Tune in to FOX tonight at 9 PM ET to see what will happen on the premiere of "Empire" Season 1 featuring Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, and music by Timbaland! Watch Episode 1, where we will see "Pilot," on TV or by using our favorite free live stream links. Keep reading for a synopsis, spoilers, trailer video, cast information, live stream links, and more below!
According to the official synopsis of "Pilot," Episode 1 of Season 1, "A music mogul plans for the future of his empire after learning he has a disease in the series premiere of this drama, which follows his struggle to choose an heir as his three sons and his ex-wife battle each other to take over the hip-hop throne."
Make sure you tune in to FOX tonight at 9 PM ET to catch all of the Season 1, Episode 1 premiere excitement!
Won't be able to catch Episode 1 of "Empire" Season 1 on a TV? Well, we've got you covered with free online live stream links!
Check out a live stream of "Empire" (S01E01) on this FOX free live stream channel online - click here or here to watch Episode 1 from your computer!
What should we look forward to for tonight's premiere (S01E01) and the rest of the season of the brand new American hip-hop musical drama? Warning: spoilers ahead!
According to Entertainment Weekly, "Empire is...one of the most ambitious new dramas of 2015. In the first episode, Lucious Lyon (Oscar nominee Terrence Howard), a rapper-turned-music mogul, is diagnosed with ALS and given three years to live. He must choose one of his three sons-hardworking Andre (Trai Byers), artistic Jamal (Jussie Smollett), or immature Hakeem (Bryshere Gray)-to take over the family business. But Lucious also has to deal with the return of his live-wire ex-wife, Cookie (Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson), who is getting out of prison after 17 years and wants half the company. The series is also an exploration of the music industry, which means it boasts posh locations, insider industry gossip, and more animal print than the San Diego Zoo. Plus, it addresses social issues such as drug abuse and homophobia. Oh, and did we mention it's a musical? Sprinkled throughout each of the episodes are original songs produced by hitmaker Timbaland and performed by the show's cast. This is no small endeavor-and it's one that other networks have spectacularly failed at delivering. (See: Smash.) "It's terrifying," Daniels says of his first foray into television. "The pace is incredible. It's a completely different world I knew nothing of, and it's terrifying but exhilarating." Part of the excitement comes from the feeling that this series is a bold step forward for the network."
Are you excited yet? More spoilers coming your way!
According to next week's episode synopsis of "Empire," called "The Outspoken King" there's lots to look forward to in the future. TV Guide reports, "Lucious goes into damage control when controversy arises around the involvement of one of his artists in a shooting ahead of Empire's IPO launch; and Cookie proves to be invaluable by helping turn a crisis into a triumph. However, Lucious's plan to stage a huge performance for Hakeem, but not Jamal, doesn't sit well with his ex. Meanwhile, the police begin to investigate Bunkie's murder." Episode 2 already looks very entertaining!
It will certainly be exciting to see this new series play out! Check out a trailer video for the season premiere (S01E01) featuring Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, and music by Timbaland below:
What else will happen tonight on "Empire" Season 1, Episode 1? You'll have to wait and see! Tune into FOX, or one of our free online live stream links above, to catch all the excitement of this Season 1 premiere episode, called "Pilot" (S01E01), at 9 PM ET!
