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EMPIRE Season 4
BY The Screen Spy Team
Published 7 years ago
Episode 4×13 “Of Hardiness is Mother”
Although Lucious pressures Cookie to take it easy, she can’t help but take matters into her own hands when she receives unsettling news about an old friend.
Meanwhile, Tiana’s new 20 for 20 single takes off, leading to an unexpected change in her demeanor.
Also, Jamal struggles to rebrand his image, Hakeem adopts a new role as musical mentor and Andre recruits Lucious to help him uncover the truth about Eddie’s intentions.
Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky Williams, Serayah as Tiana Brown, Ta‘Rhonda Jones as Porsha Taylor, Andre Royo as Thurston “Thirsty” Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash, and Alvin “Xzibit” Joiner as ‘Shine Johnson.
Guest Cast: Ptosha Storey as Chyna, Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Poundcake and James Colby as Burleson, Claudette Burchett as Juanita, Mary Ernster as Joyce, Erica Faye Watson as Ruth, Ryan Michelle Bathe as Celeste, Kevin Banas as Armando, Chester Marlon Hanks as Blake, Raj Bond as Calvin Moore and Paolo Nieddu as Paolo.
Air Date: Wednesday, April 18 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Episode 4×12 “Sweet Sorrow”
Rapper Lupe Fiasco and Robin Roberts (“Good Morning America”) Guest-Star
A Lyon health scare shakes up Empire, as Cookie holds down the fort, in spite of it all. Both Andre and Jamal try to right their wrongs, and Jamal makes a shocking revelation on live TV with Robin Roberts (guest-starring as herself).
Eager to take Empire to new heights, Eddie’s motives are questioned when numbers don’t add up.
Meanwhile, Hakeem and Tiana find common ground and Becky reveals the secret she’s been keeping from J. Poppa.
Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston “Thirsty” Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall.
Guest Cast: Claudette Burchett as Juanita, Forest Whitaker as Eddie Barker, Mo McRae as J Poppa, Vivica A. Fix as Candace, Tasha Smith as Carol, Lupe Fiasco as Himself, Robin Roberts as herself, Chester Marlon Hanks as Blake, and Ryan Michelle Bathe as Celeste.
Air Date: Wednesday, April 11 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Episode 4×11 “Without Apology”
EMPIRE SETS ITS EYES ON A TECH DEAL
On the brink of a lucrative tech deal, Eddie realizes that he must work on rebranding Empire.
Cookie springs into action when a girl group from the past re-unites and threatens to expose secrets about Empire and Lucious.
Meanwhile, Hakeem makes a major move with Tiana, Andre continues to struggle with his guilt and Becky is faced with a difficult situation.
Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston “Thirsty” Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall.
Guest Cast: Claudette Burchett as Juanita, Forest Whitaker as Eddie Barker, Mo McRae as J Poppa, Pej Vahdet as Kelly Patel, Opal Staples as Tasha, Tisha Campbell Martin as Brooke, Melanie McCullough as Denise, Charles Malik Whitfield as Reverend L.C. Pryce and Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle.
Air Date: Wednesday, April 4 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
EMPIRE: Pictured L-R: Trai Byers, Jussie Smollett and Bryshere Gray in the “Birds in the Cage” Spring premiere of EMPIRE. Co. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX
Episode 4×10 “Birds in the Cage” (Spring Premiere)
NURSE CLAUDIA AND COOKIE FIGHT OVER LUCIOUS
Demi Moore and Forest Whitaker Guest-Star
Nurse Claudia (guest star Demi Moore) takes her job to a new level, when she kidnaps Lucious. To find him, Cookie must race against time and use the skills she learned in prison to rescue him.
Meanwhile, Andre, Jamal and Hakeem pick up the pieces from their battle with the Dubois family.
Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky Williams, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha Taylor, Andre Royo as Thurston “Thirsty” Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash.
Guest Cast: Demi Moore as Nurse Claudia, Forest Whitaker as Eddie Barker, Ptosha Storey as Chyna, Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Poundcake and James Colby as Burleson.
Air Date: Wednesday, March 28 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
EMPIRE: Pictured L-R: Taraji P. Henson as Cookie and Terrence Howard as Lucious.
Co. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX
Episode 4×09 “Slave to Memory” (Fall Finale)
THE LYONS CLAP BACK
Cookie and Lucious devise an elaborate plan to take down Diana Dubois and her family once and for all.
Andre recovers from his mental breakdown in the hospital, Shine tries desperately to protect his secret and Eddie Barker is concluding his tenure at Empire.
Amidst the chaos, someone’s life hangs in the balance.
Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston “Thirsty” Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall.
Guest Cast: Taye Diggs as Angelo Dubois, Phylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois, Demi Moore as Claudia Fletcher, Ashley Livingston as Chicken, Claudette Burchett as Juanita, Forest Whitaker as Eddie Barker, Alanna Lovely as Lana Hall, Sean Blake as Morris Loach, Richard Pickren as Dr. Simon Lambert, Aston Taylor as Aston Taylor, Linda Bright Clay as Dr. Jamilla Johnson, Nicole Ari Parker as Giselle, Natasha Forouzannia as Sheri, James Anthony Zoccoli as Gavin Foer.
Air Date: Wednesday, December 13 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Photos: “Slave to Memory”
Pictured L-R: Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson. Co. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX
Episode 4×08 “Cupid Painted Blind”
DIANA DUBOIS’ PLAN COMES TO FRUITION
Cookie and Lucious take matters into their own hands as they watch Diana DuBois’ master scheme unfold.
Meanwhile, Andre begins to spiral out of control, wondering what she could have in store for him.
Also, Jamal’s sobriety is put to the test and Shine gives Hakeem advice on how to maintain a balance between his work and personal life.
Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston “Thirsty” Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall.
Guest Cast: Taye Diggs as Angelo Dubois, Phylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois, Teyonah Parris as Pamela Rose, James Colby as Burleson, Ptosha Storey as Chyna, Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Poundcake, Antoine McKay as Bunkie, Lamar Curtis as Officer McAdams, Andrew Key as Sven, Nicole Armold as Zoe.
Air Date: Wednesday, December 6 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Photos: “Cupid Painted Blind”
EMPIRE: Pictured L-R: Taraji P. Henson and guest star Forest Whitaker. Co. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX
Episode 4×07 “The Lady Doth Protest”
EMPIRE GOES ON STRIKE
Forest Whitaker (“Lee Daniels’ The Butler”) Guest-Stars
Production comes to a halt on Empire’s 20-For-20 when Calvin and Portia, feeling overworked by their new producer, Eddie Barker (guest star Forest Whitaker), call for a strike, leaving Cookie to find a solution to the issue.
In an attempt to prove that he can still be the man he was before the explosion, Lucious arranges a deal on Hakeem’s behalf, not knowing the repercussions that could follow.
Meanwhile, love is in the air for Jamal and Andre, who each express their feelings for their significant others, not knowing the secrets that are being kept from them.
Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston “Thirsty” Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall.
Guest Cast: Forest Whitaker as Eddie Barker, Taye Diggs as Angelo Dubois, Phylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois, Demi Moore as Claudia, Teyonah Parris as Pamela Rose, Ashley Livingston as Chicken, Kierra Bunch as Tamara, Ptosha Storey as Chyna, Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Poundcake, Raj Bond as Calvin Moore, Reilly Nelson as White Stacy.
Air Date: Wednesday, Nov. 29 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Photos: “The Lady Doth Protest”
EMPIRE: Pictured L-R: Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson. Co. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX
Episode 4×06 “Fortune Be Not Crost”
THE LYONS BAND TOGETHER TO HELP HAKEEM
Demi Moore (“Indecent Proposal”) Guest-Stars
The Lyon family stands together as Anika and Hakeem begin a custody battle for Bella.
Although they’re confident in Hakeem’s ability as a father, no one is prepared for the revelations her team brings to the trial.
Meanwhile, Claudia grows more possessive over Lucious, who has unlocked a new way to understand music through his paintings.
Also, Jamal introduces Warren to Lucious, Andre begins seeing a new therapist, and one of Becky’s old flames returns.
Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston “Thirsty” Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall.
Guest Cast: Demi Moore as Claudia, Scott Diggs as Angelo Dubois, Phylicia Rashad as Diana Dubois, Kevin “Webb” Wigfall as Webb, Marcell Johnson as Marcel, Ashley Livingston as Chicken, Claudette Burchett as Juanita, Alanna Lovely as Lana Hall, Sean Blake as Morris Loach, Ira Amyx as Skip Shepherd, Bryan Terrell Clark as Tony, Francesca P. Roberts as Judge Barnes, Richard Pickren as Dr. Simon Lambert, Tim Hopper as Dr. Calhoun, Laura Fisher as Dr. Gloria Rothman, Ariel Richardson as Boule Snob, Maurice McRae as J Poppa, Joshua Moaney as Ezekiel Dubois, Shanesia Davis as Melissa Calhoun, Jerome Davis as Jerome.
Air Date: Wednesday, Nov. 15 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Photos: “Fortune Be Not Crost”
Empire Episode 4.05 “The Fool”. Pictured: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon. Co. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX
Episode 4×05 “The Fool”
THE SECRET IS OUT
Forest Whitaker (“Lee Daniels’ The Butler”), Demi Moore (“Indecent Proposal”) and Teyonah Parris (“Dear White People”) Guest-Star
When the secret about Lucious’ memory is exposed, Cookie attempts to convince the board that he is fine by inviting the press to watch him produce the first 20 for 20 album.
Eddie Barker (guest star Forest Whitaker) jumps in to help Lucious get back in his groove and make music in the studio.
Just as Andre’s feelings for Detective Pamela Rose (guest star Teyonah Parris) intensify, she reveals information that’s been uncovered regarding the explosion.
Meanwhile, Hakeem worries about his secret involvement with the DuBois family and Claudia (guest star Demi Moore) helps Lucious with a breakthrough.
Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston “Thirsty” Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall.
Guest Cast: Forest Whitaker as Eddie Barker, Taye Diggs as Angelo DuBois, Phylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois, Demi Moore as Claudia, Marcell Johnson as Marcel, Ashley Livingston as Chicken, Teyonah Parris as Pamela Rose, Veronika Bozeman as Veronica, Sara Sevigny as Edna, Will Kinnear as Leonard Bernstein, Ira Amyx as Skip Shepherd, Harvey Levin as Himself, Charles G. Latibeaudiere as Himself, Bryan Terrell Clark as Tony, Raj Bond as Calvin Moore.
Air Date: Wednesday, Nov. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Photos: “The Fool”
EMPIRE: Terrence Howard in the “Bleeding War” episode of EMPIRE. Co. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX
Episode 4×04 “Bleeding War”
EMPIRE’S ALPHA ALBUM IS UP FOR GRABS
The race is on when Cookie announces that the number one album for Empire’s 20-For-20 will be a competition between all of the label’s top artists, giving Jamal a bold idea for his newest song.
On the heels of Bella’s first birthday, the family plans a special “Prince and Princesses”-themed birthday party, including a special Prince tribute, but the special day brings back haunting memories for one of the Lyons.
Meanwhile, Lucious is at a crossroads, as he tries to put to rest the anger from his past life.
Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston “Thirsy” Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall.
Guest Cast: Taye Diggs as Angelo DuBois, Phylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois, Demi Moore as Claudia, Marcell Johnson as Marcel, Ashley Livingston as Chicken, Teyonah Parris as Pamela Rose, James Colby as Burleson, Ptosha Storey as Chyna, Albert L. Calloway, Jr. as Himself, Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Poundcake, Chris Lee as Tommy Churner, Kiara Lanier as Janelle Monae-Type.
Air Date: Wednesday, Oct. 18 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Photos: “Bleeding War”
EMPIRE: Guest star Phylicia Rashad and Taraji P. Henson in the 4.03 “Evil Manners” episode of EMPIRE. Co. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX
Episode 4×03 “Evil Manners”
COOKIE RECOUNTS HER TIME IN PRISON
When Cookie is denied a line of credit, she flashes back to her years in prison and compares her past struggles to her life now.
Lucious continues to struggle with demons of his own and begs his family to tell him about the ways he’s wronged them, but they are reluctant to tell him the truth.
Meanwhile, the NYPD is still on Andre’s case about the events that transpired in Vegas and one officer in particular catches his eye.
Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston “Thirsy” Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall.
Guest Cast: Taye Diggs as Angelo DuBois, Phylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois, Kevin ‘Webb’ Wigfall as Webb, Claudette Burchett as Juanita, Teyonah Parris as Pamela Rose, Alanna Lovely as Lana Hall, Sean Blake as Morris, James Colby as Burleson, Kierra Bunch as Tamara, Ptosha Storey as Chyna.
Air Date: iWednesday, Oct. 11 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Photos: “Evil Manners”
EMPIRE: Pictured L-R: Guest star Demi Moore, Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard in the “Full Circle” episode of Empire. Co. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX
Episode 4×02 “Full Circle”
LUCIOUS SEEKS ANSWERS FROM AN OLD FRIEND
Guest Star Forest Whitaker (“Lee Daniels’ The Butler”) Begins Multi-Episode Arc
With Leah still insisting that he is a monster, Lucious sneaks away in hopes of finding out what type of person he was before the explosion. Cookie panics that Lucious has gone missing on Claudia’s watch, until she realizes he found his way to Uncle Eddie (guest star Forest Whitaker), a music icon who has since become family to the Lyons. Meanwhile, with Anika still behind bars, Hakeem and Tiana grow more comfortable as a family, and Becky makes a rash decision regarding Jamal’s new song.
Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston “Thirsy” Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall.
Guest Cast: Forest Steven Whitaker as Eddie Barker, Leslie Uggams Pratt as Leah Walker, Demi Moore as Claudia, Claudette Burchett as Juanita, Teyonah Parris as Pamela Rose, Anthony Jackson as Clem, Brian King as Jake Perlman, Rob Wilson as Cabbie, Kurt Naebig as Detective Lumley, Peter DeFaria as Detective Mitchell, Kate Fry as Myra, William Dick as Judge Claremont.
Air Date: Wednesday, Oct. 4 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Photos: “Full Circle”
EMPIRE: Taraji P. Henson in the “Noble Memory” episode of EMPIRE. Co. CR: Chuck Hodes/FOX
Episode 4×01 “Noble Memory”
LUCIOUS RETURNS TO THE SPOTLIGHT
STAR’s Queen Latifah Guest-Stars
In celebration of Empire’s 20th Anniversary, Lucious makes his first public appearance since the explosion in Las Vegas, but still has no memory of his family, Empire or his life before the accident. A devastated Cookie struggles to rebuild her relationship with him, while keeping a close eye on his nurse, Claudia (guest star Demi Moore).
Meanwhile, Andre is faced with an investigation by the LAPD surrounding the night of the explosion, Diana DuBois (guest star Phylicia Rashad) continues her war against the Lyons and the worlds of EMPIRE and STAR collide when Carlotta (guest star Queen Latifah) comes face-to-face with Cookie and Lucious.
Cast: Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon, Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon, Jussie Smollett as Jamal Lyon, Bryshere ‘Yazz’ Gray as Hakeem Lyon, Trai Byers as Andre Lyon, Grace Byers as Anika, Gabourey Sidibe as Becky, Ta’Rhonda Jones as Porsha, Serayah McNeill as Tiana, Xzibit as Shine Johnson, Andre Royo as Thurston “Thirsy” Rawlings, Rumer Willis as Tory Ash and Terrell Carter as Warren Hall.
Guest Cast: Queen Latifah as Carlotta Brown, Phylicia Rashad as Diana DuBois, Demi Moore as Claudia, Kevin ‘Webb’ Wigfall as Webb, Mike Moh as Steve Cho, Claudette Burchett as Juanita, Adam Poss as Franco, Aston Taylor as Aston Taylor, and Pamela Jones as Interviewer.
Air Date: Wednesday, September 27 (8:00-9:00 pm) on FOX.
Photos: “Noble Memory”
About Empire Season 4
In Season Four, EMPIRE’s explosive twists and turns resume, as Empire Entertainment embarks on a celebration of its 20th anniversary. Lucious (Terrence Howard) makes his first public appearance after the explosion in Las Vegas, and all members of the Lyon family, as well as Lucious’ nurse, Claudia (guest star Demi Moore), have their own interests in Lucious regaining his physical and mental faculties. While Lucious struggles with his recovery, Cookie (Golden Globe Award winner Taraji P. Henson) begins to revisit the most challenging time of her life – her 17 years in prison – in a series of flashbacks. Throughout the season, Lucious, Cookie and their three sons will be forced to take a hard look at their choices, both past and present, in order to secure their legacy and save their Empire.
In true Lyon fashion, Season Four will be filled with exciting new music, splashy events and high-profile guest stars. In addition to Moore’s return, Phylicia Rashad will reprise her role as Diana Dubois, who, along with her son, Angelo (returning guest star Taye Diggs), launches an elaborate plan to take revenge on the Lyons. Forest Whitaker also will be joining the cast for a multi-episode arc as Uncle Eddie, a charismatic music icon and Lyon family friend.
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