Duration: 43m

TV-14 7.8 Drama / Music

Empire S1E1

Lucious Lyon, told he has a terminal illness, needs one of his family members to step up and take over his company. Meanwhile his ex-wife, recently released from prison, has plans of her own.

Release Date: January 7, 2015 (USA)

Creator: Lee Daniels, Danny Strong

Cast: Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Y. Gray, Trai Byers, Serayah, Grace Byers, Ta'Rhonda Jones, Gabourey Sidibe