Empire (2015)

Season 3

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Lucious pursues his music legacy with his streaming service, while also clashing with his half-brother, Tariq, who is leading a federal task force investigating him. Cookie aims to start over, in pursuit of her own happiness with a new romantic interest. Meanwhile, the Lyon brothers struggle with fame and ambition, and the choices they face will become a battle for the soul of the Lyon family.
18 Episodes
  • Light in Darkness
    E1
    Episode 1Light in DarknessHakeem leaves the altar, and a rooftop fight between Anika and Rhonda leads to a tragic fall; Lucious uses his streaming service to pursue his music legacy and clashes with Tariq, who leads a federal task force to investigate him.
  • Sin That Amends
    E2
    Episode 2Sin That AmendsIn an attempt to cope with life after being shot, Jamal teams up with businessman Angelo Dubois, 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.
  • What Remains Is Bestial
    E3
    Episode 3What Remains Is BestialCookie calls in a favor with mega-superstar Kitty 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 fight for Tiana’s attention, and things heat up between Cookie and Angelo Dubois
  • Cupid Kills
    E4
    Episode 4Cupid KillsThings heat up between Cookie and Angelo, 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.
  • One Before Another
    E5
    Episode 5One Before AnotherLucious 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
  • Chimes at Midnight
    E6
    Episode 6Chimes at MidnightEmpire 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.
  • What We May Be
    E7
    Episode 7What We May BeCookie looks to Candace for tips on how to plan an elaborate family dinner that will impress Angelo's mother, Diane. 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
  • The Unkindest Cut
    E8
    Episode 8The Unkindest CutAndre sabotages Tiana's big appearance at a fashion edvent 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.
  • A Furnace For Your Foe
    E9
    Episode 9A Furnace For Your FoeCookie 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.
  • Sound & Fury
    E10
    Episode 10Sound & FuryAfter 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. Meanwhile, Jamal befriends musician Tory Ash 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.
  • Play On
    E11
    Episode 11Play OnCookie 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.
  • Strange Bedfellows
    E12
    Episode 12Strange BedfellowsAngelo 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.
  • My Naked Villainy
    E13
    Episode 13My Naked VillainyHakeem 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.
  • Love Is a Smoke
    E14
    Episode 14Love Is a SmokeCookie gives Lucious unexpected news that makes him feel uneasy about the future. Hoping to make Cookie jealous, Giuliana moves in on Lucious and persuades him to comply with her new plans. Meanwhile, Anika and Tariq devise a new plan and Charlotte Frost holds the Empire Las Vegas dream in her hands.
  • Civil Hands Unclean
    E15
    Episode 15Civil Hands UncleanAngelo'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.
  • Absent Child
    E16
    Episode 16Absent ChildThe 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.
  • Toil and Trouble (1)
    E17
    Episode 17Toil and Trouble (1)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".
  • Toil and Trouble (2)
    E18
    Episode 18Toil and Trouble (2)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.
Cast of Season 3
  • Terrence HowardLucious Lyon
  • Taraji P. HensonCookie Lyon
  • Bryshere Y. GrayHakeem Lyon
  • Jussie SmollettJamal Lyon
  • Trai ByersAndre Lyon
  • Ta'Rhonda JonesPorsha
  • Grace ByersAnika Gibbons
  • SerayahTiana Brown
  • Gabourey SidibeBecky
  • XzibitShyne Johnson
  • Morocco OmariTariq Cousins
  • Paul BlainClub Leviticus Bartender
Season 3 Reviews
Watch Season 3 Videos
  • Empire: Season 3
    Empire: Season 3Trailer
  • Empire: Signature Look: Anika
    Empire: Signature Look: AnikaBehind the Scenes
  • Empire: Cookie's Fashion Evolution
    Empire: Cookie's Fashion EvolutionBehind the Scenes
  • Empire: Trai Byers' Valentine's Day
    Empire: Trai Byers' Valentine's DayBehind the Scenes
  • Empire: Icymi: Trai's Favorite Scene
    Empire: Icymi: Trai's Favorite SceneBehind the Scenes
  • Empire: Maker Series: Rodney Jerkins
    Empire: Maker Series: Rodney JerkinsBehind the Scenes
  • Empire: Icymi: Grace's Favorite Scene
    Empire: Icymi: Grace's Favorite SceneBehind the Scenes
  • Empire: Gabby Sidibe's Valentine's Day
    Empire: Gabby Sidibe's Valentine's DayBehind the Scenes
  • Empire: Sierra Mcclain's Valentine's Day
    Empire: Sierra Mcclain's Valentine's DayBehind the Scenes
  • Empire: Taraji's Valentine's Day Message
    Empire: Taraji's Valentine's Day MessageBehind the Scenes
  • Empire: The Empire Look: Going Shirtless
    Empire: The Empire Look: Going ShirtlessBehind the Scenes
  • Empire: The Empire Look: Tiana's Catsuit
    Empire: The Empire Look: Tiana's CatsuitBehind the Scenes
  • Empire: Jussie Smollett's Valentine's Day
    Empire: Jussie Smollett's Valentine's DayBehind the Scenes
  • Empire: Jussie Smollett On Black History Month
    Empire: Jussie Smollett On Black History MonthBehind the Scenes
  • Empire: Signature Look: Cookie's Limeade Dress
    Empire: Signature Look: Cookie's Limeade DressBehind the Scenes
  • Empire: Grace Byers Shares Her Inspiration During Black History Month
    Empire: Grace Byers Shares Her Inspiration During Black History MonthBehind the Scenes
 
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