Empire (Fox)

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empire has lost its newness but its still fun !

loved last week outing to the woods and little morning gift they left for the prosecutor lol

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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

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11/25/15 episode

 

Spoiler

"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

 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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4/20/16 episode

"Time Shall Unfold"
Lucious manipulates and sabotages those around him to regain his CEO position at Empire.

 

LUCIOUS IS ON A MISSION ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, ON FOX

 

Lucious releases his new music video, as he manipulates and sabotages those around him to regain his CEO position at Empire. Meanwhile, Andre learns more about his grandmother's mental illness in order to understand his own struggle with bipolar disorder, Anika reveals a big secret to the family and Hakeem leads the big shareholder meeting in the all-new "Time Shall Unfold" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, April 20 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-214) (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, 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
AzMarie Livingston as Chicken
Andre Royo as "Thirsty” Rawlings
Lihtz Kamraz as Homeboy
Mike Moh as Steve Cho
Jamila Velazquez as Laura
Bre-Z Murray as Freda
Leah Jeffries as Lola
Sara Sevigny as Edna
Will Kinnear as Leonard Bernstein
Dan Flannery as Tony "Tricky" Trichter
Reggie Baker as Ralph Anderson
Erin Breen as Erika
Cat Washington as Stacee Run-Run
Aaron Snook as Lou
Kathryn Jaeck as Gladys
Tim Decker as Henry
Bobby Richards as Engineer
and
Leslie Uggams as Leah Walker

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4/27/16 episode

"More Than Kin"
Lucious hosts a fundraiser, as part of his campaign to prove to the board that he should return as Empire's CEO.

 

FAMILY STRUGGLES ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, ON FOX

 

With help from Andre, Lucious hosts a fundraiser, as part of his campaign to prove to the board that he should return as Empire's CEO. Meanwhile, Hakeem must decide whether he wants to be a father to his and Anika's child in the all-new "More Than Kin" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, April 27 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-215) (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, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana.

 

Guest Cast:
AzMarie Livingston as Chicken
Rafael De La Fuente as Michael
Andre Royo as "Thirsty" Rawlings
Jamila Velazquez as Laura
Bre-Z Murray as Freda
Mo McRae as J Poppa
Annie Ilonzeh as Harper Scott
and
Fantastic Negrito as Himself

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Empire star Taraji P. Henson is one of TIME Magazine's "100 Most Influential People".

 

TIME 100: Taraji P. Henson By Lee Daniels

TIME 100

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5/04/16 episode

"The Lyon Who Cried Wolf"
Andre discovers a dark secret.

 

A GHOST FROM THE PAST RETURNS ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, ON FOX

 

A wrench is thrown into Lucious' deeply personal music video about his mother, when Andre discovers a dark secret. Meanwhile, Hakeem and Jamal are compromised after tempting themselves with new or rekindling, but secretive affairs. Then, Rhonda starts to suspect who her attacker was in the all-new "The Lyon Who Cried Wolf" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, May 4 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-216) (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, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana.

 

Guest Cast:
AzMarie Livingston as Chicken
Francisco Posada as Trap
Andre Royo as "Thirsty" Rawlings
Jamila Velazquez as Laura
Morocco Omari as Tariq
Vivica A. Fox as Candace
Tasha Smith as Carol
Annie Ilonzeh as Harper Scott
Tobias Truvillion as Derek Major
Jessica Klaas as Sonja
Leslie Uggams as Leah Walker
Claudette Burchett as Juanita
and
Marcell Johnson as Marcel

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5/11/16 episode

"Rise by Sin"
Cookie finally reveals to Jamal the truth behind what happened to Freda's father.

 

WHO HAS MOMMY ISSUES ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, ON FOX

 

Hakeem feels the pressure of his underwhelming fiancé, Laura, as he struggles to find a place for her both in his family and his career. Cookie finally reveals to Jamal the truth behind what happened to Freda's father, prompting Jamal to warn Freda of his family's ulterior motives. Meanwhile, despite his frustration with the family, Jamal makes a sacrifice for Lucious from which it will be hard to recover in the all-new "Rise by Sin" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, May 11 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-217) (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, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana.

 

Guest Cast:
Andre Royo as "Thirsty" Rawlings
Mike Moh as Steve Cho
Bre-Z Murray as Freda
Morocco Omari as Tariq
Tasha Mith as Carol
Tobias Truvillion as Derek Major
and
Jane Hannemann as Carmel Dielman

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5/18/16 Season 2 Finale episode

**SEASON 2 FINALE**

 

"Past Is Prologue"
Cookie organizes a meeting at Hakeem and Laura's wedding.

 

BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER ON THE ALL-NEW SEASON 2 FINALE OF "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, ON FOX

 

After a life-changing experience, Jamal refuses to make music until his family ends its seemingly endless cycle of violence and fighting. Meanwhile, the Feds are tailing Anika because they want to force her to testify against Lucious. In order to protect her family, Cookie organizes a meeting at Hakeem and Laura's wedding with various people from her and Lucious' past in the all-new "Past Is Prologue" Season 2 Finale episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, May 18 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-218) (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, Kaitlin Doubleday as Rhonda Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta'Rhonda Jones as Porsha and Serayah McNeill as Tiana.

 

Guest Cast:
Andre Royo as "Thirsty" Rawlings
Jamila Velazquez as Laura
Bre-Z Murray as Freda
Morocco Omari as Tariq
Tobias Truvillion as D-Major
Kevin "Webb" Wigfall as Webb
Leslie Uggams as Leah Walker
Claudette Burchett as Juanita
Veronika Bozeman as Veronica
Shannon Brown as Little Dwight Walker
AzMarie Livingston as Chicken
Marcell Johnson as Marcel
Tyler Ravelson as Tay-O
and
Francisco Posada as Trap[/spoiler]

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Empire Season 3 Poster

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9/21/16 Season 3 Premiere episode

 

**SEASON 3 PREMIERE**

"Light in Darkness"
Hakeem is left at the altar, Lucious and Anika are married and Anika and Rhonda are fighting on the roof – until someone falls.

THE LYONS ARE BACK ON THE ALL-NEW SEASON THREE PREMIERE OF "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, ON FOX

French Montana and Birdman Guest-Star

EMPIRE picks up exactly where Season Two ended – Hakeem left at the altar, Lucious and Anika married and Anika and Rhonda fighting on the roof – until someone falls. Also, Lucious pursues his music legacy with his streaming service, while clashing with his half-brother, Tariq (Morocco Omari), who is leading a federal task force investigating him in the all-new "Light in Darkness" Season 3 Premiere episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Sept. 21 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-301)  (TV-14; D, L, 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: 
Leslie Uggams as Leah Walker
Tasha Smith as Carol
Vivica A. Fox as Candace
French Montana as Vaughn
Birdman as Himself
Sierra A. McClain as Nessa
Ajiona Alexus as Teenage Loretha
Jeremy Carver as Teenage Lucious
AzMarie Livingston as Chicken
Tyla Abercrumbie as Nurse
Patrick Clear as Doctor
Tha Pope as Jack
Eric Lane as Drop
Claudette Burchett as Juanita
David Lively as Butler
Birgundi Baker as Teen Carol
Lawnyae Marie as Teen Candace
Ivan Ellis as Royale-T

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9/28/16 episode

"Sin That Amends"
Lucious attempts to win over Cookie and Hakeem starts to record new songs with Shine.

THERE IS TROUBLE IN THE LYON'S DEN ON AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, ON FOX

Taye Diggs (Best Man Holiday) Guest-Stars

In an attempt to cope with life after being shot, Jamal teams up with businessman Angelo Dubois (guest star Taye Diggs), to talk about gun violence and host a summit for awareness. When he tries to perform again, things don't go as planned. Meanwhile, Lucious attempts to win over Cookie, Hakeem starts to record new songs with Shine, and Andre runs into some trouble with the police in the all-new "Sin That Amends" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Sept. 28 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-302)  (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 Dubois
Leslie Uggams as Leah Walker
Sierra A. McClain as Nessa
Birgundi Baker as Teen Carol
Lawnyae Marie as Teen Candace
Ajiona Alexus as Teenage Loretha
Jeremy Carver as Teenage Lucious
Jessica Klaas as Sonja
Angela Yee as Herself
Ezri Walker as Zeah
Mo McRae as J Poppa
Biz Markie as Himself
Denzel Love as Barry,
Aneisa Hicks as Fatima
and
Cardeion Banks as Young Tariq

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10/05/16 episode

"What Remains is Bestial"
Cookie calls in a favor with mega-superstar Kitty to record a new song with Jamal.

IT'S NOT SO BLACK AND WHITE ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, ON FOX

Global Icon Mariah Carey Guest-Stars

Cookie calls in a favor with mega-superstar Kitty (guest star Mariah Carey) to record a new song with Jamal, hoping he will overcome his inability to perform. Meanwhile, Andre runs into some trouble and things don't go as planned. Cookie and Lucious are at odds, Hakeem and Gram (guest star Romeo Miller) fight for Tiana's attention, and things heat up between Cookie and Angelo Dubois (guest star Taye Diggs) in the all-new "What Remains is Bestial" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Oct. 5 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-303)  (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: 
Mariah Carey as Kitty
Taye Diggs as Angelo Dubois
Leslie Uggams as Leah Walker
Romeo Miller as Gram
Sierra A. McClain as Nessa
Jessica Klaas as Sonja
Ezri Walker as Zeah
Ben Marten as Max Perkins
Sean Michael Sullivan as Gus
Juan Antonio as Philip
Matthew Yee as Agent Hughes
Justin Morgan as Hot Delivery Man
Alexa Hartfield as Treece
Anthony McDonald as Bailiff
and
Mary Beth Burns as Judge Reid

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10/12/16 episode

"Cupid Kills"
Things heat up between Cookie and Angelo!

THERE ARE SO MANY LOVERS ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, ON FOX

Things heat up between Cookie and Angelo (guest star Taye Diggs), so Lucious finally recognizes Angelo as a formidable rival and prepares to take him on. Meanwhile, Jamal is finally able to face Freda Gatz, a big first step on his journey to recovery. Also, Anika goes back to work at Empire and instantly causes turmoil, while Hakeem starts falling for Nessa, even though she might be into a different Lyon in the all-new "Cupid Kills" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Oct. 12 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-304)  (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 Dubois
Sierra A. McClain as Nessa
Ajiona Alexus as Teenage Loretha
Jeremy Carver as Teenage Lucious
Jessica Klaas as Sonja
Denzel Love as Barry
Juan Antonio as Philip
Ray Austin as John Holloway
Samuel Hunt as Xavier Rosen
Lisa Branch as Vivian Plumber
Malkia Stampley as Bridget Pearce
Marika Engelhardt as Gabrielle Gerard
Daniel Cantor as Judge
Martin Yurek as District Attorney
Bryson Thomas as Moonshine
and
Lauren Michelle as Gia Copeland

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11/09/16 episode

"One Before Another"
Cookie is caught off-guard during a routine meeting with her probation officer.

THE TRUTH COMES OUT ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, ON FOX

Lucious and Andre are on high alert as they wait for Shine to retaliate after their latest business encounter went South. Jamal, who has yet to perform in front of his fans, teams up with Hakeem for a performance that he thinks could help him face his fears. Meanwhile, Cookie is caught off-guard during a routine meeting with her probation officer in the all-new "One Before Another" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Nov. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-305)  (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 Dubois
Romeo Miller as Gram
Sierra A. McClain as Nessa
AzMarie Livingston as Chicken
Samuel Hunt as Xavier Rosen
Tobias Truvillion as D-Major
TaRon Patton as P.O. Sharlene Davis
and
Geno Walker as Gus Rodriguez

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11/16/16 episode

"Chimes at Midnight"
Empire is hacked!

EMPIRE GETS HACKED ON AN ALL-NEW "EMPIRE" WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, ON FOX

Empire is hacked and the leak creates feuds between artists and among the Lyon family. Andre takes advantage of the leak to step up and prove his worth to the company. Meanwhile, Lucious continues to try and drive a wedge between Cookie and Angelo, and Jamal finds himself in a love triangle in the all-new "Chimes at Midnight" episode of EMPIRE airing Wednesday, Nov. 16 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (EMP-306)  (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 DuBois
Romeo Miller as Gram
Sierra A. McClain as Nessa
French Montana as Vaughn
Andre Royo as Thurston "Thirsty" Rawlings
AzMarie Livingston as Chicken
Juan Antonio as Philip
Matthew Yee as Agent Hughes
Samuel Hunt as Xavier Rosen
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Tobias Truvillion as D-Major