Bana; and LAByrinth, opposite Johnny Depp. He currently is filming the streaming feature How It Ends, opposite Theo James. Whitaker won the Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in the 2006 film The Last King of Scotland. He also won the BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globe Awards in the same category. Other feature credits include Lee Daniels' The Butler, The Crying Game, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai and Bird, for which he was named Best Actor at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival. In addition to his acting career, Whitaker has directed such films as Waiting To Exhale and Hope Floats. In 2013, he co-produced Ryan Coogler's critically acclaimed directorial debut, Fruitvale Station, which won the Sundance Film Festival's Grand Jury Prize and the Cannes Film Festival's Best First Film Award. Whitaker is the founder and CEO of The Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative, which has branches in Uganda, South Sudan, Myanmar, Mexico and the U.S. He also is the co-founder and chair of the International Institute for Peace, a UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation and a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. From Imagine Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television, EMPIRE was created by Academy Award nominee Lee Daniels and Emmy Award winner Danny Strong, and is executive-produced by Daniels, Strong, Academy Award- and Emmy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer, Ilene Chaiken, Francie Calfo and Sanaa Hamri. "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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 (edited) 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. 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 CastForest Whitaker as Eddie BarkerLeslie Uggams as Leah WalkerDemi Moore as ClaudiaClaudette Burchett as JuanitaTeyonah Parris as Pamela RoseAnthony Jackson as ClemBrian King as Jake PerlmanRob Wilson as CabbieKurt Naebig as Detective LumleyPeter DeFaria as Detective MitchellKate Fry as MyraWilliam Dick as Judge Claremont Edited October 6, 2017 by mulder42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) 10/11/17 episode Spoiler 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 DuBoisPhylicia Rashad as Diana DuBoisKevin "Webb" Wigfall as WebbClaudette Burchett as JuanitaTeyonah Parris as Pamela RoseAlanna Lovely as Lana HallSean Blake as MorrisJames Colby as BurlesonKierra Bunch as TamaraPtosha Storey as Chyna Edited October 10, 2017 by mulder42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 10/18/17 episode Spoiler 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 11/08/17 episode Spoiler THE SECRET IS OUT ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, ON FOXForest 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 BarkerTaye Diggs as Angelo DuBoisPhylicia Rashad as Diana DuBoisDemi Moore as ClaudiaMarcell Johnson as MarcelAshley Livingston as ChickenTeyonah Parris as Pamela RoseVeronika Bozeman as VeronicaSara Sevigny as EdnaWill Kinnear as Leonard BernsteinIra Amyx as Skip ShepherdHarvey Levin as HimselfCharles G. Latibeaudiere as HimselfBryan Terrell Clark as TonyRaj Bond as Calvin Moore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 11/15/17 episode Spoiler THE LYONS BAND TOGETHER TO HELP HAKEEM ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, ON FOXDemi 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 ClaudiaScott Diggs as Angelo DuBoisPhylicia Rashad as Diana DuBoisKevin "Webb" Wigfall as WebbMarcell Johnson as MarcelAshley Livingston as ChickenClaudette Burchett as JuanitaAlanna Lovely as Lana HallSean Blake as Morris LoachIra Amyx as Skip ShepherdBryan Terrell Clark as TonyFrancesca P. Roberts as Judge BarnesRichard Pickren as Dr. Simon LambertTim Hopper as Dr. CalhounLaura Fisher as Dr. Gloria RothmanAriel Richardson as Boule SnobMaurice McRae as J PoppaJoshua Moaney as Ezekiel DuBoisShanesia Davis as Melissa CalhounJerome Davis as Jerome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 11/29/17 episode Spoiler EMPIRE GOES ON STRIKE ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, ON FOXForest 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 BarkerTaye Diggs as Angelo DuBoisPhylicia Rashad as Diana DuBoisDemi Moore as ClaudiaTeyonah Parris as Pamela RoseAshley Livingston as ChickenKierra Bunch as TamaraPtosha Storey as ChynaDa'Vine Joy Randolph as PoundcakeRaj Bond as Calvin MooreReilly Nelson as White Stacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder42 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 12/06/17 episode Spoiler 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 DuBoisPhylicia Rashad as Diana DuBoisTeyonah Parris as Pamela RoseJames Colby as BurlesonPtosha Storey as ChynaDa'Vine Joy Randolph as PoundcakeAntoine McKay as BunkieLamar Curtis as Officer McAdamsAndrew Key as SvenNicole Armold as Zoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...