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Season 6

Aired 4 years ago - Dec 17, 2019

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. MORE -LESS

Aired 4 years ago - Dec 03, 2019

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. MORE -LESS

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Yeah, don't you raise a thing.
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that built his lifetime achievement.
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All you have to do is invite him over to dinner
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as one of the greatest rappers of all time.
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I'm a Lyon, so what I say goes.
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This is a big mess you got yourself in, Becky.
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I will call you later.
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But, um... what you know about this?
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I don't explain myself to any man,
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Just so you know,
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Thank you.
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I called Kelly Patel over for dinner so I can make sure
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'cause you're gonna memorize every syllable.
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is cutting into our bottom line.
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with these offices.
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considering that you're up to your edges in debt,
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Look, you and me, we ain't been on the same page for a while,
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I can feel the baby doing the cabbage patch.
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I don't trust those those fake-ass Tony...
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I remember because it was right after we chose your single.
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Okay, well, you tell that fictional crap
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The movie is over, baby.
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No, just make sure she stays.
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Decorating: the one thing we didn't fail at.
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No, and I was so dizzy
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The numbers don't lie. You're doing an amazing job.
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Well, since the first day I met you and...
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I'll be right back.
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because that was a big-ass mistake.
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Lady, we're gonna get you to the hospital fast.
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No, I know what I'm doing.
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For everything we've done
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Let's just say, um, say I faked getting my purse snatched.
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And just like Andre said,
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Kelly assures me that the details
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Put my son down.
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You know, I was mad at you,
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And I hate to think that all our memories are...
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It's just too much.
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Just wanna see how bad you want it.
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Ain't nobody smiling at you.
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♪ Now take this L, took a pistol to his head ♪
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Aired 4 years ago - Nov 26, 2019

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. MORE -LESS

Aired 4 years ago - Nov 19, 2019

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. MORE -LESS

Aired 4 years ago - Nov 12, 2019

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, 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.

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I'm tired.
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and branded "socially irredeemable."
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Tiana supporters out there.
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of the glory of God.
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- Amen. - (PASTOR CLARK LAUGHS)
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- So it's not just me. - Nope.
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♪ Just leave a trace all over the place ♪
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Would you like to sit down?
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until you were strong enough to let go.
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CAROL: Hey, gotcha!
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apparently, the meds aren't working.
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and I expect her to spend the rest of her life here
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♪ Bitches in Miami, boss bitches in Miami ♪
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(LAUGHS)
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Why did you stab that nurse?
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You have that look right now.
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But, baby, you were never the evil one.
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It's okay, Mommy.
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Come here. Stop.
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♪ If you wanna feel good ♪
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It's about changing things. Something has to change.
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Now, I just have a few queries regarding the...
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just some extra coverage on the sleeves and legs
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(WHISPERS) It's... it's all in the back.
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(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
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and you put on your big boy drawers
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You wanna trust your instincts, go ahead.
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Here's the direction we're thinking of going.
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a new generation of women avoid a wayward path.
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♪ Let's be trying to make ourself better ♪
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LUCIOUS: You know, when I asked you
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(GLASS THUDS)
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And when I was at Empire, I was on fire,
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Is that all?
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can you really see the light.
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The only thing we wanna take home is our luggage.
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a little out there, but it's already paying off.
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He feels so soft. Feel him.
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♪ I wiggle it, wiggle it, wiggle it ♪
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I hate you, Lucious. I hate you!
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no clocks, no windows,
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(CELL DOOR SQUEAKS SHUT)
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Yes. I remember that.
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♪ I had all the 'ttention ♪
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And now that you have finally left Lucious...
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where we'll embrace and collaborate with the artist
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but...
Aired 4 years ago - Nov 05, 2019

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. MORE -LESS

Aired 5 years ago - Oct 15, 2019

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. MORE -LESS

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♪ I ran away from love ♪
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We're all headed to hell anyway,
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VERONICA: ♪ Everything is new again ♪
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I didn't mean to wake him. I just wanted to check on him.
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How long before you're done getting ready?
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You know, Conway dropped your charges,
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So now, in order for us keep up appearances...
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Damn right I do.
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Did you smoke some crack before you came in?
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Also, thank you so much for playing Lala's song.
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I can have her playing across all of our studios...
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♪ I took a couple of flicks and she was enthused ♪
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No, what's superficial is your vision.
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(BRIGHT HIP-HOP MUSIC)
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(SOLEMN MUSIC)
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♪ ♪
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Nobody told 'em about Postmates?
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She had to know they were gonna get out.
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- JANICE: That was too far. - I take it too far?
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and move from Tea Talk panelist to punch line.
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Apparently, what I think can't be trusted
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You cannot be giving Cookie credit for my idea.
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I'll give you the new notes next.
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a little bottle blonde is gonna do?
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What are the challenges you'd like to discuss?
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Our two-year-old twins have put a little strain
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so we can both go home and watch Real Housewives
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for nuance or forgiveness.
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because I said what I said, and I meant it.
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♪ Hold my head high, I crown it ♪
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♪ ♪
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Which won't be working with Tiana
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Yeah, he's doing terrific.
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Andre, can you bless the table?
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So trying to control Tiana or any woman, for that matter,
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(DISHES CLATTERING)
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I'm sorry, Teri, all right? I don't have any food.
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Maybe if LeBron thought that Uncle Sam should have
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- Mm, no, no, no. - Right?
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For trying to help Andre kill himself.
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But instead, you let me think
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I did everything within my power
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You know, I've had a lot of time to think too.
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Who called the meeting?
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Okay. (SPEAKING SPANISH)
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Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm. You...
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Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
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HAKEEM: ♪ And I was on my way ♪
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I asked around and I found him.
Aired 5 years ago - Oct 08, 2019

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. MORE -LESS

Aired 5 years ago - Oct 01, 2019

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. MORE -LESS

Aired 5 years ago - Sep 24, 2019

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. MORE -LESS