Empire Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2015 · FOX · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Empire
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Empire have?
Empire has 6 seasons and 102 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on January 7, 2015 to April 21, 2020.
Is Empire renewed, ended, or canceled?
Empire has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Empire?
It takes 63h 7m (3787 minutes) to watch the complete run of Empire. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 32 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 63.1 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 32 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Empire?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 6 ("Out, Damned Spot"), which holds an outstanding rating of 9.4/10 based on 5 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Empire?
Empire is available for streaming on Hulu. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Empire?
Empire has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Empire?
The primary ensemble cast includes Terrence Howard as Lucious Lyon (age 57), Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon (age 56), Bryshere Y. Gray as Hakeem Lyon (age 32), Trai Byers as Andre Lyon (age 43).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Terrence Howard | Lucious Lyon | 57 |
| Taraji P. Henson | Cookie Lyon | 56 |
| Bryshere Y. Gray | Hakeem Lyon | 32 |
| Trai Byers | Andre Lyon | 43 |
| Ta'Rhonda Jones | Porsha | – |
| Gabourey Sidibe | Becky | 43 |
| Serayah | Tiana Brown | 31 |
| Jussie Smollett | Jamal Lyon | 44 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Empire are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.