EMPIRE Season 6

EMPIRE: Taraji P. Henson in the “Home is on the Way” CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX.

Episode 6×18 “Home is on the Way” (Series Finale)

THE LYONS REFLECT ON THE PAST AND LOOK TO THE FUTURE

In the midst of the Bossyfest launch and the fight to regain control of Empire, Cookie reflects on her life and the woman she has become.

Lucious finds it impossible to deny his feelings for Cookie, while continuing to support Yana (guest star Kiandra Richardson) and her rise to stardom.

When the Lyons face their biggest threat yet, Lucious prepares for the battle of his life and realizes that in the end, family is what matters the most. 

Cast: Terrence DaShon Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Wood Harris as Damon, Meta Golding as Teri, Katlynn Simone as Treasure, Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya, Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker, A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley, Mario as Devon and Vivica A. Fox as Candace.

Air Date: Tuesday, April 21 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Home is on the Way”

EMPIRE: Taraji P. Henson. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX.

Episode 6×17 “Over Everything”

LUCIOUS AND COOKIE TEAM UP TO GET EMPIRE AND BOSSY IN GOOD STANDING

Lucious continues to run Empire and discovers some of Andre’s business missteps by way of Kelly Patel (guest star Pej Vahdat).

Meanwhile, Cookie tries to relaunch BossyFest but is met with major obstacles from the ASAs.

Also, Hakeem and Maya’s unlikely partnership proves to be beneficial and Becky celebrates her birthday. 

Cast: Terrence DaShon Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Wood Harris as Damon, Meta Golding as Teri, Katlynn Simone as Treasure, Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya, Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker, A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley, Mario as Devon and Vivica A. Fox as Candace.

Guest Cast: Kiandra Richardson as Yana, Pej Vahdat as Kelly Patel, James Farruggio as Jay Fanshaw and D.B. Sweeney as Elvis Stone.

Air Date: Tuesday, April 14 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Over Everything”

EMPIRE: Terrence Howard in the “We Got Us” series’ 100th episode of EMPIRE. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX.

Episode 6×16 “We Got Us” (100th Episode)

THE LYONS SHOW SUPPORT FOR ANDRE

After witnessing Andre’s breakdown, Cookie and Lucious have him committed to the same treatment facility as Leah (guest star Leslie Uggams) and the guilt Cookie feels from Andre’s situation causes her to wonder how different life would be if she had not gone to prison.

Meanwhile, Becky struggles with balancing her personal and professional relationships and Hakeem and Maya find themselves in a less-than-ideal situation after a drunken night in Vegas. 

Cast: Terrence DaShon Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Wood Harris as Damon, Meta Golding as Teri, Katlynn Simone as Treasure, Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya, Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker, A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley, Mario as Devon and Vivica A. Fox as Candace.

Guest Cast: Antoine McKay as Bunkie, Tasha Smith as Carol, Keesha Sharp as Dr. Wick, Leslie Uggams as Leah Walker, Davis Banner as Philly Street, Sylan Brook as Quincy and Kash Doll as herself.

Air Date: Tuesday, April 7 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “We Got Us”

EMPIRE: Taraji P. Henson. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX.

Episode 6×15 “Love Me Still”

ANDRE AND TERI’S WEDDING DAY ARRIVES

As their wedding day arrives, Teri’s fears concerning Andre’s temper continue to surface.

Meanwhile, Cookie finds a shocking discovery while digging into Bossy’s finances, which leads to a heated confrontation with Giselle.

Then, Yana (guest star Kiandra Richardson) starts to fall for Lucious again and Maya sets her sights on Hakeem.  

Cast: Terrence DaShon Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Wood Harris as Damon, Meta Golding as Teri, Katlynn Simone as Treasure, Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya, Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker, A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley, Mario as Devon and Vivica A. Fox as Candace.

Guest Cast: CThaGod as himself, Kiandra Richardson as Yana, David Banner as Philly Street, Skylan Brooks as Quincy and Claudette Burchett as Juanita.

Air Date: Tuesday, March 31 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Love Me Still”

EMPIRE: L-R: Taraji P. Henson, guest star Tasha Smith and Vivica A. Fox.
CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX.

Episode 6×14 “I Am Who I Am”

COOKIE AND HER SISTERS TAKE A PAINFUL LOOK AT THE PAST ON AN ALL-NEW “EMPIRE” TUESDAY, MARCH 24, ON FOX

While on a road trip, Cookie, Candace and Carol take a painful trip down memory lane, shedding light on their childhood and exposing heartbreaking secrets from the past.

Lucious uses something special from the past to help give Yana (guest star Kiandra Richardson) her big break.

Meanwhile, Maya hatches a scheme to generate more buzz for the “Birth of an Empire” movie and Teri becomes increasingly more fearful of Andre. 

Cast: Terrence DaShon Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Wood Harris as Damon, Meta Golding as Teri, Katlynn Simone as Treasure, Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya, Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker, A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley, Mario as Devon and Vivica A. Fox as Candace.

Guest Cast: Tasha Smith as Carol, Kiandra Richardson as Yana and Antoine McKay as Bunkie.

Air Date: Tuesday, March 24 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “I Am Who I Am”

EMPIRE: L-R: Guest star Kiandra Richardson and Terrence Howard. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX.

Episode 6×13 “Come Undone”

COOKIE AND HER SISTERS HAVE SECRETS TO HIDE

Cookie continues to keep her secret from her sisters, but Lucious feels she needs to come clean in order to move forward.

When Treasure is unable to perform at the upcoming showcase, Becky suggests that Yana take the spot, but Lucious feels she’s not ready.

Meanwhile, Giselle struggles with keeping her family secret from Julian, Maya sets her sights on her own recording deal and Andre’s actions put Quincy in a very bad situation.  

Cast: Terrence DaShon Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Wood Harris as Damon, Meta Golding as Teri, Katlynn Simone as Treasure, Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya, Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker, A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley, Mario as Devon and Vivica A. Fox as Candace.

Guest Cast: Tasha Smith as Carol, Kiandra Richardson as Yana, Alexandra Grey as Melody, Robert Ri’chard as Julian, and Skylan Brooks as Quincy.

Air Date: Tuesday, March 17 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Photos: “Come Undone”

EMPIRE: L-R: Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX.

Episode 6×12 “Talk Less”

LUCIOUS SETS HIS SIGHTS ON A RECORD DEAL FOR YANA

Lucious hunts for a record deal for Yana (guest star Kiandra Richardson), but is met with surprising feedback from the label execs.

Meanwhile, Cookie struggles with her inability to shake memories of the secret she’s kept for so many years.

Also, Lala (guest star Diamond White), feeling neglected by her team at Bossy Media, pulls a dangerous stunt to take promotion into her own hands, and Andre suffers from brownouts and lapses of judgement as Kingsley pushes for more control. 

Cast: Terrence DaShon Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Wood Harris as Damon, Meta Golding as Teri, Katlynn Simone as Treasure, Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya, Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker, A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley, Mario as Devon and Vivica A. Fox as Candace.

Guest Cast: Tasha Smith as Carol, Claudette Burchett as Juanita, Kiandra Richardson as Yana, Diamond White as LaLa, Alexandra Gray as Melody, Robert Ri’chard as Julian and Skylan Brooks as Quincy.

Air Date: Tuesday, March 10 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Less Talk”

EMPIRE: Guest star Amanda Detmer. CR: Parrish Lewis/FOX.

Episode 6×11 “Can’t Truss ‘Em” (Spring Premiere)

THE LYON’S WORLD IS TURNED UPSIDE DOWN

The Countdown to the Series Finale Begins!

The Lyons’ world is turned upside down as they face a loss, which forces one Lyon to deal with an unresolved trauma from the past.

Meanwhile, Andre makes an important decision about his health, family and career and Devon confronts Tiana about her relationship with Hakeem.

Also, a shocking revelation about the future of the Lyons is revealed.  

Cast: Terrence DaShon Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Wood Harris as Damon, Meta Golding as Teri, Katlynn Simone as Treasure, Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya, Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker, A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley, Mario as Devon and Vivica A. Fox as Candace.

Guest Cast: Tasha Smith as Carol, Keesha Sharp as Dr. Paula Wick, Leslie Uggams as Leah Walker, Kiandra Richardson as Yana, David Banner as Philly Street, Diamond White as LaLa, Alexandra Gray as Melody, Robert Ri’chard as Julian, Claudette Burchett as Juanita and Amanda Detner as Tracy Kingsley.

Air Date: Tuesday, March 3 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Can’t Truss ‘Em”

EMPIRE: L-R: Terrence Howard, guest star Kendra G and Taraji P. Henson. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX.

Episode 6×10 “Cold Cold Man” (Fall Finale)

PA: Viewer discretion is advised.

COOKIE AND LUCIOUS EYE THE END OF THEIR RELATIONSHIP

Cookie becomes frustrated with Lucious, who is struggling to accept that their relationship is over.

Upon being shut out of the ASA nominations, the women of Bossy choose Melody to take their performance slot at the ASAs, causing Tiana to question all of her decisions over the past few months.

Meanwhile, Teri confronts Andre over his lies and elsewhere, an emotional confrontation ends with a bang…or two. 

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon; Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon; Trai Byers as Andre Lyon; Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon; Serayah McNeill as Tiana; Gabourey Sidibe as Becky; Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha; Wood Harris as Damon; Meta Golding as Teri; Katlynn Simone as Treasure; Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya; Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker; A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley; Mario as Devon; and Vivica A. Fox as Candace.

Guest Cast: Claudette Burchett as Juanita; Pej Vahdat as Kelly Patel; Amanda Detmer as Tracy Kingsley; Diamond White as Lala; Kiandra Richardson as Yana; David Banner as Philly Street; Alexandra Gray as Melody Barnes.

Air Date: Tuesday, Dec. 17 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Cold Cold Man”

EMPIRE: Guest star David Banner. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX.

Episode 6×09 “Remember the Music”

COOKIE AND LUCIOUS REVISIT THEIR PAST

Hakeem raises concerns over Lucious’ changes to the Empire movie script, causing Lucious and Cookie to come together to recount the events that lead to the evolution of Empire.

Andre turns to Kelly Patel to help him gain controlling interest in the company, as Teri grows increasingly suspicious of Andre’s role in signing Prophet the Poet.

Meanwhile, Bossy Media considers taking on a silent partner to help with their financial issues and Philly Street confronts Lucious about the info he received from White Tracy. 

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon; Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon; Trai Byers as Andre Lyon; Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon; Serayah McNeill as Tiana; Gabourey Sidibe as Becky; Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha; Wood Harris as Damon; Meta Golding as Teri; Katlynn Simone as Treasure; Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya; Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker; A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley; Mario as Devon; and Vivica A. Fox as Candace.

Guest Cast: Amanda Detmer as Tracy Kingsley; Pej Vahdat as Kelly Patel; and David Banner as Philly Street.

Air Date:Tuesday, Dec. 3 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Remember the Music”

EMPIRE: Taraji P. Henson. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX.

Episode 6×08 “Do You Remember Me?”

COOKIE SETS HER SIGHTS ON NEW TALENT

Upon taking her first steps back into music, Cookie discovers an artist with raw talent when Lucious dismissed years ago.

Meanwhile, Lucious spends a day in the city with Yana and is surprised to discover they have much more in common than he thought.

Also, Andre pulls out all the stops in order to convince a reluctant artist to sign with Empire, Tracy finds evidence that incriminates Lucious and Giselle runs into an old friend who could help Bossy Media with its financial trouble.  

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Wood Harris as Damon, Meta Golding as Teri, Katlynn Simone as Treasure, Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya, Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker, A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley, Mario as Devon and Vivica A. Fox as Candace.

Guest Cast: Terrell Carter as Warren Hall, Alexandra Gray as Melody Barnes, Barton Fitzpatrick as Prophetic the Poet, Nefetari Spencer as Sarah Landon, Amanda Detmer as Tracy Kingsley and Kiandra Richardson as Yana.

Air Date: Tuesday, Nov. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Do You Remember Me?”

Episode 6×07 “Good Enough”

COOKIE REIGNITES HER PASSION FOR MUSIC

After realizing that music is her real first love, Cookie makes moves to get back into the music world and offers to throw an event to gain exposure for Bossy Media.

Meanwhile, Lucious tries to regain control of Empire by attempting to sabotage Andre’s vision for the company.

Also, Hakeem feels threatened by DeVon’s strong bond with Prince and Bella. 

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Wood Harris as Damon, Meta Golding as Teri, Katlynn Simone as Treasure, Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya, Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker, A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley, Mario as DeVon and Vivica A. Fox as Candace.

Guest Cast: Amanda Detmer as Tracy Kingsley, Pej Vahdat as Kelly Patel, Angela Yee as herself, Kiandra Richardson as Yana and Keesha Sharp as Dr. Paula Wick.

Air Date: Tuesday, Nov. 19 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

EMPIRE: L-R: Vivica A. Fox, Taraji P. Henson and guest star Tasha Smith CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX.

Episode 6×06 “Heart of Stone”

COOKIE AND HER SISTERS HEAD TO MIAMI

Candace and Carol take Cookie on a girls’ trip to Miami to have some fun and take her mind off Lucious.

After an unsettling visit with Leah (guest star Leslie Uggams), Lucious is left to deal with some inward self-reflection.

Meanwhile, Andre makes a bold decision regarding Treasure’s upcoming album and Giselle goes behind Becky’s back to find Tiana a new audience.

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Wood Harris as Damon, Meta Golding as Teri, Katlynn Simone as Treasure, Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya, Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker, A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley, Mario as Devon and Vivica A. Fox as Candace.

Guest Cast: Tasha Smith as Carol, Leslie Uggams as Leah Walker, Kiandra Richardson as Yana, Keesha Sharp as Dr. Paula Wick, Claudette Burchett as Juanita and Carlos Miranda as Santiago.

Air Date: Tuesday, Nov. 12 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Heart of Stone”

EMPIRE: L-R: Meta Golding and Trai Byers. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX.

Episode 6×05 “Stronger than my Rival”

THE LYON FAMILY FIGHTS DIRTY

Lucious, still obsessed with his past, tries to make amends for his wrongdoings with an old friend.

Cookie vies to take control of the house, putting the whole family in the middle.

Andre and Lucious go head-to-head in a competition to figure out the direction Empire should be heading in.

Meanwhile, Becky and Giselle are at odds over the future of Bossy music. 

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Wood Harris as Damon, Meta Golding as Teri, Katlynn Simone as Treasure, Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya, Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker, A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley, Mario as Devon and Vivica A. Fox as Candace.

Guest Cast: Tasha Smith as Carol, Amanda Detmer as Tracy Kingsley, Keesha Sharp as Dr. Paula Wick and David Banner as Philly Street.

Air Date: Tuesday, Nov. 5 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Stronger than my Rival”

EMPIRE: Terrence Howard. CR: Matt Dinerstein/FOX.

Episode 6×04 “Tell the Truth”

WHEN THE LYONS COME BACK TOGETHER, EVERYTHING FALLS APART

Keesha Sharp (“Lethal Weapon”) Guest-Stars

A happy family occasion brings the Lyon family back together, but it becomes apparent that no one seems to see eye-to-eye.

Lucious, unhappy with how Empire and the Empire movie are progressing, springs into action and comes face-to-face with demons from his past.

Meanwhile, Cookie reaches her breaking point and considers seeking help and Andre encourages Tiana to smooth over the controversy she created for the company.

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Wood Harris as Damon, Meta Golding as Teri, Katlynn Simone as Treasure, Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya, Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker, A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley, Mario as Devon and Vivica A. Fox as Candance.

Guest Cast: Keesha Sharp as Dr. Paula Wick, David Banner as Philly Street, Amanda Detmer as Tracy Kingsley and Veronika Bozeman as ‘V’.

Air Date: Tuesday, Oct.15 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Tell the Truth”

EMPIRE: L-R: Taraji P. Henson. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX.

Episode 6×03 “You Broke Love”

THE PAST COMES BACK AROUND

Bre-Z Returns as “Freda Gatz”

While Lucious’ plan to escape from the Feds finally comes to a head, Cookie finds herself in a dangerous situation with Damon.

Andre is haunted by a ghost from his past that he can’t seem to shake and Tiana receives backlash from fans over a social media post.

Meanwhile, Becky tries her new artist on track and is surprised by an unexpected visit from family. 

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Wood Harris as Damon, Meta Golding as Teri, Katlynn Simone as Treasure, Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya, Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker, A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley, and Mario as Devon.

Guest Cast: Bre-Z as Freda Gatz, Jeremy Carver as Young Lucious, Ajiona Alexus as Young Cookie, Alicia Coppola as Ausa Meghan Conway, Joy Brunson as Donna, Diamond White as Lala, and Alexandra Gray as Melody Barnes.

Air Date: Tuesday, Oct. 8 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “You Broke Love”

EMPIRE: L-R: Guest star Kiandra Richardson. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX.

Episode 6×02 “Got on my Knees to Pray”

THE LYONS TRY TO RIGHT SOME WRONGS

While Lucious is still on the run, Cookie confronts Damon about why he lied to her.

Andre, who is dealing with his own personal trauma, is suddenly forced to grapple with an unforeseen family complication.

Meanwhile, Becky and Giselle try to get the star power they need out of their first Bossy Media artist and Tiana tries to help Devon find his sound. 

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Wood Harris as “Damon,” Meta Golding as “Teri,” Katlynn Simone as “Treasure,” Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya, Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker, A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley, and Mario as “Devon.”

Guest Cast: Kiandra Richardson as Yana, Judd Nelson as Billy Beretti, Skylan Brooks as Quincy, Alexandra Gray as Melody Barnes, and Mario Van Peebles as Uncle Ray.

Air Date: Tuesday, Oct.1 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “Got on My Knees to Pray”

EMPIRE: Taraji P. Henson in the “What Is Love” season premiere of EMPIRE. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX.

Episode 6×01 “What is Love”

THE LYON FAMILY IS SPLINTERED  

Lucious, who is now a wanted fugitive, is on the run from the Feds.

Cookie keeps busy by focusing on her brand outside of Empire, which now includes a daytime talk show and a community center.

Andre, currently sitting on the Empire throne, is confronted by several people who now want to get in on the company and Hakeem sets his sights on the lead role in the first EMPIRE movie.

Meanwhile, Becky and Giselle search for their first Bossy Media artist. 

Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Wood Harris as “Damon,” Meta Golding as “Teri,” Katlynn Simone as “Treasure,” Rhyon Nicole Brown as Maya, Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle Sims-Barker, A.Z. Kelsey as Jeff Kingsley, Vivica A. Fox as “Candace” and Mario as “Devon.”

Guest Cast: Amanda Detmer as Tracy Kingsley, Kiandra Richardson as Yana and Tai David as “A List Musician.”

Air Date: Tuesday, Sept. 24 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

Photos: “What is Love”